Category Archives: Environment

City begins annual hazard tree removal

November 12, 2024

The next step in the City’s annual tree removal program is set to begin. Trees in parks and natural areas that are hazardous, including ash trees infested and killed by the Emerald Ash Borer (EAB), were identified and marked for removal earlier this year. Removals will begin on or around November 25. Continue reading City begins annual hazard tree removal


Polymer Distribution Inc. is seeing results

November 6, 2024

Continue reading Polymer Distribution Inc. is seeing results


Downey Well and Pumphouse Access Laneway

November 4, 2024

The City of Guelph is constructing a new laneway to access Downey Well and Pumphouse for operation and maintenance. Continue reading Downey Well and Pumphouse Access Laneway


Tips for managing fall yard waste in Guelph

October 28, 2024

Continue reading Tips for managing fall yard waste in Guelph


Blue box recycling collection in Guelph to transition to Waste Management Corporation of Canada in January 2025

October 21, 2024

Continue reading Blue box recycling collection in Guelph to transition to Waste Management Corporation of Canada in January 2025


Arkell Spring Grounds and Carter Wellfield Projects

October 2, 2024

These properties are significant water supply assets owned by the City and located in the Township of Puslinch. Continue reading Arkell Spring Grounds and Carter Wellfield Projects


City set to receive $2.1 million in provincial funding for water and wastewater infrastructure upgrades in Guelph

October 2, 2024

Continue reading City set to receive $2.1 million in provincial funding for water and wastewater infrastructure upgrades in Guelph


It’s time to Take Root with a free tree for your yard!

September 18, 2024

Starting September 23 at 10 a.m., Guelph residents can register for a free, native tree for their yard through Forest Ontario’s Take Root program. Continue reading It’s time to Take Root with a free tree for your yard!


City of Guelph awards $53,000 to 14 projects through the Youth Climate Action Fund micro-grant program

September 12, 2024

Continue reading City of Guelph awards $53,000 to 14 projects through the Youth Climate Action Fund micro-grant program


Testing at the Logan Well will begin August 29

August 22, 2024

Continue reading Testing at the Logan Well will begin August 29


Meadow maintenance underway in Guelph parks and natural areas in August

August 2, 2024

We’re preparing for yearly meadow mowing, which takes place between mid-August and the end of October, depending on the site and weather conditions. Continue reading Meadow maintenance underway in Guelph parks and natural areas in August


Some of Guelph’s fire hydrants are getting a new coat of paint this summer

August 1, 2024

Continue reading Some of Guelph’s fire hydrants are getting a new coat of paint this summer


Water Smart Business Program: CPK Interior Products is seeing results

July 16, 2024

CPK Interior Products is a world-class manufacturing facility located in Guelph that produces automotive interiors. Continue reading Water Smart Business Program: CPK Interior Products is seeing results


City of Guelph featured in United Nations’ Sustainable Development Goals Cities Report

July 9, 2024

Continue reading City of Guelph featured in United Nations’ Sustainable Development Goals Cities Report


City currently marking ash and hazard trees for removal starting fall 2024

June 10, 2024

The City of Guelph is currently marking public trees for removal later this year. Trees in parks and natural areas that are hazardous and ash trees infested and killed by the Emerald Ash Borer (EAB) are being marked with an orange “X” to designate them for removal. Continue reading City currently marking ash and hazard trees for removal starting fall 2024


Guelph set to further reduce single-use items

June 5, 2024

City Council gave preliminary approval to three recommendations for Phase 2 of the City of Guelph’s Single-Use Items Reduction Strategy as part of the Solid Waste Management Master Plan (SWMMP). Continue reading Guelph set to further reduce single-use items


Notice of Collection – Solid Waste telephone survey launches May 23

May 21, 2024

Continue reading Notice of Collection – Solid Waste telephone survey launches May 23


Guelph opens micro-grant program for youth-led climate action

May 8, 2024

The 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, 2024

The 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


Clair-Maltby Secondary Plan, Master Environmental Servicing Plan and Comprehensive Environmental Impact Study

April 25, 2024

Continue reading Clair-Maltby Secondary Plan, Master Environmental Servicing Plan and Comprehensive Environmental Impact Study


Give back to the Earth for Earth Day

April 8, 2024

Continue reading Give back to the Earth for Earth Day


Guelph contributes 274 hectares of conservation land to Canada’s protected areas target

April 3, 2024

The 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, 2024

Continue reading Invasive species removals coming to parks and natural areas starting this spring


City of Guelph asks businesses to support waste reduction strategy

February 5, 2024

Continue reading City of Guelph asks businesses to support waste reduction strategy


City of Guelph first municipality in Canada to earn corporate-wide energy management certification

November 1, 2023

Continue reading City of Guelph first municipality in Canada to earn corporate-wide energy management certification


City of Guelph’s Greener Homes program launches July 31

July 24, 2023

Continue reading City of Guelph’s Greener Homes program launches July 31


Climate change mitigation efforts taking hold but more work needed to keep up the fight

June 9, 2023

Continue reading Climate change mitigation efforts taking hold but more work needed to keep up the fight


City of Guelph receives over $2 million from Government of Canada for three climate change-related infrastructure projects

May 25, 2023

Continue reading City of Guelph receives over $2 million from Government of Canada for three climate change-related infrastructure projects


City of Guelph settles Crown charges over 2019 bypass spill

February 10, 2023

Continue reading City of Guelph settles Crown charges over 2019 bypass spill


Southwest Guelph Water Supply Class Environmental Assessment

May 31, 2022

Since 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


Notice of study commencement: Southwest Guelph Water Supply Class Environmental Assessment

September 16, 2021

Guelph’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, 2021

The 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, 2021

The 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