Conservation and Environmental Programs

• Check out the City of Niagara Falls Climate Adaptation Plan page to learn how we address climate change
• Learn about Climate Change in Niagara on the Niagara Region website

Learn about all the exciting ways to get involved and help make Niagara Falls a cleaner, greener place for everyone. Check our Green Events page for eco-excitement you won’t want to miss!

• Visit the Niagara Region Greenhouse Gas Emission page to learn how public agencies manage energy consumption
• For current air quality information visit the Niagara Region website

Learn how we are protecting the long-term health of these vital spaces by visiting the Natural Woodland Conservation page.

Learn what the City is doing to install and promote pollinator habitats on our Pollinator Gardens page.

Plastic bottles, straws and stir sticks

“We led the way as one of the first municipalities in Canada to establish a single-use plastic bottle ban, and this is one more step to level up our environmental responsibility! Thank you to our committed volunteer committees, the Mayor’s Youth Advisory and the Environmental Action Committees, for looking ahead and leading us in the right direction!” 
Jim Diodati, Mayor

• We have not sold plastic beverage bottles at city-owned buildings, recreation centers, parks, and other facilities since 2009
• We have eliminated the use of plastic straws and stir sticks in all city-owned facilities since 2019

Waste reduction in the workplace

Take the pledge to improve how your business reduces waste. Learn more on the Niagara Region Rethink Your Waste website.

Blue communities project

Niagara Falls is a Blue Community, which means water belongs to no one, and everyone is responsible for it. Since water is so important to life, it should be managed with fairness, shared responsibly, and cared for to protect it for nature and future generations.

Here’s what we do:

• Recognize water as a human right
• Promote publicly financed, owned and operated water and wastewater services
• Ban the sale of bottled water in public facilities and at municipal events

Niagara Peninsula Conservation Authority

The Niagara Peninsula Conservation Authority oversees the Niagara Peninsula watershed, which includes Niagara Falls. Their website provides:

• Detailed information about the Niagara Peninsula watershed
• Locations and recreational opportunities at conservation areas
• Guidelines for permits and regulations
• Updates on events and ways to get involved

Discover how you can contribute to protecting our watershed and enjoy the natural beauty of conservation areas.

Water Source Protection Plan

Check our Niagara Peninsula Source Water Protection Plan to learn how our drinking water is protected from the source.

The purpose of the weeping tile removal assistance program (WRAP) is to disconnect weeping-tile from the sanitary sewer.

For information about the program and how we are protecting the environment from sewer overflows visit the WRAP page.

Learn how to volunteer for tree planting, pollinator garden installations, and more by visiting our Volunteer Opportunities page.

Donate towards tree planting and pollinator gardens. Visit our Donations page.

Ministry of the Environment, Conservation and Parks

The Ministry’s website offers valuable information about protecting the air, land and water.