Lanark County Council has unveiled a comprehensive climate action workplan for 2025, alongside the 2025 budget for climate and environmental initiatives. The plan includes launching the Better Homes Lanark program, starting a study for a natural heritage system, and advancing the Building to Net Zero (BNZ) project. Key actions also include a green infrastructure inventory and a risk assessment for the Climate Adaptation Plan.
Among the highlights for this year are the installation of two level-three electric vehicle charging stations in Perth, spring and fall tree seedling giveaways, and funding for the Municipal Climate Action Grant and a new community climate grant.
The $210,000 budget supports these efforts, with $25,000 allocated to the Community Climate Grant and additional funds for planning, consultation, and nature-based climate solutions. Michelle Rabbetts, Climate Environmental Coordinator, emphasized that the county is committed to achieving greenhouse gas reduction targets through these initiatives.
