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
Category Archives: Environment
City begins annual hazard tree removal
November 12, 2024Polymer Distribution Inc. is seeing results
November 6, 2024Downey Well and Pumphouse Access Laneway
November 4, 2024The 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, 2024Blue box recycling collection in Guelph to transition to Waste Management Corporation of Canada in January 2025
October 21, 2024Arkell Spring Grounds and Carter Wellfield Projects
October 2, 2024These 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, 2024It’s time to Take Root with a free tree for your yard!
September 18, 2024Starting 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, 2024Testing at the Logan Well will begin August 29
August 22, 2024Meadow maintenance underway in Guelph parks and natural areas in August
August 2, 2024We’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, 2024Water Smart Business Program: CPK Interior Products is seeing results
July 16, 2024CPK 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, 2024City currently marking ash and hazard trees for removal starting fall 2024
June 10, 2024The 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, 2024City 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, 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
Clair-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, 2024City of Guelph first municipality in Canada to earn corporate-wide energy management certification
November 1, 2023City of Guelph’s Greener Homes program launches July 31
July 24, 2023Climate change mitigation efforts taking hold but more work needed to keep up the fight
June 9, 2023City of Guelph receives over $2 million from Government of Canada for three climate change-related infrastructure projects
May 25, 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
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