Environment

Introduction

The Town of Caledon prides itself on maintaining a balance of community, environmental and development initiatives in the setting of an extensive urban and rural environment. The Town has taken a progressive approach to "green" leadership, working to preserve Caledon's natural beauty through sustainable lifestyles and development.

What's New

Town of Caledon sponsors visit by Filmmaker Rob Stewart (Sharkwater, Revolution) to local school (April 24, 2013) -- see video below.

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News Release: Businesses and families throughout Caledon turned off their lights and reduced their energy consumption for Earth Hour (April 10, 2013)
News Release: Town of Caledon supports 27 Solar Projects throughout Caledon (January 18, 2013)
News Release: Town of Caledon is a Finalist for a 2012 Community Conservation Award (November 21, 2012)

Background

The Town is actively working to live up to its title as "The Greenest Town in Ontario," an award granted by TVO in recognition of its environmental leadership.

In 2005, Council adopted the Town's first formal environmental strategy with the Environment Progress Action Plan - a plan of initiatives for the Town to enhance its commitment to preserving Caledon's environment.

The action plan has led to a series of three reports, in 2007 (188 kb, pdf), 2009 (235 kb, pdf) and 2011(1,811 kb, pdf). The plan highlights seven priority areas: Air Quality, Climate Change, Energy, A Green Economy, Environmental Awareness, Sustainable Planning and Community Capacity.

The third report, the 2011 Environmental Action Report (1,811 kb, pdf), highlights significant progress in the target areas and outlines next steps towards continued sustainability.

Let Your Green Show: Find out what YOU can do to the protect the environment!