Rebecca Kolarich
Program Manager, Water
Rebecca’s love for nature started early on in her childhood while spending as much of her time outdoors exploring Ontario’s natural wonders with friends and family. She holds a Bachelor of Science in Biology with a minor in Environmental Studies from Wilfrid Laurier University. Throughout her career, Rebecca has gained experience producing advocacy campaigns that engage governments, partners, and community members in environmental issues with an emphasis on species at risk and habitat protection. From leading a citizen science project aiming to enhance protection for the threatened Eastern wolf, to safeguarding old-growth forests in Ontario’s north, Rebecca’s past work has only further fueled her passion for environmental protection. Rebecca is excited to continue to spread knowledge and awareness about the importance of preserving Ontario’s natural heritage through her work at Environmental Defence. In her free time, Rebecca enjoys running, reading, and spending time with her friends, family, and beloved dog.
Read Rebecca's Posts
Oct 02, 2024
The experience of exploring a wetland is like no other. The sounds of birds singing…
Sep 19, 2024
New Report: Highway 413 Would Have Devastating Impact on Critical GTA Watersheds
Report finds that Highway 413 would contaminate streams and rivers within the Humber River, Etobicoke…
Sep 17, 2024
Victory on the Shores of Lake Scugog: Port Perry Residents Block MZO, Protecting Sensitive Wetlands
Statement from Rebecca Kolarich, Water Program Manager, Environmental Defence Toronto | Traditional territories of the…
Aug 21, 2024
The Greater Toronto Area is hot and noisy and busy in the summer, but people…
Jul 23, 2024
Wetlands — what are they good for? (mitigating flooding)
Last week, Toronto experienced another “100 year storm” just 11 years after the previous one…
Jul 17, 2024
Another Year, Another Toxic Algal Bloom in Lake Erie
For over a decade, Lake Erie has been experiencing annual toxic algal blooms. Algal blooms…
May 17, 2024
Putting a face to the Redside Dace
Small, but mighty – the Redside Dace has the potential to stop Premier Ford’s bulldozers…
Apr 18, 2024
York1 Environmental Solutions is proposing a dump site that could result in up to 700…
Mar 27, 2024
Putting the Brakes on Turtle Loss in Ontario
Ontario is home to eight native species of freshwater turtles – the biggest species variety…
Mar 06, 2024
On December 20, 2023, Ontario’s Ministry of Environment Conservation and Parks (MECP) proposed more changes…