About Your Environment

What's new: 

• C'mon Oakville, take the Power Pledge today! The Town of Oakville is a sponsoring community for the Ontario-wide Power Pledge program. Take the Power Pledge to reduce your energy use, save money and earn Air Miles. Look for our Power Pledge information table at events throughout Oakville this summer!
  
  
• On August 11, 2010, power down Oakville for the Power Pledge Challenge. Our energy savings will be measured against other municipalities'. Let's show Ontario we're committed to energy conservation!
  
  
• We're working to reduce Oakville's ecological footprint, and we've partnered with Earth Day Canada to offer residents their online EcoAction Calculator to help you reduce your household environmental impact.
  
  
• Living the Green Life - Oakville's Guide to Environmental Stewardship was published in April. Pick up your free copy at Town Hall or an Oakville Public Library Branch, or contact
  
  
• The 2009 State of the Environment Report is now available.

Check out what's happening in and around Oakville at the town and our partnering agencies in 2010.

The Town is committed to enhancing Oakville's natural environment and promoting awareness of environmental policies, issues and initiatives. 

Learn how you can help! Contact us at environment@oakville.ca.

Featured Initiatives

2009 Community Attitudes Survey In August 2009, a detailed survey was carried out to determine residents' thoughts on the local environment and the role the town has in protecting it. This survey is a follow up to one conducted in 2004 as part of the development of Oakville's Environmental Strategic Plan.

State of the Environment Report The State of the Environment Report (SOER) provides a summary review of key indicators of interest to the public. In addition to providing a review of what is happening in Oakville, each section of the SOER offers useful tips and suggestions for making a positive impact on our environment. Find out more...

Sustainable Green Fleet Guide The Sustainable Green Fleet Guide was created to assist with the implementation of the Sustainable Green Fleet Procedure, developed under the town's Environmental Sustainability Policy to support fleet greening initiatives and decisions around fuel-efficient and low-emission vehicles, carbon reduction strategies, alternative fuels, etc.

Sustainable Purchasing Handbook The Sustainable Purchasing Handbook provides a guide to environmentally preferred purchasing for town staff as outlined by the Sustainable Purchasing Procedure under the town's Environmental Sustainability Policy. It will be updated annually to reflect new certifications and technologies.

Spring and summer conservation ideas Be proactive this season and try these tips to reduce your energy consumption and help the environment!

Find Out What Oakville's Doing to Help the Environment Read the latest fact sheets and find out what the Town is doing about water conservation, air quality, recycling, alternative energy, transportation and more! Download all eight fact sheets.