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CLOSURES Home » Town Hall » Departments » Planning & Development» office of environmemtal progress Planning & Development Office of Environmental Progress (905) 584-2272 x.4269 Monday to Friday, 9:00 am to 4:30 pm Jeremy Schembri, Energy & Environment Coordinator 2007 Environmental Action Report Environmental Progress Action Plan Highlights Greenest Town in Ontario Community Environmental Groups Links COMMUNITY GREEN FUND Community Green Fund Showcase Report *SPRING 2010 DEADLINES – start February 28, 2010* - Please follow the link below to determine if you are eligible for Fast Track or Project Funding Community Green Fund Information and Application Form new 21JAN10 Letter of Intent Template (only required for project funding applications) Caledon has many sources of renewable energy. Find out how Caledon residents have captured these resources and made a positive change for the environment and their pocketbook. The ‘Renewables in Action’ booklet is full of information, case studies, and tips that will assist you as you make your decision to develop a renewable energy project Click here for more information. Other Town of Caledon Environmental Initiatives Pesticides Woodlands & Tree Seedling Program Greenhouse Gas Reduction Targets for Fleet Community Energy Project CEAC – Caledon Environmental Advisory Committee 2009 Environmental Action Report Demonstrating leadership in progressive environmental stewardship, the Town released its second Environmental Action Report in 2009. The Report highlighted the Town’s environmental achievements between mid-2007 to mid-2009, with an outlook to future initiatives. In 2005, Council endorsed the Town’s first formal environmental strategy - the Environmental Progress Action Plan. As the Report illustrates, significant progress has been made in each of the plan’s seven priority areas. Click here for more information on the 2009 Environmental Action Report Click here for more information on the 2007 Environmental Action Report Environmental Progress Action Plan Click here for Plan highlights Council approved the Town’s Environmental Progress Action Plan in 2005 whichcontains environmental initiatives for the Town to enhance its commitment to preserving and enhancing Caledon’s environment. The Plan reflects consultations with Councillors, local environmental groups and municipal staff. This is the first iteration of the Plan and is considered a living document which will continue to evolve in response to municipal and community priorities. The comprehensive Plan was produced in consultation with municipal staff, community environmental groups and other local stakeholders, augmenting extensive research of municipal best practices. This work led to the development of seven environmental priority areas: · Air Quality · Climate Change · Energy · A Green Economy · Environmental Awareness · Sustainable Planning · Community Capacity Although the Plan emphasizes corporate operations, many of the proposed actions will positively impact the general community. In recognition of the contribution and commitment of local environmental groups, a section of the Plan is devoted to supporting and strengthening community capacity which led to a recommendation for a Caledon "Green Fund." If you would like more information on the Plan, please contact Sara. Copies of the Plan are available for $25 (black and white) or $35 (colour). Greenest Town in Ontario The Town of Caledon, with a large geographic area and population of 55,000 people, prides itself on maintaining a sustainable balance of community, environmental and development initiatives in the context of an extensive urban and rural environment. The Town is well respected for its progressive approach on “green” matters as recognized recently by being named the co-recipient of the “TVO Greenest Town in Ontario” Award in 2003. The award was granted to Caledon because of a number of its progressive environmental initiatives. These include excellent countryside planning, the Healthy Horticultural Landscapes Bylaw, strong community involvement, membership in the Partners for Climate Protection Program and extensive waste diversion programs, in addition to the staff position of an Environmental Progress Officer (EPO) in the Fall 2004. Community Environmental Groups Caledon is fortunate to have many environmental groups who are comprised of dedicated volunteers working on a variety of issues and projects. Their hard work and commitment has been instrumental to Caledon’s environmental progress. A listing of these groups is provided below, with websites where possible. (Please contact the EPO if you would like to have your group added.) Caledon Environmental Advisory Committee (CEAC) Caledon Countryside Alliance Caledon Land Stewardship Caledon Trailway Committee Coalition of Concerned Citizens Coalition on the Niagara Escarpment Credit Valley Conservation Authority Credit River Alliance COOL Caledon Citizens for a Clean Caledon Green Tea Healthy Lawns- Healthy People Lake Simcoe Region Conservation Authority Nottawasaga Valley Conservation Authority Sustain the Oak Ridges Moraine Toronto and Region Conservation Authority Windy Hills Caledon Other interesting links: Federation of Ontario Naturalists Everdale Environmental Learning Center Peel Environmental Network Region of Peel (State of the Environment Reports, Water Smart Peel, Waste Management Programs, Ecological Footprint, etc) Partners for Climate Protection Program