East Gwillimbury (EG) is committed to preserving our natural environment and promoting sustainability in our

Environmental Strategy corporate practices and across the community.

The 2022-2026 Strategic Plan identifies Environmental Stewardship as a priority, and the approved Environmental Strategy guides the municipality’s journey toward building a more diverse, resilient, and sustainable town for years to come.

The strategy incorporates a holistic view of the environment and is divided into five thematic areas: Land, Air, Water, Biodiversity, and Empowerment.

View the Environmental Strategy

November Upcycled: Where Creativity Meets Circularity 

Join us for a month of hands-on creativity, skill-building, and sustainable living.

November Upcycled celebrates the power of circularity by giving new life to materials we already have. Discover practical ways to reduce waste while unleashing your creativity in our free workshop series. Visit the Environmental Action page for details and to register.

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Environmental Action
Learn more about what you can do to help preserve EG and the environment with helpful tips, links to resources, and more.
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Climate Action
Learn more about the Climate Change Adaptation Plan, the declared climate emergency in EG, and what the Town is doing about it.
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