Loyalist Township's Climate Action Plan, known as ResiLienT Loyalist Township, was created to guide local efforts in reducing greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions, improving public health, supporting the local economy, and enhancing social equity. Approved by Township Council in 2021, the plan includes a corporate GHG reduction target of 49% below 2016 levels and a community target of 25% below 2017 levels by 2031. The plan was developed through community engagement, technical analysis, and a commitment to maintaining service levels while respecting taxpayer dollars.
Loyalist Township is proud to bring back the Community Tree Initiative for Spring 2026, expanding the program to 250 trees in response to strong community demand. This initiative offers Loyalist Township property owners the opportunity to purchase a native tree at a significantly reduced cost, helping grow our local tree canopy while supporting climate action, biodiversity, and neighbourhood resilience.
Purpose of Report
This report provides Council with a 2024 “report card” update on the Township’s progress under the Climate Action Plan.
Key Highlights
The Resilient Loyalist Community Champion Recognition is an initiative developed with the goal of recognizing and encouraging exemplary efforts toward climate action. It seeks to acknowledge and honour the outstanding work of individuals, community groups and organizations who are passionately working to make Loyalist Township a more resilient and environmentally conscious community.
The ResiLienT Loyalist Township Climate Action Plan was introduced in 2021 as a roadmap to reduce greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions, enhance energy efficiency, and bolster community resilience to climate change impacts. Enrolled in the Federation of Canadian Municipalities Partners for Climate Protection (PCP) program, Loyalist Township is dedicated to local action on climate change. The plan encompasses six priority sectors: Sustainable Land Use, Waste Reduction, Transportation, Buildings, Water & Waste Water, and Others. With the aim of providing an update on progress and initiatives, the Township is committed to keeping climate action as a priority for decisions.
During Pollinator Week, on Wednesday, June 22, the Bath Gardening Club, in collaboration with Loyalist Township, installed a pollinator demonstration garden near the Bath Water Filtration Plant in Centennial Park, Bath, Ontario. The garden is part of a much larger initiative called the “Butterflyway Project” and is housed inside a painted canoe.
On January 18th, 2022, Loyalist Township accepted delivery of a new electric Zamboni that will operate at the W.J. Henderson Recreation Centre. Township staff are undergoing training on the electric Zamboni with plans to bring the Zamboni into service once provincial restrictions are lifted.
Loyalist Township, in partnership with The Ministry of Transportation (MTO) is excited to share an update which outlines the current plan that will allow the new state-of-the-art Amherst Islander II to begin service in spring 2023.
The grand opening of the Babcock Mill Reading Garden was on October 23, 2024. This event celebrated the completion of the student-inspired project, inviting local partners, students, and community members to experience this new sustainable green space.
Introduced initially to Council in November of 2021, the FoodCycler Pilot Program, partially funded by Impact Canada grants, provided a limited number of resident households with FoodCyclers as an alternative option for composting in both urban and rural areas and aims to address the issue of food waste while promoting environmental consciousness within the community was supported to proceed.
Loyalist Township, by joining the Federation of Canadian Municipalities' Partners for Climate Protection (PCP) program, has committed to addressing climate change at the local level, contributing to global efforts.
The ResiLienT Loyalist Township Climate Action Plan contains goals and strategies for both the Loyalist Township corporate and community reductions. A corporate GHG reduction target of a 49% reduction in GHG emissions below 2016 levels by 2031 & a community GHG reduction target of 25% below 2017 levels by 2031 was approved by the Council in November 2020.
As part of the Five Milestone PCP program, our community built the ResiLienT Loyalist Township Climate Action Plan. ResiLienT Loyalist Township is a set of strategies intended to guide both corporate and community efforts to reduce greenhouse gas emissions (GHG), improve our health, grow our local economy, and increase social equity.
This sector focuses on meeting Loyalist Township's present and future needs by implementing practices that protect the environment and support local agriculture.
This sector aims to divert waste from landfills and promote a circular economy.
This sector focuses on providing residents with enhanced transit services and promoting the adoption of low-carbon fuels in vehicles, while maintaining expected levels of service.
Replace Heavy-Duty Vehicles with Zero Emissions Alternatives
This sector aims to increase the energy efficiency of existing residential, commercial, and municipal buildings and promote the construction of new buildings designed to exceed existing energy standards.
This sector focuses on reducing residential water usage and the energy required to treat, distribute, or collect water and wastewater.
This sector encompasses initiatives that may not have a direct and quantifiable impact on greenhouse gas emissions but contribute to a culture of climate action, community resiliency, and financial sustainability.
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| Phone | 613-386-7351 |
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| Website | www.loyalist.ca |
| In writing | Box 70, 263 Main Street |
