Environmental Advisory Committee

That the agenda be approved as circulated.

That the Environmental Advisory Committee meeting minutes of August 21, 2025 be approved as circulated.

That the Port Hope Environmental Advisory Committee recommends an allocation of $3,000 from the Committee's budget for the planning and execution of a tree planting event; and That the event shall directly contribute to the implementation of strategies 13 and 14 of the Port Hope's Sustainable Future - Community Climate Action Plan; and That the designated site for this event shall be the area south of the former Chemetron Lagoon; and That this initiative shall be supported by the municipality to ensure comprehensive planning, resource allocation, and community engagement.

That the Environmental Advisory Committee endorse the Chair and Staff Liaison in preparing and submitting an expression of interest for the Municipal Climate Internship program offered by Environmental Leadership Canada; and That municipal staff, in conjunction with the Environmental Advisory Committee Chair, are instructed to coordinate necessary actions for successful application and potential program implementation, aligning with Port Hope's Sustainable Future – Community Climate Action Plan objectives.

That the Environmental Advisory Committee endorses the development of a Sustainable Shopping Guide to educate and inform consumers about sustainable shopping options and practices; and That the Committee recommends collaboration with the HBIA and the Port Hope Chamber of Commerce