Environment, City of Waterloo, Ontario, Canada
 
Environment
 


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Waterloo is an "Environment First" community. Environmental Services is at the forefront of this movement. The dynamic approach we have taken to address concerns for the environment has won us the respect and praise of the industry, as well as the public’s confidence. Programs for protecting environmental features, our work in tree preservation and Storm Water Management innovations are all leading edge.

Contact information for Waterloo Environmental Clubs, Groups, and Organizations are found here.

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Visit Waterloo Parks Facebook Page for Park Event listings!

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Environmental Strategic Plan
 

To remain proactive and build upon existing environmental management capabilities, the City of Waterloo passed an updated Environmental Strategy in April 2010.

It is a living document that is divided into five theme areas:

  • Energy, air and waste
  • Planning and growth
  • Water resources
  • Greenspace
  • Environmental awareness and culture

Under each, there are goals, strategic objectives, indicators, completed and on-going actions and opportunities for action. The strategy’s implementation will be ongoing.

Overall, the strategy is intended to guide corporate decision-making, act as an accounting mechanism, enable evaluation of progress and steer the municipality towards greater levels of environmental sustainability.

Download the documents below to find out more about the strategy.

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Caring For Your Lawn Without Pesticides
 

The City of Waterloo has put together a brochure that explains how to care for your lawn under Ontario's new Cosmetic Pesticides Ban. Click the link below for general lawn-care tips, information on the ban, and ways to control common weeds.

 

The Usual Suspects

 

 

There's lots of information online as well. Check out the  Professional Lawn-Care Association of Ontario or go to “Add It Up” for more advice.