Wasaga Beach Climate Action Team – Seasons Greetings

Season’s Greetings

As we celebrate the joy of the holiday season, our climate action team radiates warmth and hope. This festive season, let’s unite in gratitude for the precious planet we call home. May the spirit of togetherness inspire sustainable choices, and may our collective efforts be the gift that keeps on giving to future generations.
Wishing our incredible members and our community a joyous holiday filled with love, laughter, and a commitment to a greener tomorrow. Together, let’s usher in a new year with renewed dedication to protecting our environment.
Merry Christmas and Happy Holidays, and here’s to a brighter, eco-friendly future!

Wasaga Beach Climate Action Team

December 2023 Newsletter

2023 Highlights

 As 2023 comes to an end, we summarized some of key activities and accomplishments, aligned with WBCAT Mission “To work collaboratively with the local government, business and residents to inspire climate change mitigation and adaptation.”

… with the local government:

• Numerous meetings and communications with the Town Council and Staff
• Influenced the Term of Council Priorities Green Pillar strategic initiatives
• Influenced the creation of the Climate Action Advisory Committee
• Influenced the installation of EV charging stations at several town facilities
• Submitted a response to the Comprehensive Zoning By-Law Review
• Met with MPP Brian Saunderson

… with the local businesses:

• Awarded 13 Green Certificates to businesses who demonstrated commitment to    eco-friendly and sustainable business practices
• https://wasagabeachclimateaction.com/congratulate-businesses-green-certificate/
• Participated in Fram beachfront redevelopment workshop
• Partnered with The Institute of Georgian Bay for the “Achieving Sustainability through a Greener Economy” event and creation of a regional Hub
• https://tisgb.com/2023-events/achieving-sustainability-through-a-greener-economy/

… with the residents:

• Hosted the Spring Beach Clean-up and partnered with Georgian Bay Forever beach clean-up every Tuesday morning in summer
• https://wasagabeachclimateaction.com/news/page/2/
• Launched some weekly Community Bike Rides 
• https://wasagabeachclimateaction.com/community-bike-ride/
• Launched the Carbon Footprint Challenge 
• https://wasagabeachclimateaction.com/carbon-footprint-challenge/
• Launched a Survey for residents to help us define our 2023 priorities
• https://wasagabeachclimateaction.com/take-our-survey/
• Participated in the Home & Garden Show
• Participated in the Senior Information and Active Living Expo
• Participated in the Wasaga Beach Farmers Market
• Hosted the Energy Improvement Symposium attended by over 100 participants, speakers and exhibitors                                                   
• https://wasagabeachclimateaction.com/home-energy-improvement-symposium/
• Hosted a Coffee, Cakes, Floods & Fire event to inform and recruit volunteers
• https://wasagabeachclimateaction.com/volunteer-event/
• Published monthly articles in The BeachBOOSTER 
• https://www.beachbooster.com/Publications
• Published monthly articles in What’s Up? Georgian Bay Magazine 
• https://whatsupgb.com/
• Published several articles and interview in The Sun/Simcoe.com newspaper  https://wasagabeachclimateaction.com/articles/
• Communicated with a regular Newsletter to our 450+ subscribers
•  https://wasagabeachclimateaction.com/newsletters/

Finally some fundraising activities to help us fund our activities:

• Rain Barrel sales

https://wasagabeachclimateaction.com/rain-barrel-fundraising-sale-2023/

• Tru Earth eco-friendly products sales
• https://wasagabeachclimateaction.com/tru-earth-laundry-strips-and-more/
• Hosted a Perfect Wine Pairing Night fundraising event
• Thank you to the Town of Wasaga Beach for allocating a Grant to fund the creation of our website
• https://wasagabeachclimateaction.com/

Thank you to our sponsors.  This year wouldn’t have been possible without you.
https://wasagabeachclimateaction.com/about/