EG Climate Change Adaptation Plan

Your opinion matters! 

EG is developing a Climate Adaptation Plan and needs your input. 

Last year, EG identified the potential impacts of changing weather patterns. This is the initial work to define actions to help mitigate those impacts and be better prepared. To do so, we are reviewing those impacts and gathering ideas within the community. 

Join us at our workshops to provide your feedback on the Climate Adaption Plan. 

Series One: Gather feedback from community on climate change and ideas to reduce its impacts.  

  • February 26 from 7 to 8:30 p.m. – Holland Landing Community Centre 
  • February 27from 7 to 8:30 p.m.  – Ross Family Community Centre 
  • March 6 from 7 to 8:30 p.m. – Civic Centre 
  • March 20 from 7 to 8:30 p.m. – Civic Centre or virtual (Marginalized Communities) 

To register, please email us at environment@eastgwillimbury.ca 

Series Two: Adaptation Action Planning sessions. Late summer workshop dates will be announced soon.  

Climate Change Adaptation Plan

Recognizing that climate change is a significant threat to East Gwillimbury, in April 2023, Council unanimously declared a climate emergency for the municipality and directed staff to work on a Climate Adaptation Plan to find adaptation options and opportunities.   

A first step is to assess climate change–related risks and vulnerabilities in EG. This assessment is being supported through the Ontario Resource Centre for Climate Adaptation (ORCCA) Staff Capacity Program. This program aims to support adaptation efforts throughout Ontario by providing capacity and expertise. ORCCA is a pilot initiative led by ICLEI Canada (International Council for Local Environmental Initiatives) and supported by the Ontario Ministry of Environment, Conservation and Parks (MECP) alongside financial support from the Government of Canada through the federal Department of Environment and Climate Change Canada.  

Next steps include identifying and prioritizing adaptation opportunities and actions with community input.  

Have you noticed changes in weather patterns? How are you adapting to the effects and impacts of Climate Change? Please share your thoughts at environment@eastgwillimbury.ca  

 

 View EG Climate Science Report

 View EG Climate Infographics