SavetheDDO.org is run by people from across the GTA who care about the fate of the David Dunlap Observatory. If you would like to help out be sure to visit this site regularly for news and information about how to get involved. 

OUR MISSION

The mission of "Save the DDO” is to ensure the preservation of the David Dunlap Observatory as a historic landmark, an operating observatory for scientific research, and a natural landscape for the people of the GTA to enjoy. It would be an incredible loss to this province and this country to see these amazing buildings, filled with history and the site of numerous scientific discoveries, demolished for the sake of urban sprawl.

NEW EVENTS!!

August 12th - DDO DAMAGED! SEE LATEST NEWS FOR ALL THE DETAILS AND HOW YOU CAN GET INVOLVED.

JULY 28th - U OF T ANNOUNCES THE NAME OF THE PURCHASER OF THE DDO LANDS, SEE THE "LATEST NEWS" AND "IN THE PRESS" PAGES FOR ALL THE DETAILS.

DONATE TO THE LEGAL DEFENSE FUND!!!!!

The Richmond Hill Naturalists are going up against the University at an upcoming Conservation Review Board hearing, they need more that courage in this effort.....they need legal advice.....and legal advise means money. Savetheddo.org has donate $100.00 to date and we are asking that everyone donate whatever they can to help out the RHN. Please follow the link below and make a donation.

LINK: http://www.rhnaturalists.ca/save-the-observatory/donate/  

WHAT THE DDO COULD BE!

Savetheddo.org supports the idea of the DDO becoming a community observatory....what does this mean? Luckily we don't have to explain it because there a number of examples from around the world that could show us what an incredible asset to the community the DDO could be if our leaders have the will to make it happen. Please visit the links below and feel free to dream.

The Griffith Observatory, Los Angeles

http://www.griffithobs.org/

The Cincinnati Observatory Center 

http://www.cincinnatiobservatory.org/

The Stardom Observatory, New Zealand

http://www.stardome.org.nz/

The Observatory Science Centre, England

http://www.the-observatory.org/default.html

****TOM BOLTON'S VISION*****

Directly from our successful rally at the DDO on February 9th, 2008, here is a video of Tom Bolton's vision of what the DDO should become.

LINK:http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7acKj-DB2Ak

Sign the Online Petition

The Richmond Hill Naturalists continue to collect e-signatures on their online petition. We at SavetheDDO.org encourage you to show your support and sign online!

Also, you can do more than just put your name, you can post comments, stories about the DDO, and share with everyone why you think we should save this landmark.

Please visit:

http://www.rhnaturalists.ca/save-the-observatory/petition.php

Write a Letter - Make a Difference 

We all know that there are many reasons to why the DDO and the surrounding lands should be preserved. It is an important heritage site, it is a valuable education and research facility, and it is a natural sanctuary for numerous species (including Homo-sapien). If the potential loss of this property concerns you don't just get angry...get active! One of the simplest things that everyone can do to make a difference is to write a personalized letter to a local official. It doesn't have to be long, you don't have to do research, you don't have to be from Richmond Hill, and you can send it via snail mail or even email. The only important thing is that it indicates your concern about the potential loss of the DDO and that you want it saved! 

Here are a few recommendation on who you should send your letter too:

Your local MPP (Provincial) - To find out who that is visit www.gov.on.ca

Your local MP (Federal) - To find out who that is visit  http://www.parl.gc.ca/common/index.asp?Language=E 

And make sure a copy of your letter goes to some or all of the following Ontario Ministers:

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