Community Engagement
Do you have two hours this summer to join CAM’s Kim deLagran at one of our many Muskoka markets? Email climateactionmuskoka@gmail.com
Ontario Clean Air Alliance · Seen at the Port Carling farmers market spreading the good news that tripling renewables is what we need to phase out polluting and high cost gas and nuclear (Ford’s favoured options). Renewable wind, solar, waterpower, storage and energy efficiency can meet all our electricity needs at a fraction of the cost. #TripleWindAndSolar
What One Person Can Do — Dr. Nell Thomas and HeatHealth.ca
Dr. Nell Thomas of Minden wanted to do something to alert not just her own patients, but everyone, to the health dangers caused by our heating planet, and ways to protect ourselves from the growing health impacts.
First she designed an extensive website at heathealth.ca to provide up-to-date health information. Then she bought three billboards in Haliburton and Muskoka to advertise this extensive resource. She says she plans to keep the website updated with the latest health information under the following headings. Check out heathealth.ca. The best way to protect yourself is to be informed.
Huntsville General Committee meeting – February 28
Climate Action Muskoka (CAM) delegated to the Huntsville councillors Wednesday to express community support for real climate action that will drive down fossil fuel pollution. Having been invited to delegate, CAM reviewed why escalating climate impacts require urgent action.
CAM also presented results from two climate surveys – one carried out by the District of Muskoka and the other an International Gallop Poll (see above) – that show citizens are demanding that their governments act to lower climate-heating greenhouse gas emissions and, surprisingly, that they are willing to pay more taxes and even to contribute personal income to get the task done!
Thank you to the 50+ community members who came out to support our delegation.
District of Muskoka Strategic Plan 2023-2026.
What One Person Can Do! Bravo, Al Bottomley!
If you have attended—or driven past—climate strikes in Muskoka or Sundridge you might well recognize the gentleman in the Extinction Rebellion sweatshirt above. Al Bottomley is a dedicated environmental activist and CAM supporter. (Beside him here is his grandson Angus.)
Al recently completed the Herculean task of visiting multiple municipal councils between Huntsville and North Bay to talk climate. He has addressed councils in Perry, Kearney, Monteith-Mcmurrich (Sprucedale), Armour, Burk’s Falls, Strong, Magnetawan, Ryerson, Sundridge, South River, and Macher. In Perry and Burk’s Falls Al was suppported by CAM climate strikers Sue King and Christine Lauffer respectively. Congrats to all.
Al reports that, “Basically, they all agreed to make a serious attempt to end fossil fuel consumption by 2035. Only one [council] did not agree; but, 40% of the councillors in this group did.” Al is currently exploring the possibility of holding a regional meeting to further climate action. Al, we commend you for your hard work and dedication. You are an inspiration!
EngageMuskoka – online engagement sites
District of Muskoka’s online engagement site , allows you to contribute your ideas and feedback on municipal issues and projects important to you!
Engage Bracebridge is an interactive space for you to provide your feedback on important projects and initiatives taking place in town. Help shape your community.
Engage Gravenhurst. Stay up to date with Town projects, provide feedback, share ideas and help guide decision-making in Gravenhurst.
Chime in Huntsville! This engagement site is an easy to use, 24/7 public platform to share your thoughts and ideas on how and what makes Huntsville great. Keep up to date with community initiatives, provide input, view comments and help drive the decision making in our community. Explore the current projects on this page and sign-up today to receive future updates.
