Strategic Plan - Environmental Sustainability

Implementing practices and policies to ensure the health and well-being of the environment for current and future generations. Environmental sustainability is vital for adapting to the impacts of climate change, preserving biodiversity, and improving the quality of life for residents in the community. 


Objectives

  • Implement the Climate Change Adaptation Plan recommendations through collaboration with various community partners and updates to the City's business practice
  • Reduce the City's greenhouse gas emissions while enhancing energy efficiency
  • Foster a healthy and resilient urban forest ecosystem that contributes to biodiversity and improved air quality
  • Reduce the impact of wet weather events and combined sewer overflows on water bodies and ecosystems
  • Ensure critical infrastructure assets' long-term sustainability and functionality through targeted repair and maintenance programs

Actions

Climate and sustainability

Aerial view of Niagara Falls
On track

Stormwater management and drainage programs

Stormwater pond encircled by vegetation
85% complete | On track

Infrastructure state of good repair program

Aerial view of Whirlpool  Road and the installation of the pedestrian bridge over the canal.
On track

Infrastructure servicing master plan

Aerial view of bride from Chippawa area to north Niagara Falls
95% complete | Delayed

Wet weather and combined sewer overflow strategy

Flooded roadway
95% complete | On track

Strategic urban forest management plan

Aerial view of wooded Firemen's Park in Niagara Falls Ontario Canada
75% complete | On track

Review of active transportation opportunities

Family riding bicycles along path
85% complete | Delayed

Energy management and greenhouse gas reduction plan

Woodlot with looping paths
<25% complete | Delayed

Create a new woodland restoration and preservation policies

Community Garden planters at the MacBain Community Centre
75% complete | On track

Contact Us

City of Niagara Falls
4310 Queen Street
P.O. Box 1023
Niagara Falls, ON L2E 6X5
Canada
905-356-7521
service@niagarafalls.ca