Seguin Township is committed to protecting the natural environment, improving energy efficiency, and reducing carbon emissions. Guided by the “environment first” principle, Mayor, Council, and staff are taking practical, meaningful action to support a healthier and more sustainable future. Through climate planning, energy management, and environmental stewardship, Seguin Township is working to reduce greenhouse gas emissions, improve municipal operations, and strengthen long-term resilience across the community.

This work includes improving the performance of Township buildings and facilities, tracking and reducing energy use, exploring low-carbon solutions, and protecting the natural areas that make Seguin unique. Together, these efforts reflect Seguin’s commitment to responsible leadership and a greener future. Explore this page to learn more about the Township’s environmental and energy plans, programs, and ongoing initiatives. 
 

Seguin Township’s climate and energy program helps guide local action to reduce emissions, improve energy efficiency, and prepare for the impacts of climate change. Through its climate action and energy management plans, the Township is working to make municipal operations more sustainable, reduce reliance on fossil fuels, and support a healthier, more resilient future for the community. This includes improving energy use in municipal buildings and facilities, planning for lower-carbon operations, and identifying practical opportunities to reduce greenhouse gas emissions over time. Seguin’s work is also supported through ICECAP (Integrated Community Energy and Climate Action Plans) partnership—which connects the Township with other municipalities and First Nations in the Georgian Bay Biosphere to advance a collaborative, cost-effective approach to regional climate action and energy planning. The Township also participates in the Partners for Climate Protection program, a national municipal framework that helps guide emissions measurement, target-setting, action planning, implementation, and progress reporting. 

Seguin Township’s water quality and benthic monitoring programs help guide local action to protect lake health, support environmental stewardship, and monitor the condition of our aquatic ecosystems. Through ongoing monitoring and data collection, including participation in programs such as the Lake Partner Program (Lake Partner Program - FOCA answers Ontario cottage country questions) —a volunteer-based water quality monitoring program coordinated by the Federation of Ontario Cottagers’ Associations—the Township is working to protect water quality and support a healthy, resilient future for the lakes and communities that define Seguin.