Climate Change
in Lanark County
KNOW THE BASICS OF
CLIMATE CHANGE IN LANARK COUNTY
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What science is guiding the decision making around Climate Change in Canada?
The Canadian Institute for Climate Choices provides a research based framework for decision making.
What is Lanark County doing about Climate Change?
Lanark County’s Climate Action Plan is being created in consultation with Climate Network Lanark. For the County’s up to date Climate news, you can join their facebook page.
Many of the municipalities in Lanark have their own Climate Action Plans. This includes Perth, and Tay Valley Township. Plans are in development for Carleton Place and Smiths Falls.
What are the main climate issues in my community?
The Climate Atlas of Canada can be searched by region, and combines climate science, mapping and storytelling to show changes to our area and projects created in response to those changes.
How is Lanark doing in comparison with other municipalities?
This map includes all Ontario municipalities that have included climate-related language in their official plans and/or zoning by-laws.
What do Canadians think about Climate Change?
This map shows the opinion across the country.
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How can I make my voice heard in the development of Lanark County’s Climate Policies?
Stay informed about your municipality’s Climate Policies by:
- Reading the council minutes.
- Showing up for consultation processes.
- Showing up to meetings where climate policy is being introduced.
You can join your municipal mailing lists here: Carleton Place, Mississippi Mills, Montague, Perth, Smiths Falls, Tay Valley. Or check the meeting minutes for Beckwith, Drummond North Elmsley, Lanark Highlands.
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Who is already doing work around Climate Action in Lanark County and how can I join them?
Join one of Climate Network Lanark’s Working Groups. We are always looking for new members to join our working groups. Some working group members are field specialists, and some are concerned citizens with an interest in the area who are looking for concrete ways to contribute. We invite you to contact us to find a fit for your skills and interests, or explore some of the following working groups:
- Communications
- Compost and Waste Reduction
- Energy and Transportation
- Farms
- Forests and Nature-Based Climate Solutions
- Local Government
- Youth Climate Action
Join your municipality’s Environmental/Climate advisory committees. They currently exist in Perth, Carleton Place, or Tay Valley.
There are many groups working in Lanark County who are taking Climate Action with their work. Larger organizations include:
- Smiths Falls – Rideau Environmental Action League (REAL)
- Tay Watershed – Friends of the Tay Watershed
- Mississippi Valley – Mississippi Valley Field Naturalists
- Mississippi Madawaska – Mississippi Madawaska Land Trust
News
Notes from The Lanark Climate Network – the Humm
In this monthly column, the Lanark Climate Network will be sharing its activities to collaborate, advocate for and build a fairer, greener, sustainably prosperous Lanark. .... read more
Lanark Climate Network—Thank you to our Supporters
Mi Casa Theatre's "Lighting the Way" — Last Fall, 50 community members from Mississippi Mills, age 10-65, created and performed "Lighting the Way" an evening of plays about the Climate. Produced by Mi Casa Theatre, the event also brought together representatives from...
SURVEY: Climate Action Network
Participants, Climate Action Network workshop, Feb. 29/20 Thank you for participating! Now that you’ve had time to reflect, we would like to ask you a few questions about the workshop. Your comments will help us understand what worked and what didn’t, and how best to...
Climate Action Where We Live Workshop
Climate Action Where We Live Workshop Hosted by the Climate Action Network of Lanark County, Smiths Falls & Region Saturday February 29, 2020 Algonquin College, Perth Campus, 7 Craig Street, Perth. DUE TO HIGH RESPONSE PLEASE NOTE THE LOCATION HAS CHANGED!Perth...