Grey County seeks public input on New Climate Adaptation Plan: Resilient Grey

Grey County is inviting residents to help shape Resilient Grey, the County’s new Climate Change Adaptation Plan. The plan aims to increase understanding of how changing weather patterns are affecting our region—and how we can build more resilient communities today to protect our future.

Residents are encouraged to complete the Resilient Grey public survey by May 20, 2025 at grey.ca/resilient-grey. The survey takes about ten minutes and covers topics such as extreme weather, infrastructure, environmental impacts, economic challenges, and community preparedness. Public input is vital to ensure the plan reflects local experiences and priorities.

Two public Climate Conversation Workshops are also planned:

• Monday, May 5 (Virtual via Zoom) – 7:00 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. RSVP here. 
• Wednesday, May 14 (In-person at Grey Roots Museum & Archives) – 2:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m. RSVP here.

As part of the broader planning process, Resilient Grey also includes community conversations, partner consultations, and technical assessments. The final strategy is expected in spring 2026.

Residents can also take part by hosting their own conversation using the Resilient Grey Conversation Kit—ideal for discussions with family, neighbours, coworkers, or community groups.

“Changing weather patterns affect people differently,” says Linda Scott Swanston, Grey County Manager of Climate Change Initiatives. “We depend on public input to identify local concerns and ideas we might otherwise overlook. The more voices we hear, the more effective and inclusive Resilient Grey will be.”

To learn more, complete the survey, or RSVP for a workshop, visit grey.ca/resilient-grey.

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For media inquiries contact Rob Hatten, communications manager at rob.hatten [at] grey.ca (rob[dot]hatten[at]grey[dot]ca) or call 519-373-1592.