The Ecological Landscape Alliance is a nonprofit, member-based organization of landscape professionals, homeowners, and community groups who believe in using landscape practices that are environmentally safe and beneficial. ELA was founded in 1992 by a group of forward-thinking landscape professionals to:
* Bring about change in landscaping practices by educating landscape professionals and the public.
* Provide networking opportunities, so that people concerned about the environment could exchange ideas and experiences with others who share their concerns.