Climate Action Plan

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What climate change means for the County of Brant

Climate change poses significant challenges for the County of Brant, affecting both the natural environment and the community's quality of life.

Here in Brant, we see the effects of climate change in many ways: heavier and unpredictable rainfall, more extreme weather, droughts, heatwaves, and flooding. Rising temperatures can disrupt agriculture - greatly impacting our local farmers, damage infrastructure, and increase the risk of flooding. These changes threaten local ecosystems, water supplies, and biodiversity.

For the community, climate change can impact public health and safety, economic stability, our food supply and our overall well-being.

Benefits of climate action


Taking climate action can bring numerous benefits to the County of Brant and its residents.

  • Reducing greenhouse gas emissions can improve air quality and public health.
  • Enhancing resilience and preparedness for extreme weather events can protect infrastructure and reduce recovery costs.
  • Promoting sustainable agriculture can ensure food security and support local farmers.
  • Protecting natural resources and biodiversity helps maintain ecosystem services that are vital for clean water, fertile soil, and recreational opportunities.

Overall, climate action can lead to a healthier, more sustainable, and prosperous community.

How the County is responding to climate change


Back in 2019, the County of Brant Council declared a climate emergency, joining many other municipalities across Canada in recognizing the urgent need to address climate change. Our goal? To become carbon net neutral by 2050. That means we want to balance out the carbon we emit with actions that remove carbon from the atmosphere.

For years, the County has been promoting smart, sustainable solutions. We’re investing in renewable energy, improving our trail systems and outdoor spaces, supporting tree planting, and more.

To build on these successes and prepare for the future, we’re creating our first-ever Climate Action Plan – a road map to help guide the County toward a greener, healthier, and more sustainable future for everyone. The goal through this plan is to support climate action both at the corporate level and within our community with actions that are cost-effective and meet the needs and priorities of our diverse community.

How your input helps

  • Determine community priorities: We can identify what matters most to you and ensure the plan reflects these priorities.
  • Identify impacts and solutions: Sharing your experiences with how climate change impacts you and your surroundings will help us pinpoint specific local challenges and develop targeted actions to address them.
  • Support community-led action: We want to know how the County can best support community-driven initiatives. Your insights will help explore opportunities to provide resources and support.

FAQs

We have included a list of frequently asked questions to help answer some questions you may have about the project.


Stay informed

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What climate change means for the County of Brant

Climate change poses significant challenges for the County of Brant, affecting both the natural environment and the community's quality of life.

Here in Brant, we see the effects of climate change in many ways: heavier and unpredictable rainfall, more extreme weather, droughts, heatwaves, and flooding. Rising temperatures can disrupt agriculture - greatly impacting our local farmers, damage infrastructure, and increase the risk of flooding. These changes threaten local ecosystems, water supplies, and biodiversity.

For the community, climate change can impact public health and safety, economic stability, our food supply and our overall well-being.

Benefits of climate action


Taking climate action can bring numerous benefits to the County of Brant and its residents.

  • Reducing greenhouse gas emissions can improve air quality and public health.
  • Enhancing resilience and preparedness for extreme weather events can protect infrastructure and reduce recovery costs.
  • Promoting sustainable agriculture can ensure food security and support local farmers.
  • Protecting natural resources and biodiversity helps maintain ecosystem services that are vital for clean water, fertile soil, and recreational opportunities.

Overall, climate action can lead to a healthier, more sustainable, and prosperous community.

How the County is responding to climate change


Back in 2019, the County of Brant Council declared a climate emergency, joining many other municipalities across Canada in recognizing the urgent need to address climate change. Our goal? To become carbon net neutral by 2050. That means we want to balance out the carbon we emit with actions that remove carbon from the atmosphere.

For years, the County has been promoting smart, sustainable solutions. We’re investing in renewable energy, improving our trail systems and outdoor spaces, supporting tree planting, and more.

To build on these successes and prepare for the future, we’re creating our first-ever Climate Action Plan – a road map to help guide the County toward a greener, healthier, and more sustainable future for everyone. The goal through this plan is to support climate action both at the corporate level and within our community with actions that are cost-effective and meet the needs and priorities of our diverse community.

How your input helps

  • Determine community priorities: We can identify what matters most to you and ensure the plan reflects these priorities.
  • Identify impacts and solutions: Sharing your experiences with how climate change impacts you and your surroundings will help us pinpoint specific local challenges and develop targeted actions to address them.
  • Support community-led action: We want to know how the County can best support community-driven initiatives. Your insights will help explore opportunities to provide resources and support.

FAQs

We have included a list of frequently asked questions to help answer some questions you may have about the project.


Stay informed

Scroll down to see the news feed of information including opportunities to engage, a timeline of events, supporting information, and more.

Subscribe for updates and be the first to learn more about this project. Add your email to the Stay Informed box on this page and click ‘Subscribe'.

Comments and questions

County of Brant Staff aim to maintain a respectful and constructive dialogue with the public through all forms of communication. We understand and appreciate that people will have differing opinions and concerns, and welcome all feedback, questions, and comments in a respectful and constructive manner.

Please leave your comment or ask your question below. We will do our best to respond within 3 business days. You may also find answers to some of your questions on our FAQs page.

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  • Share I'm really excited about the County of Brant's CAP! Here are some thoughts: 1. Create a scorecard to show progress against the seven themes. Review publicly every 6 months 2. Capital projects to reduce carbon emissions should be prioritized on a cost per carbon reduction or cost savings per carbon reduction. 3. Some of the targets need to be more aggressive: Examples: Reduce emissions from County owned and operated facilities by 50% by 2035 from the baseline year of 2013.  Reduce emissions from County owned and operated facilities by 70% by 2040 from the baseline year of 2013.  Offset 60% of electricity used at corporate facilities through generation of renewable energy by 2040.  Replace 90% of gas- or diesel-powered vehicles with hybrid/EV alternatives by 2030.  Add a minimum of 30 new EV charging stations in high priority areas throughout the County by 2030.  Reduce solid waste disposed in landfill by 40% from 2023 levels by 2030.  Plant 200,000 trees throughout the County (public and private land) by 2030.  Plant 400,000 trees throughout the County (public and private land) by 2035.  Increase tree canopy on all County land to a minimum of 40% by 2040.  Add more naturalized areas on County property by reducing mowing requirements by 50% by 2030. 4. Identify realistic residential and commercial opportunities that will have high climate impact and high participation. Include an evaluation of the impact support from the County of Brant will have on success. 5. Countries are lagging on their commitments to reduce Carbon dioxide emissions, so climate change impact is expected to be more severe. The County should identify areas that will be most impacted by extreme temperatures, flooding, and water scarcity and prioritize action plans. Hope this helps. on Facebook Share I'm really excited about the County of Brant's CAP! Here are some thoughts: 1. Create a scorecard to show progress against the seven themes. Review publicly every 6 months 2. Capital projects to reduce carbon emissions should be prioritized on a cost per carbon reduction or cost savings per carbon reduction. 3. Some of the targets need to be more aggressive: Examples: Reduce emissions from County owned and operated facilities by 50% by 2035 from the baseline year of 2013.  Reduce emissions from County owned and operated facilities by 70% by 2040 from the baseline year of 2013.  Offset 60% of electricity used at corporate facilities through generation of renewable energy by 2040.  Replace 90% of gas- or diesel-powered vehicles with hybrid/EV alternatives by 2030.  Add a minimum of 30 new EV charging stations in high priority areas throughout the County by 2030.  Reduce solid waste disposed in landfill by 40% from 2023 levels by 2030.  Plant 200,000 trees throughout the County (public and private land) by 2030.  Plant 400,000 trees throughout the County (public and private land) by 2035.  Increase tree canopy on all County land to a minimum of 40% by 2040.  Add more naturalized areas on County property by reducing mowing requirements by 50% by 2030. 4. Identify realistic residential and commercial opportunities that will have high climate impact and high participation. Include an evaluation of the impact support from the County of Brant will have on success. 5. Countries are lagging on their commitments to reduce Carbon dioxide emissions, so climate change impact is expected to be more severe. The County should identify areas that will be most impacted by extreme temperatures, flooding, and water scarcity and prioritize action plans. Hope this helps. on Twitter Share I'm really excited about the County of Brant's CAP! Here are some thoughts: 1. Create a scorecard to show progress against the seven themes. Review publicly every 6 months 2. Capital projects to reduce carbon emissions should be prioritized on a cost per carbon reduction or cost savings per carbon reduction. 3. Some of the targets need to be more aggressive: Examples: Reduce emissions from County owned and operated facilities by 50% by 2035 from the baseline year of 2013.  Reduce emissions from County owned and operated facilities by 70% by 2040 from the baseline year of 2013.  Offset 60% of electricity used at corporate facilities through generation of renewable energy by 2040.  Replace 90% of gas- or diesel-powered vehicles with hybrid/EV alternatives by 2030.  Add a minimum of 30 new EV charging stations in high priority areas throughout the County by 2030.  Reduce solid waste disposed in landfill by 40% from 2023 levels by 2030.  Plant 200,000 trees throughout the County (public and private land) by 2030.  Plant 400,000 trees throughout the County (public and private land) by 2035.  Increase tree canopy on all County land to a minimum of 40% by 2040.  Add more naturalized areas on County property by reducing mowing requirements by 50% by 2030. 4. Identify realistic residential and commercial opportunities that will have high climate impact and high participation. Include an evaluation of the impact support from the County of Brant will have on success. 5. Countries are lagging on their commitments to reduce Carbon dioxide emissions, so climate change impact is expected to be more severe. The County should identify areas that will be most impacted by extreme temperatures, flooding, and water scarcity and prioritize action plans. Hope this helps. on Linkedin Email I'm really excited about the County of Brant's CAP! Here are some thoughts: 1. Create a scorecard to show progress against the seven themes. Review publicly every 6 months 2. Capital projects to reduce carbon emissions should be prioritized on a cost per carbon reduction or cost savings per carbon reduction. 3. Some of the targets need to be more aggressive: Examples: Reduce emissions from County owned and operated facilities by 50% by 2035 from the baseline year of 2013.  Reduce emissions from County owned and operated facilities by 70% by 2040 from the baseline year of 2013.  Offset 60% of electricity used at corporate facilities through generation of renewable energy by 2040.  Replace 90% of gas- or diesel-powered vehicles with hybrid/EV alternatives by 2030.  Add a minimum of 30 new EV charging stations in high priority areas throughout the County by 2030.  Reduce solid waste disposed in landfill by 40% from 2023 levels by 2030.  Plant 200,000 trees throughout the County (public and private land) by 2030.  Plant 400,000 trees throughout the County (public and private land) by 2035.  Increase tree canopy on all County land to a minimum of 40% by 2040.  Add more naturalized areas on County property by reducing mowing requirements by 50% by 2030. 4. Identify realistic residential and commercial opportunities that will have high climate impact and high participation. Include an evaluation of the impact support from the County of Brant will have on success. 5. Countries are lagging on their commitments to reduce Carbon dioxide emissions, so climate change impact is expected to be more severe. The County should identify areas that will be most impacted by extreme temperatures, flooding, and water scarcity and prioritize action plans. Hope this helps. link

    I'm really excited about the County of Brant's CAP! Here are some thoughts: 1. Create a scorecard to show progress against the seven themes. Review publicly every 6 months 2. Capital projects to reduce carbon emissions should be prioritized on a cost per carbon reduction or cost savings per carbon reduction. 3. Some of the targets need to be more aggressive: Examples: Reduce emissions from County owned and operated facilities by 50% by 2035 from the baseline year of 2013.  Reduce emissions from County owned and operated facilities by 70% by 2040 from the baseline year of 2013.  Offset 60% of electricity used at corporate facilities through generation of renewable energy by 2040.  Replace 90% of gas- or diesel-powered vehicles with hybrid/EV alternatives by 2030.  Add a minimum of 30 new EV charging stations in high priority areas throughout the County by 2030.  Reduce solid waste disposed in landfill by 40% from 2023 levels by 2030.  Plant 200,000 trees throughout the County (public and private land) by 2030.  Plant 400,000 trees throughout the County (public and private land) by 2035.  Increase tree canopy on all County land to a minimum of 40% by 2040.  Add more naturalized areas on County property by reducing mowing requirements by 50% by 2030. 4. Identify realistic residential and commercial opportunities that will have high climate impact and high participation. Include an evaluation of the impact support from the County of Brant will have on success. 5. Countries are lagging on their commitments to reduce Carbon dioxide emissions, so climate change impact is expected to be more severe. The County should identify areas that will be most impacted by extreme temperatures, flooding, and water scarcity and prioritize action plans. Hope this helps.

    abetterfuture asked 8 days ago

    Thank you for taking the time to share your valuable feedback. We will consider this information as we review and finalize the Climate Action Plan.

    Please be in touch if you have any additional questions or comments. 

    Thank you, 

    Halie Gilmore
    Project Manager, Corporate Strategy

  • Share In the climate plan, I would strongly recommend that you access as many federal funding programs through FCM to encourage homeowners to implement climate friendly practices the city of Guelph has a great program to help implement energy retrofits through FCM on Facebook Share In the climate plan, I would strongly recommend that you access as many federal funding programs through FCM to encourage homeowners to implement climate friendly practices the city of Guelph has a great program to help implement energy retrofits through FCM on Twitter Share In the climate plan, I would strongly recommend that you access as many federal funding programs through FCM to encourage homeowners to implement climate friendly practices the city of Guelph has a great program to help implement energy retrofits through FCM on Linkedin Email In the climate plan, I would strongly recommend that you access as many federal funding programs through FCM to encourage homeowners to implement climate friendly practices the city of Guelph has a great program to help implement energy retrofits through FCM link

    In the climate plan, I would strongly recommend that you access as many federal funding programs through FCM to encourage homeowners to implement climate friendly practices the city of Guelph has a great program to help implement energy retrofits through FCM

    Secookee asked 16 days ago

    Thank you for taking the time to share your valuable feedback. We will consider this information as we review and finalize the Climate Action Plan.

    Please be in touch if you have any additional questions or comments. 

    Thank you, 

    Halie Gilmore
    Project Manager, Corporate Strategy

  • Share Organic food waste is mentioned in the context of backyard composting, but this does not address the need to deal with the gasses produced by decomposition. Partnering with other organic waste producers, such as agriculture and adjacent municipalities who also deal with organic food waste, to create the economy of scale for producing energy from organic waste. Note that a company "StormFisher has built a $20-million resource recovery facility in Drumbo" for this purpose. Collective or regional cooperation is needed to address common challenges. on Facebook Share Organic food waste is mentioned in the context of backyard composting, but this does not address the need to deal with the gasses produced by decomposition. Partnering with other organic waste producers, such as agriculture and adjacent municipalities who also deal with organic food waste, to create the economy of scale for producing energy from organic waste. Note that a company "StormFisher has built a $20-million resource recovery facility in Drumbo" for this purpose. Collective or regional cooperation is needed to address common challenges. on Twitter Share Organic food waste is mentioned in the context of backyard composting, but this does not address the need to deal with the gasses produced by decomposition. Partnering with other organic waste producers, such as agriculture and adjacent municipalities who also deal with organic food waste, to create the economy of scale for producing energy from organic waste. Note that a company "StormFisher has built a $20-million resource recovery facility in Drumbo" for this purpose. Collective or regional cooperation is needed to address common challenges. on Linkedin Email Organic food waste is mentioned in the context of backyard composting, but this does not address the need to deal with the gasses produced by decomposition. Partnering with other organic waste producers, such as agriculture and adjacent municipalities who also deal with organic food waste, to create the economy of scale for producing energy from organic waste. Note that a company "StormFisher has built a $20-million resource recovery facility in Drumbo" for this purpose. Collective or regional cooperation is needed to address common challenges. link

    Organic food waste is mentioned in the context of backyard composting, but this does not address the need to deal with the gasses produced by decomposition. Partnering with other organic waste producers, such as agriculture and adjacent municipalities who also deal with organic food waste, to create the economy of scale for producing energy from organic waste. Note that a company "StormFisher has built a $20-million resource recovery facility in Drumbo" for this purpose. Collective or regional cooperation is needed to address common challenges.

    Secookee asked 16 days ago

    Thank you for taking the time to share your valuable feedback. We will consider this information as we review and finalize the Climate Action Plan.

    Please be in touch if you have any additional questions or comments. 

    Thank you, 

    Halie Gilmore
    Project Manager, Corporate Strategy

  • Share Active transportation is 'encouraged' but to reduce emissions associated with vehicles, the climate plan needs to be cross-referenced to the active transportation plan for the county. It does reference the transportation master plan, but I am not certain that includes active transportation such as the use of bicycles or ebikes. on Facebook Share Active transportation is 'encouraged' but to reduce emissions associated with vehicles, the climate plan needs to be cross-referenced to the active transportation plan for the county. It does reference the transportation master plan, but I am not certain that includes active transportation such as the use of bicycles or ebikes. on Twitter Share Active transportation is 'encouraged' but to reduce emissions associated with vehicles, the climate plan needs to be cross-referenced to the active transportation plan for the county. It does reference the transportation master plan, but I am not certain that includes active transportation such as the use of bicycles or ebikes. on Linkedin Email Active transportation is 'encouraged' but to reduce emissions associated with vehicles, the climate plan needs to be cross-referenced to the active transportation plan for the county. It does reference the transportation master plan, but I am not certain that includes active transportation such as the use of bicycles or ebikes. link

    Active transportation is 'encouraged' but to reduce emissions associated with vehicles, the climate plan needs to be cross-referenced to the active transportation plan for the county. It does reference the transportation master plan, but I am not certain that includes active transportation such as the use of bicycles or ebikes.

    Secookee asked 16 days ago

    Thank you for taking the time to share your valuable feedback. We will consider this information as we review and finalize the Climate Action Plan.

    Please be in touch if you have any additional questions or comments. 

    Thank you, 

    Halie Gilmore
    Project Manager, Corporate Strategy

  • Share County staff could work with local service clubs who are managing and maintaining county properties (e.g., Mount Pleasant Nature Park) to reduce the area that is mowed and help advise the local community on naturalizing the park. The park is targetted for a tree planting day in April 2025 which is great, but other more sustainable practices to maintain the property would be valued by the community. A master plan for the property would assist the local club as well. on Facebook Share County staff could work with local service clubs who are managing and maintaining county properties (e.g., Mount Pleasant Nature Park) to reduce the area that is mowed and help advise the local community on naturalizing the park. The park is targetted for a tree planting day in April 2025 which is great, but other more sustainable practices to maintain the property would be valued by the community. A master plan for the property would assist the local club as well. on Twitter Share County staff could work with local service clubs who are managing and maintaining county properties (e.g., Mount Pleasant Nature Park) to reduce the area that is mowed and help advise the local community on naturalizing the park. The park is targetted for a tree planting day in April 2025 which is great, but other more sustainable practices to maintain the property would be valued by the community. A master plan for the property would assist the local club as well. on Linkedin Email County staff could work with local service clubs who are managing and maintaining county properties (e.g., Mount Pleasant Nature Park) to reduce the area that is mowed and help advise the local community on naturalizing the park. The park is targetted for a tree planting day in April 2025 which is great, but other more sustainable practices to maintain the property would be valued by the community. A master plan for the property would assist the local club as well. link

    County staff could work with local service clubs who are managing and maintaining county properties (e.g., Mount Pleasant Nature Park) to reduce the area that is mowed and help advise the local community on naturalizing the park. The park is targetted for a tree planting day in April 2025 which is great, but other more sustainable practices to maintain the property would be valued by the community. A master plan for the property would assist the local club as well.

    Secookee asked 16 days ago

    Thank you for taking the time to share your valuable feedback. We will consider this information as we review and finalize the Climate Action Plan.

    Please be in touch if you have any additional questions or comments. 

    Thank you, 

    Halie Gilmore
    Project Manager, Corporate Strategy

  • Share The county should investigate upgrading the Paris wastewater treatment plant to include biogas capture for energy or the production of renewable natural gas for energy use. Paris is growing and this plant could be a suitable candidate. The opportunity is to bring this into the design of the next upgrade for the plant. It may also provide odour control due to the location of the plant. Also, most municipalities do not account for fugitive emissions from wastewater treatment plants, such as N2O, a very significant greenhouse gas, and as such, strategies to reduce these emissions in wastewater treatment should be evaluated. on Facebook Share The county should investigate upgrading the Paris wastewater treatment plant to include biogas capture for energy or the production of renewable natural gas for energy use. Paris is growing and this plant could be a suitable candidate. The opportunity is to bring this into the design of the next upgrade for the plant. It may also provide odour control due to the location of the plant. Also, most municipalities do not account for fugitive emissions from wastewater treatment plants, such as N2O, a very significant greenhouse gas, and as such, strategies to reduce these emissions in wastewater treatment should be evaluated. on Twitter Share The county should investigate upgrading the Paris wastewater treatment plant to include biogas capture for energy or the production of renewable natural gas for energy use. Paris is growing and this plant could be a suitable candidate. The opportunity is to bring this into the design of the next upgrade for the plant. It may also provide odour control due to the location of the plant. Also, most municipalities do not account for fugitive emissions from wastewater treatment plants, such as N2O, a very significant greenhouse gas, and as such, strategies to reduce these emissions in wastewater treatment should be evaluated. on Linkedin Email The county should investigate upgrading the Paris wastewater treatment plant to include biogas capture for energy or the production of renewable natural gas for energy use. Paris is growing and this plant could be a suitable candidate. The opportunity is to bring this into the design of the next upgrade for the plant. It may also provide odour control due to the location of the plant. Also, most municipalities do not account for fugitive emissions from wastewater treatment plants, such as N2O, a very significant greenhouse gas, and as such, strategies to reduce these emissions in wastewater treatment should be evaluated. link

    The county should investigate upgrading the Paris wastewater treatment plant to include biogas capture for energy or the production of renewable natural gas for energy use. Paris is growing and this plant could be a suitable candidate. The opportunity is to bring this into the design of the next upgrade for the plant. It may also provide odour control due to the location of the plant. Also, most municipalities do not account for fugitive emissions from wastewater treatment plants, such as N2O, a very significant greenhouse gas, and as such, strategies to reduce these emissions in wastewater treatment should be evaluated.

    Secookee asked 16 days ago

    Thank you for taking the time to share your valuable feedback. We will consider this information as we review and finalize the Climate Action Plan.

    Please be in touch if you have any additional questions or comments. 

    Thank you, 

    Halie Gilmore
    Project Manager, Corporate Strategy

  • Share Comment: I don't believe that a 5% decrease in the area that is "mowed" on county properties is an aggressive enough target; all county properties must be naturalized. By naturalizing properties you can increase pollinator habitat and increase biodiversity - another crisis we are faced with. on Facebook Share Comment: I don't believe that a 5% decrease in the area that is "mowed" on county properties is an aggressive enough target; all county properties must be naturalized. By naturalizing properties you can increase pollinator habitat and increase biodiversity - another crisis we are faced with. on Twitter Share Comment: I don't believe that a 5% decrease in the area that is "mowed" on county properties is an aggressive enough target; all county properties must be naturalized. By naturalizing properties you can increase pollinator habitat and increase biodiversity - another crisis we are faced with. on Linkedin Email Comment: I don't believe that a 5% decrease in the area that is "mowed" on county properties is an aggressive enough target; all county properties must be naturalized. By naturalizing properties you can increase pollinator habitat and increase biodiversity - another crisis we are faced with. link

    Comment: I don't believe that a 5% decrease in the area that is "mowed" on county properties is an aggressive enough target; all county properties must be naturalized. By naturalizing properties you can increase pollinator habitat and increase biodiversity - another crisis we are faced with.

    Secookee asked 16 days ago

    Thank you for taking the time to share your valuable feedback. We will consider this information as we review and finalize the Climate Action Plan.

    Please be in touch if you have any additional questions or comments. 

    Thank you, 

    Halie Gilmore
    Project Manager, Corporate Strategy


     


  • Share Hi I did the survey but missed the comment box so here are my comments: I live near Lion's Park, Paris and I appreciate the efforts that are made to keep the park nice. However I notice that the county uses A TON of gas powered equipment, multiple riding mowers, golf carts, leaf blowers, weed trimmers etc. Small gas powered motors are disproportionately high in emissions and I'm wondering if the county plans on transitioning to electric in it's plans to go carbon neutral? Would also love to see the county start prioritizing native plants and supporting pollinators instead of so much focus on lights, sculptures, gazebos etc. I have seen a huge reduction in the amount of bees this summer (like maybe 95% gone compared to previous years). Also having major issues with invasive species in yards and forests, lately especially jumping worms and some kind of plant with burrs that smothers all other plants in the spring. Would really appreciate if the county could educate and support the community to fight back against invasive species especially to preserve the natural areas that make Brant special. And we need municipal composting and proper recycling. on Facebook Share Hi I did the survey but missed the comment box so here are my comments: I live near Lion's Park, Paris and I appreciate the efforts that are made to keep the park nice. However I notice that the county uses A TON of gas powered equipment, multiple riding mowers, golf carts, leaf blowers, weed trimmers etc. Small gas powered motors are disproportionately high in emissions and I'm wondering if the county plans on transitioning to electric in it's plans to go carbon neutral? Would also love to see the county start prioritizing native plants and supporting pollinators instead of so much focus on lights, sculptures, gazebos etc. I have seen a huge reduction in the amount of bees this summer (like maybe 95% gone compared to previous years). Also having major issues with invasive species in yards and forests, lately especially jumping worms and some kind of plant with burrs that smothers all other plants in the spring. Would really appreciate if the county could educate and support the community to fight back against invasive species especially to preserve the natural areas that make Brant special. And we need municipal composting and proper recycling. on Twitter Share Hi I did the survey but missed the comment box so here are my comments: I live near Lion's Park, Paris and I appreciate the efforts that are made to keep the park nice. However I notice that the county uses A TON of gas powered equipment, multiple riding mowers, golf carts, leaf blowers, weed trimmers etc. Small gas powered motors are disproportionately high in emissions and I'm wondering if the county plans on transitioning to electric in it's plans to go carbon neutral? Would also love to see the county start prioritizing native plants and supporting pollinators instead of so much focus on lights, sculptures, gazebos etc. I have seen a huge reduction in the amount of bees this summer (like maybe 95% gone compared to previous years). Also having major issues with invasive species in yards and forests, lately especially jumping worms and some kind of plant with burrs that smothers all other plants in the spring. Would really appreciate if the county could educate and support the community to fight back against invasive species especially to preserve the natural areas that make Brant special. And we need municipal composting and proper recycling. on Linkedin Email Hi I did the survey but missed the comment box so here are my comments: I live near Lion's Park, Paris and I appreciate the efforts that are made to keep the park nice. However I notice that the county uses A TON of gas powered equipment, multiple riding mowers, golf carts, leaf blowers, weed trimmers etc. Small gas powered motors are disproportionately high in emissions and I'm wondering if the county plans on transitioning to electric in it's plans to go carbon neutral? Would also love to see the county start prioritizing native plants and supporting pollinators instead of so much focus on lights, sculptures, gazebos etc. I have seen a huge reduction in the amount of bees this summer (like maybe 95% gone compared to previous years). Also having major issues with invasive species in yards and forests, lately especially jumping worms and some kind of plant with burrs that smothers all other plants in the spring. Would really appreciate if the county could educate and support the community to fight back against invasive species especially to preserve the natural areas that make Brant special. And we need municipal composting and proper recycling. link

    Hi I did the survey but missed the comment box so here are my comments: I live near Lion's Park, Paris and I appreciate the efforts that are made to keep the park nice. However I notice that the county uses A TON of gas powered equipment, multiple riding mowers, golf carts, leaf blowers, weed trimmers etc. Small gas powered motors are disproportionately high in emissions and I'm wondering if the county plans on transitioning to electric in it's plans to go carbon neutral? Would also love to see the county start prioritizing native plants and supporting pollinators instead of so much focus on lights, sculptures, gazebos etc. I have seen a huge reduction in the amount of bees this summer (like maybe 95% gone compared to previous years). Also having major issues with invasive species in yards and forests, lately especially jumping worms and some kind of plant with burrs that smothers all other plants in the spring. Would really appreciate if the county could educate and support the community to fight back against invasive species especially to preserve the natural areas that make Brant special. And we need municipal composting and proper recycling.

    Jacqueline asked 4 months ago

    Thank you for completing the survey and providing valuable feedback on priorities and potential solutions.

    The Climate Action Plan (CAP) will serve as a roadmap to guide the County towards a greener, healthier, and more sustainable future. This plan will outline various actions to support climate change mitigation, adaptation, and environmental sustainability. We will explore solutions such as alternative fuel sources, support for pollinators, management of invasive species, and promotion of waste diversion.

    Please be in touch if you have any additional questions or comments. 

    Thank you, 

    Halie Gilmore
    Project Manager, Corporate Strategy



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