Environment

Find out what the town is doing to protect Oakville's environment, how we're preparing for the impacts of climate change and what you can do to help.
Waterfront and trail at Lakeside Park in Oakville
Climate Action Plans and Reports
The town is taking action to mitigate the effects to the changing climate and extreme weather patterns.
Adapting to Climate Change

Prepare your family and property for the impacts of climate change and severe weather in Oakville.
Energy
The town is committed to improving its energy efficiency and exploring renewable technologies.
Community Climate Action
Every day actions you can take as a resident or business owner to reduce your carbon footprint and address climate change.
Environmental Projects and Studies
Learn more about the town's environmental projects, studies and initiatives.
Health Protection and Air Quality
Facilities with major health-risk air pollutant emissions must apply to Council for approval.

Climate Action Initiatives Interactive Map

Check out what Town of Oakville climate action projects are underway to help reduce emissions, protect against extreme weather, and plan for a greener future.

Go to the Climate Action Initiatives Map

Climate Solutions at Home

Learn more about what climate actions you can take at home by exploring the different sections of the interactive house.

Go to the Climate Solutions at Home page

How we are taking action

The Town of Oakville has committed to reducing its energy use by 20 per cent and carbon emissions by 30 per cent by 2030. We have adopted the longer-term reduction target of net zero emissions for all town corporate activities by 2050. 

The Climate Projections Report (pdf) indicates that Oakville will experience wetter, wilder, windier and warmer weather events in the near future. With the renewal of the Community Energy Strategy, we will approach our long-term strategy and action plan through a sustainability lens. This will be the key focus to protect town assets and the community. 

Town initiatives

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