Sustainability Spotlight

The District of Kent is committed to reducing greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions as well as strengthening resilience to the impacts of climate change. We are working hard to implement policies, create strategies, improve education, and raise awareness of the increasing extreme weather events. Click here to view our Kent Sustainability Spotlight.

The District of Kent is committed to reducing greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions as well as strengthening resilience to the impacts of climate change. We are working hard to implement policies, create strategies, improve education, and raise awareness of the increasing extreme weather events. Click here to view our Kent Sustainability Spotlight.

Corporate

Climate Mitigation

Aberdeen building renovations including solar panels
Agassiz Bypass Trail development and native plantings, in partnership with the Fraser Valley Conservancy
Residents invited to participate in two offerings of the FoodCycler pilot program
Replace streetlights with LED bulbs when required
22 trees planted on District green space
Chaplin Road culvert upgrade

Climate Adaptation

Budget cycle of ten years
Pilot rip rap near Bridge Road
Agassiz Slough floodbox and floodgate upgrade
Participant in a comprehensive flood strategy
Upgraded culvert on Cartier Road
Purchase of a portable pump
Installation of a standby generator at Municipal Hall

Community

Climate Mitigation

Active Transportation Plan
33 sidewalk letdowns completed in the townsite
E-billing option for utilities
Addition of two public EV chargers
10 bike racks installed throughout parks and the townsite
New residential developments require level 2 EV charging stations

Climate Adaptation

Tree development bylaw