Natural Environment

The Town of East Gwillimbury is home to a significant amount of natural areas, from the Holland River to naturally wooded areas to trail systems that allow residents to experience the beauty of this area first-hand. In addition to the Greenbelt and Oak Ridges Moraine policies passed down from the Provincial Government, the Town has implemented the following initiatives to assist in the protection and enhancement of the natural environment.

• Natural Heritage System - The Town retained Beacon Environmental to provide a comprehensive update to the Town's Natural Heritage System (NHS)
• GTA Clean Air Council - The Town is a member of the GTA Clean Air Council (CAC), participating in monthly meetings where members are educated on current environmental studies and initiatives taking place throughout the GTA. The CAC promotes the reduction of air pollution emissions and increased awareness of regional air quality issues in the GTA through the collective efforts of all levels of government