Community Climate Change Adaptation Plan

Wellington County's climate is changing and the risks are growing.

As temperatures rise, the region can expect hotter summers and more frequent extreme heat events. Heavier rainfall will also become more common, increasing the risk of flooding.

The County of Wellington is creating a community climate change adaptation plan.

This plan will help the County understand and prepare for the effects of a changing climate. It will:

Identify how climate change could affect local communities (such as extreme heat risks for outdoor workers, and flooding impacts on farms and neighbourhoods)
Assess where the community is most at risk and vulnerable
Determine priority areas that need action
Develop practical steps to reduce those impacts

Building the plan together

Wellington County's community climate change adaptation plan is being developed with input from a wide range of voices, including member municipalities, public health units, school boards, Conservation Authorities, Indigenous communities, equity-denied groups, social support organizations, and you.

Public Engagement Session Presentation

Residents, farmers, business owners, and community members from across Wellington County: join us at our second in-person public workshop on May 20, 2026 at 6:30 pm at Wellington Museum and Archives.

No previous attendance required.

The workshop will begin with a presentation on what we heard at the March sessions, followed by an assessment of Wellington County's climate vulnerabilities and risks. Your local knowledge and perspective matter and your input will directly shape Wellington County's Climate Adaptation Plan.