Category Archives: Environment
Clair-Maltby Secondary Plan, Master Environmental Servicing Plan and Comprehensive Environmental Impact Study
May 8, 2024Guelph opens micro-grant program for youth-led climate action
May 8, 2024The City of Guelph launched its Youth Climate Action Fund (YCAF) micro-grant program. Micro-grants range from $1,500 to $6,500 and are available for youth ages 15 to 24 to design and implement climate change solutions. Apply online by 4 p.m. on June 21, 2024. Continue reading Guelph opens micro-grant program for youth-led climate action
City shares options for updating Guelph’s private tree protection bylaw
April 30, 2024The City is updating Guelph’s Private Tree Protection Bylaw and is asking the community to provide feedback on options for the update. Continue reading City shares options for updating Guelph’s private tree protection bylaw
More trees, please: The Take Root program is back!
April 29, 2024Clair-Maltby Secondary Plan, Master Environmental Servicing Plan and Comprehensive Environmental Impact Study
April 25, 2024Give back to the Earth for Earth Day
April 8, 2024Guelph contributes 274 hectares of conservation land to Canada’s protected areas target
April 3, 2024The City of Guelph and Ontario Nature announced today that 274 hectares of City-owned conservation land now officially contribute towards Canada’s goal of protecting 30 percent of land and water by 2030. Continue reading Guelph contributes 274 hectares of conservation land to Canada’s protected areas target
Invasive species removals coming to parks and natural areas starting this spring
March 13, 2024City of Guelph asks businesses to support waste reduction strategy
February 5, 2024Some City rates and fees changing January 1
December 21, 2023On January 1, 2024, rates and fees for some City services and programs, such as water, wastewater, public waste drop-off and parking, will increase. Continue reading Some City rates and fees changing January 1
City of Guelph first municipality in Canada to earn corporate-wide energy management certification
November 1, 2023City of Guelph’s Gold Star program recognizes community members for properly sorting waste
October 31, 2023City of Guelph gets grant to visit Copenhagen to research healthy urban public spaces and equitable mobility
September 21, 2023City of Guelph planting mini forest with big impact
September 6, 2023City of Guelph Municipal Class Environmental Assessment for Water and Wastewater Servicing Master Plan Update
August 17, 2023City of Guelph Municipal Class Environmental Assessment for Stormwater Management Master Plan Update
August 17, 2023City of Guelph’s Greener Homes program launches July 31
July 24, 2023Our sustainability story
June 9, 2023Asbestos and cement pipes
June 9, 2023City of Guelph receives over $2 million from Government of Canada for three climate change-related infrastructure projects
May 25, 2023Ontario Public Works Association recognizes City of Guelph with Project of the Year award
May 17, 2023City of Guelph settles Crown charges over 2019 bypass spill
February 10, 2023Southwest Guelph Water Supply Class Environmental Assessment
May 31, 2022Since the launch of the Southwest Guelph Water Supply Class Environmental Assessment (Class EA) in September 2021, the City has initiated an Operational Testing Program. Continue reading Southwest Guelph Water Supply Class Environmental Assessment
Ontario Public Works Association recognizes City of Guelph with three awards
May 18, 2022The City of Guelph was recognized with three Ontario Public Works Association (OPWA) awards, including two for Project of the Year. Continue reading Ontario Public Works Association recognizes City of Guelph with three awards
Notice of study commencement: Southwest Guelph Water Supply Class Environmental Assessment
September 16, 2021Guelph’s population is growing and the City is studying whether our local water resources can meet expected demand, particularly in southwest Guelph. Continue reading Notice of study commencement: Southwest Guelph Water Supply Class Environmental Assessment
Notice of study commencement: Macdonell and Allan Structures Municipal Class Environmental Assessment
August 12, 2021The City of Guelph has initiated a Municipal Class EA (Class EA) for improvements and modifications to the Macdonell and Allan structures. Continue reading Notice of study commencement: Macdonell and Allan Structures Municipal Class Environmental Assessment
Notice of study commencement: Wyndham Street Municipal Class Environmental Assessment
August 12, 2021The City of Guelph has initiated a Municipal Class EA (Class EA) to confirm the required improvements to Wyndham Street North. Continue reading Notice of study commencement: Wyndham Street Municipal Class Environmental Assessment