East Coast Environmental Law is a brand that envisions a future where laws and legal systems protect ecological health and promote environmental and climate justice in Atlantic Canada. They take a dynamic approach to environmental advocacy by engaging with diverse individuals, groups, and communities in the region. Their goal is to ensure that environmental laws and policies in Atlantic Canada are based on responsible, transparent, proactive, and inclusive decision-making.

East Coast Environmental Law plays a crucial role in the development, implementation, and enforcement of environmental laws in the region. They advocate for progressive environmental laws, provide public legal education, and support individuals, communities, and organizations working to prevent or redress environmental harms. Their work covers a wide range of environmental topics including Aboriginal and Indigenous law, biodiversity, climate change, environmental impact assessment, fisheries, marine and coastal areas, and resource extraction.

They offer a free Environmental Law Inquiry Service and Legal Information Library, providing legal information and support to community groups, non-profit organizations, and the public navigating environmental law issues. They also collaborate with organizations, students, and lawyers in the field to carry out research projects, facilitate workshops, and participate in environmental law development and reform