Contributing to the well-being of the communities impacted by our operations is our responsibility.

Encana strives to be a good neighbor by working with communities to understand and support their needs. Encana's community investment program is aligned with our business strategy and provides for mutually beneficial relationships with community and non-government organizations.

Encana supports community initiatives in six key areas:

• environment - includes working with organizations that care for and protect the environment as well as those that provide environmental education to youth
• education - provides support for development of a skilled and sustainable workforce through investments in educational programs
• family and community wellness - provides support for community organizations that promote wellness, contribute to the prevention of illness or injury, and enhance health care, social and emergency services
• sport and recreation - support for programs aimed at enhancing the physical and social well-being of communities
• community enhancement - provides support for cultural programs and economic development initiatives
• employee programs - we encourage and support employees' efforts to make a difference in their communities through a matching gifts program. And an employee volunteer program that provide grants to organizations where employees volunteer their time