Planning and Acting for a Greener Acton
The Acton Sustainable Neighbourhood Action Plan (SNAP) is a plan being developed with your community to make Fairy Lake, Black Creek and the surrounding neighbourhood healthier and ready for a changing climate.
Your Neighbourhood Action Plan
The Action Plan was developed through a collaboration amongst:
- Credit Valley Conservation (CVC)
- Town of Halton Hills
- Halton Region
- Local residents, businesses, community groups and partners and local leaders
The action-oriented plan addresses local environmental opportunities and community interests rooted in science. It advances the sustainability objectives of project partners at the neighbourhood scale, including the Town of Halton Hills’ Fairy Lake Water Quality Study (2023) and Climate Change Adaptation Plan (2020), Halton Region’s Total Phosphorus Offset Strategy (2016) and CVC’s Black Creek Subwatershed Study amplifies local programs in a targeted way.
The plan was endorsed by the CVC’s Board of Directors and Town of Halton Hills Council in March 2026.
Get Involved!
Join us at an Upcoming Event
Visit cvc.ca/ActonSnapEvents for event happening in Acton SNAP.
Key Features of the Plan
The Action Plan is centered around a collective, forward-thinking vision for Acton, created in collaboration with the community and project partners. Reflecting their strong commitment to the community and its future, more than 870 Acton residents, along with representatives from local businesses, institutions, organizations and agencies, contributed to the development of this plan.
Acton is a welcoming community committed to protecting Fairy Lake and local ecosystems, fostering a climate-resilient, sustainable future where people and nature thrive.
The goals of the SNAP include:
- Thriving Fairy Lake, Black Creek and Bovis Creek
- Greener Homes, Businesses and Institutions
- Welcoming Parks, Sustainable Green Spaces and Streets
- Connected Communities Caring for Nature
The SNAP focuses on four overarching priorities and enhancements for:
- Stewardship of natural areas
- Sustainable actions on private properties
- Improving green spaces for nature and recreation
- Robust community engagement
The Plan outlines 22 recommended actions focused on key priorities such as stewardship of natural areas, sustainable practices on private properties and strong community engagement.
Early actions are underway with many residents, community groups, organizations and businesses working together to build momentum and drive meaningful change.
The Plan also provides a framework for measuring progress and shared success.
About Acton
The Acton SNAP focuses on a historic community in northwest Halton Hills through which Black Creek flows. The area features a mix of heritage homes, newer subdivisions and local businesses centered around Mill Street and Highway 7.
A walkable downtown and GO Transit access are complemented by natural features like Fairy Lake, Prospect Park, and nearby conservation areas. Located within the Credit River Watershed and near the Niagara Escarpment and Bruce Trail, Acton offers a rare blend of urban living near nature and the countryside. Its proximity to the Greenbelt supports a lifestyle rooted in environmental stewardship and sustainable growth.
The Acton SNAP area includes:
- Residential properties
- Commercial areas
- Schools
- Places of worship
- Neighbourhood parks and gardens
- Community gathering spaces
- Natural areas and community assets that we can protect and enhance
- A lively and active community ready to engage in climate action
- Many opportunities for environmental restoration and retrofit
Project Partners
Photo Gallery
Upcoming Events
Project News
