Wellington County has won $105,000 in federal funding to develop Weather-Ready Wellington, a new climate adaptation plan aimed at protecting local infrastructure and strengthening community resilience.
County Climate Change and Sustainability Manager Karen Chisholme said the plan will assess risks and develop strategies specific to Wellington’s rural and agricultural needs, with public engagement opportunities set for 2026.
Warden Chris White said the initiative builds on the County’s existing Future Focused climate plan, which targets net-zero emissions by 2050. The new plan will focus on adapting to rising temperatures, stronger storms, and other local climate impacts.