Strategic Plan 2024 – 2030
Our Mission: Tallgrass Ontario will identify and facilitate the conservation of tallgrass communities* by coordinating programs and services to provide assistance to individuals, groups and agencies.

*Note – The term “tallgrass communities” describes the assemblages of flora and fauna making up tallgrass prairie and savanna systems in North America.
Strategic Priority 1: Facilitate the creation and restoration of tallgrass communities
Strategies
- Complete project commitments
- Establish partnerships with other businesses and agencies doing restoration
- Maintain landowner contact list
- Coordinate restoration projects
- Write grant applications
Strategic Priority 2: Increase public awareness and stewardship of tallgrass communities
Strategies
- Develop information about conservation and restoration
- Promote knowledge and information-sharing on social media, the TgO website, and other digital formats
- Increase the distribution of Bluestem Banner
- Work cooperatively with government agencies
- Engage in discussions with landowners and partner organizations to promote information on conservation and restoration of tallgrass communities
Strategic Priority 3: Seek out and support measures to protect existing and potential tallgrass communities across the province
Strategies
- Identify possible sites for the introduction/restoration of tallgrass communities
- Contribute to cooperative mapping of tallgrass sites across the province
- Maintain mapping of tallgrass sites across the province
Strategic Priority 4: Support and promote research, knowledge, and best management practices associated with tallgrass communities
Strategies
- Remain current on grassland habitat research
- Facilitate research of tallgrass communities and species
- Work with other organizations and researchers to compile an inclusive map of prairie in Ontario
- Act as a clearinghouse for information, research, and funding sources, which partners and landowners may access
Strategic Priority 5: Ensure Organizational Capacity
Strategies
- Maintain effective board practices
- Generate funds
- Sustain and/or grow membership level by ensuring that TgO delivers value for members
- Reduce organizational risk
The full 2024-2030 TgO Strategic Plan can be found here.