Environmental impact study
Preserving the integrity of our natural areas goes hand-in-hand with sustaining the health and vitality of our community and enhancing the quality of life for all of us.
Whenever development is proposed within or adjacent to a significant natural area or feature within our city, and expected to adversely affect the natural space, we require one of the following processes to be conducted:
- An environmental impact study (EIS), or
- An environmental implementation report (EIR), which is applicable only to areas that have either an approved subwatershed study or watershed study.
To help you prepare your EIS, we've created the following resources:
Land acknowledgement
The City of Kitchener is situated on the traditional territory of the Chonnonton, Anishinaabeg, and Haudenosaunee Peoples. We recognize our responsibility to act as stewards for the land and honour the original caretakers who came before us. Our community is enriched by the enduring knowledge and deep-rooted traditions of the diverse First Nations, Métis, and Inuit Peoples who live in Kitchener today.