Blackfalds looking for resident input on reducing environmental impact
During the development of the 2016 Municipal Sustainability Plan (MSP), two actions to build environmental performance and awareness were identified.
First, to develop and approve an Environmental Stewardship Strategy (ESS) with key focus areas on water, land, energy, buildings & infrastructure, waste, and air; the second action is to develop an environmental program with key elements being awareness through communications and signage for Town infrastructure.
Infrastructure Services Manager Laura Thevenaz encourages everyone to have a say in how the strategy will address the ever-growing environmental concerns:
“This is a chance when we give residents and the business community the ability to influence how we shape the future; a responsibility that we must all take seriously and take part in for our kids today and future generations,” she says. “Managing and protecting Blackfalds’ environment is a collaborative effort between our community members and the Town.”