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Environment
The 2022 – 2026 Strategic Plan identifies Environmental Stewardship as a corporate priority, and the approved Environmental Strategy guides the municipality’s journey toward building a more diverse, resilient, and sustainable Town for years to come.
he strategy has a more holistic view of the environment and is divided in five thematic areas: Land, Air, Water, Biodiversity, and Empowerment
This strategy is reflective of the current and future needs of EG, residents, businesses, committees, and staff. After an extensive research and engagement process, the strategy will continue implementation of current programs and include new initiatives that enhance environmental stewardship at the corporate and community levels.
View the Environmental Strategy
Background
- January 16 Committee of the Whole Council meeting (skip to 52:19)
- Council Approval - March 5, 2024 Committee of the Whole Council Meeting. Watch the meeting here.
- Media Release - East Gwillimbury approves its enviro vision for the community
Land
Water
Air Biodiversity
| Home Energy Retrofit Orientation (HERO) - Become a home energy Hero! |
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If you would like to view the recording of the complimentary HERO information session, click here.
To view the HERO presentation, click here. |
| Climate Emergency Declaration |
| On Tuesday, April 18, 2023, Council declared a Climate Emergency. This declaration formalizes the Town’s concerns, and more importantly, the actions that Council and staff will take to address climate change. The Town issued a media release to announce the declaration.
The actions will build on the Town's current environmental policies and initiatives. The next steps will be:
The full presentation is below:
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Have questions? Want to get involved with Environmental Initiatives in EG?
Send us an email to environment@eastgwillimbury.ca.
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