West Coast Environmental Law Association

Provides legal services to individuals and organizations who have concerns regarding the environment. Advocates for legislative reforms to protect the environment and ensures public participation in environmental decision making. Also provides public legal education and analysis on environmental law and policy issues. Through the Environmental Dispute Resolution Fund, administers grants to individuals and community groups working to protect the environment through the hiring of lawyers for negotiations, mediation, court, and government tribunals. Also provides summary legal advice to anyone in BC with environmental concerns. Office hours are 9 am to 4:30 pm Monday to Friday. Nonprofit society.