The Niagara Environmental Corps (NEC) is a student driven organization established at Niagara College with a mandate to increase environmental awareness. The goal of the organization is to empower students to be pro-active in solving environmental issues and to become the leaders of the evolution towards the building of healthy and sustainable communities.

The NEC is a volunteer organization. Volunteering is a truly rewarding experience, giving students a chance to discover their strengths and to be part of a team. Those who volunteer with the NEC gain valuable experience in their field of work, while building their resumes and portfolios.

Since 2007, the NEC has partnered with Niagara Research to provide opportunities for student involvement in applied research initiatives with companies and community organizations throughout the Niagara Region. In addition to other activities of significance within the community, the Niagara Environmental Corps participates in projects that have included ecosystem restoration, site remediation and wetland conservation.

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Recent Research Projects

• E-Coli Sampling at St. Catharines Beachsands

  The NEC has partnered with Niagara Research to work together in determining if E. coli is present in the beach piezometers which would indicate that E. coli is able to live in the sands at the beach in St. Catherines. NEC members have collected and analysed data to support this important venture.
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• The Greening Richmond Project

  This project was developed to assist elementary schools to build environmental awareness and supplement existing curriculum. The Niagara Research team partnered with a pilot school in Thorold, Ontario, Richmond Street Public Elementary School, to help it achieve Ontario EcoSchools status. With the support of a variety of community organizations the project has been able to address 3 major environmental issues: Waste, Energy and Schoolyard Naturalization.
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