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EG is developing a Climate Adaptation Plan and needs your input. Join us at our workshops to provide your feedback on the Climate Adaption Plan. Learn more and register.

The Town of East Gwillimbury (EG) is committed to preserving our natural environment and promoting sustainability in our corporate practices and across the community.

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.

Environmental Strategy

The 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

                Land

Water

Plastic bottles on the ground
Community Cleanup
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Hands working in a communal garden
Community Gardens
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Tap leaking water
Water Conservation
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Air

Biodiversity

Empowerment

Bodies of water shaped like earth
Climate Change Action Program
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Image of bee
Bee a Pollinator Protector
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Hand holding globe image with various eco icons around it
Get Involved in Eco Empowerment
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 Home Energy Retrofit Orientation (HERO) - Become a home energy Hero!

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:

  • Development of an Environmental Strategy
  • Creation of a Climate Action Plan
  • Update the Town’s Energy Plan,
  • Update the Town’s Thinking Green Development Standards

The full presentation is below:
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Related Resources

Have questions? Want to get involved with Environmental Initiatives in EG? 

Send us an email to environment@eastgwillimbury.ca.