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Celebrate environmental champions—submit your nominations for the DECAC Environmental Awards

Whitby, Ontario – Do you know someone who has made a positive impact on environmental conservation and/or climate action through projects completed between October 1, 2023 and June 1, 2025? The Durham Environment and Climate Advisory Committee (DECAC) invites you to nominate individuals and organizations for the 2025 DECAC Environmental Achievement Awards.

When: Submit your nominations by Friday, June 27.

Established in 2003, the DECAC Environmental Achievement Awards is held every other year to...

Storm Update: Brock Township Emergency April 8, 2025

The Township of Brock declared a State of Emergency and The Region of Durham continues to assist with responding to damage from freezing rain and ice accumulation from recent storms. Residents are encouraged to contact their insurance providers to see if storm-related expenses and losses are covered.

Emergency Centre for Storm Relief in Township of Brock

If you need a warm meal or support due to the storm and power outage, visit the emergency centre at the Beaverton Royal Canadian Legion (517 Mara...

Storm Update: Township of Brock Emergency - Monday, April 7, 2025

The Township of Brock has declared a State of Emergency and many residents are still without power. The Region of Durham is responding to damage from freezing rain and ice accumulation from recent storms. Residents are encouraged to contact their insurance providers to see if storm-related expenses and losses are covered.

Emergency Centre for Storm Relief in Township of Brock

If you need a warm meal or support due to the storm and power outage, visit the emergency centre at the Beaverton Royal...

Storm Update: Brock Township Emergency April 4, 2025

The Township of Brock has Declared a State of Emergency and many residents are still without power. The Region of Durham is responding to damage from freezing rain and ice accumulation from recent storms. Residents are encouraged to contact their insurance providers to see if storm-related expenses and losses are covered. 

Emergency Centre for Storm Relief in Township of Brock

If you need a warm meal or support due to the storm and power outage, visit the emergency centre at the Beaverton Royal Canadian...

Fog Testing in the Madawaska SPS Catchment Area

The Regional Municipality of Durham is working with Civica Infrastructure on an Inflow and Infiltration (I/I) Reduction study. The study’s objectives are to identify sources of rainwater entering the sanitary sewers and develop a plan to reduce these flows.

The sanitary sewer system is an underground pipe network that collects wastewater produced by houses, businesses and industries. The purpose of the pipe network is to direct the wastewater to a treatment plant where the water is treated...