The Task Force to Bring Back the Don is a citizens' group working with the support of the City of Toronto to bring back a clean, green and accessible Don River watershed. The Task Force works in co-operation with government agencies and non-government organizations towards the restoration of the Don.

Since 1989, the Task Force and its volunteers have planted thousands of trees, shrubs and wildflowers in the lower Don. With volunteers and community groups, we have held clean-up days, restored ponds, wetlands, and worked on many safety and accessibility projects. The community education programs resulted in substantial improvements to the watershed and a strong network of environmental and citizen partnerships.

The Task Force has won awards from around the world for its accomplishments and is widely recognized as a model for community-based urban environmental regeneration.

Future plans include creating a naturalized river mouth, reducing stormwater runoff, and co-ordinating projects with groups in the upper Don watershed.

Membership
The Task Force to Bring Back the Don is made up of 20 citizens and 3 councillors appointed by City Council. The Task Force depends on help from hundreds of supporters and always welcomes new volunteers.

For more information about the Task Force see our Terms of Reference.

Make a donation
Support the Task Force to Bring Back the Don with a personal or company donation. For information, see Donation Opportunities.

Contact

The Task Force to Bring Back the Don
55 John Street
Metro Hall, 23rd floor
Toronto, ON  M5V 3C6

Telephone: 416-392-0401