Surrey, BC

Mayor: Dianne L. Watts

Date of Adoption:
2005-07-01

Primary Contact:
Fauzia Rafiq

Why My City is Cool

Surrey is already rather cool with over 500 parks, greenbelts and nature trails; a great recycling and waste management program; and ongoing awarness raising campaigns for the protection of our environment.

As well, Surrey is committed to the Partnerships for Climate Protection--the first step to becoming a Cool City.

Located on the US/Canada border at about 40 minutes from Vancouver.

Population: Over 410,000, Area: 317 square kilometers with over 6,000 acres of designated parkland and green space. Website: http://www.surrey.ca/

Sign up as an activist in Surrey now, and help your city follow through on its commitment.

Contact the city lead now!

 Get Involved with Cool Cities

Milestones Completed (about)

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Milestone 1: Establish Campaign IN PROGRESS
  • Write a city profile on the Cool Cities website
Milestone 2: Engage The Community
Milestone 3: City Signs Agreement COMPLETE
  • Municipality makes formal commitment to reduce greenhouse gas emissions. (US: Mayors' Climate Protection Agreement or Cool Counties Agreement. Canada: Canadian Partners for Climate Protection)
Milestone 4: Initial Solution Steps
Milestone 5: Advanced Smart Energy Solutions
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