Category Archives: Environment
Calling all green thumbs: We’re accepting applications for new community gardens until October 31
September 25, 2023City of Guelph gets grant to visit Copenhagen to research healthy urban public spaces and equitable mobility
September 21, 2023City removing hazard trees starting September 2023
September 13, 2023City of Guelph planting mini forest with big impact
September 6, 2023Trees, please! National Forest Week is September 17-23
September 5, 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 starting treatment on ash trees for emerald ash borer
August 14, 2023City’s Outside Water Use Program moves down to Level 0 Blue
August 2, 2023City of Guelph’s Greener Homes program launches July 31
July 24, 2023City marking ash and hazard trees for removal starting fall 2023
July 11, 2023Beginning July 2023, the City of Guelph will be marking public trees in parks and natural areas that are hazardous and ash trees infested by the Emerald Ash Borer (EAB) in preparation for removal later this year. Continue reading City marking ash and hazard trees for removal starting fall 2023
City of Guelph accepting expressions of interest for the historic Drill Hall and the Carter Farmhouse
June 28, 2023Water main leak detection
June 12, 2023Our sustainability story
June 9, 2023Asbestos and cement pipes
June 9, 2023City of Guelph’s first electric bus will officially hit the road for Clean Air Day
June 6, 2023… Continue reading City of Guelph’s first electric bus will officially hit the road for Clean Air Day
City 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, 2023Stormwater Management Master Plan: March 2023 progress summary
March 13, 2023Water and Wastewater Servicing Master Plan: March 2023 progress summary
March 13, 2023By completing a domestic retrofit, St. Joseph’s Health Centre saves over $37,000 annually!
March 9, 2023Sleeman Breweries is seeing results with savings of $266,000 annually!
March 9, 2023Royal Electric saves over $4,600 annually by replacing an ice machine!
March 9, 2023By upgrading their reverse osmosis unit, Vehcom Manufacturing saves $80,500 annually!
March 9, 2023City of Guelph settles Crown charges over 2019 bypass spill
February 10, 2023City of Guelph welcomes new general managers
February 1, 2023City recommends reduced footprint for Guelph Transit and Fleet Services facility
January 26, 2023Guelph Council approves Single-Use Items Bylaw
September 15, 2022Guelph continues to take strides towards environmental sustainability
August 3, 2022Southwest 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
Wellington-Clair Feedermain Class Environmental Assessment project update
February 2, 2022The Wellington-Clair Feedermain Class Environmental Assessment project is being included in the Water and Wastewater Master Plan. Continue reading Wellington-Clair Feedermain Class Environmental Assessment project update
Province approves boundary adjustment and zoning changes for Dolime quarry lands to protect local drinking water
December 6, 2021Notice 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