Township joins sustainablity org

Woolwich will be joining Sustainable Waterloo Region (SWR) as an observing organization this year, the first step in developing a plan to reduce the township’s carbon footprint, saving money through energy efficiencies along the way.

The development of a plan also enhances the township’s position in seeking grants from senior governments, some of which are increasingly tied to greenhouse gas emission strategies, chief administrative officer David Brenneman told councilors meeting Tuesday night.

Joining SWR comes with an annual membership fee of $4,125.