Spotlight: Muskoka Climate Hero Program
Launching this Earth Day, our Climate Hero Program celebrates residents, businesses, and community groups taking action to reduce greenhouse gas emissions and protect Muskoka’s environment. From energy-saving upgrades to shoreline restoration efforts, we’ll highlight local champions making a difference. Learn more and become a Climate Hero: Muskoka Climate Hero Program
Climate Action: 2024 New Leaf Report Card
We're making progress! Here’s where we stand on Muskoka’s Climate Change Action Plan:
- - 43 climate actions completed
- - 47 actions in progress
- - 22 remaining
Key highlights from this year’s progress:
- - Work is underway on Green Development Standards
- - Ongoing water quality monitoring and expansion of the Natural Edge and Love your Lake programs
- - The Climate Change Reserve Fund ($1M) has been established to support future projects.
Learn more about the progress we’re making and what’s ahead by viewing our 2024 Winter New Leaf Report Card. Did you catch last month's episode of Between Two Pines? Director Doyle sat down with Chair Lehman to discuss what the District is doing to address climate change and safeguard Muskoka’s future. You can watch it now at: Between Two Pines S02 -Episode 3
Don't forget to subscribe to Climate Corner - our monthly newsletter highlighting ways you can get involved in taking action on climate!
Find the District's Environment and Watershed Team at the upcoming community events below. Visit our Outreach and Education page for a complete event listing.
Presentation: Climate and Sustainability in Muskoka
Lauren Saville, DMM Community Climate Initiatives Coordinator
This workshop is being offered at several locations throughout April and May. Registration may be required. Links are included where available. Please contact Lauren if you need further details.