TERM OF COUNCIL PRIORITIES
CONTINUE TO CULTIVATE AN ENVIRONMENTALLY SUSTAINABLE CITY
+ RE-ESTABLISH THE URBAN TREE CANOPY
CREATING A MORE
CITY
A sustainable, clean and vibrant environment
is what makes Vaughan a beautiful city.
In 2015, the City took the first step
runs off lawns, streets and other
in rebuilding its tree canopy after
land surfaces?
thousands of trees were lost as a
The City has completed a
result of the 2013 ice storm and the
Stormwater Infrastructure Funding
Emerald Ash Borer (EAB). Through
the 2015 Tree Replacement Plan, the
City has replanted approximately half
of the trees lost in residential areas.
Council has included $3 million for
tree replacement.
Study that looked at how Vaughan
handles stormwater and what future
needs may be. The stormwater
management program plays a crucial
role in protecting public safety
and the environment as it works to
STORMWATER
reduce the risk of flooding, control
Did you know that stormwater is
erosion and maintain water quality
rainwater and melted snow that
in local creeks and streams.
Community
support
Residents, local schools and businesses
continue to show their commitment to the
environment by supporting annual events such
as the 20-Minute Makeover, Earth Hour
and Environmental Days.
2016 20-MINUTE MAKEOVER
An annual environmental awareness program in support of Earth Day.
• 16,800 Participants
from 52 Schools
• 13 Businesses
EARTH
HOUR
10
By turning
off the lights
between 8:30 p.m.
and 9:30 p.m.
on March 19, the
City reduced its
energy use by
12 megawatts.
MOMENTUM REPORT 2015 / 2016
• 5 Community Groups
• 16 City of Vaughan
Departments