Five pillars of sustainability guide each decision we make and the development of our Integrated Community Sustainability Plan:
- economy
- governance
- natural environment
- community
- land use
Programs and initiatives that promote sustainability include two grant programs: Alternative Land Use Services (ALUS) for agricultural producers.
We also distribute annual awards to community members or organizations that have taken initiatives or shown innovation in sustainability. Nominate yourself or a neighbour for a Sustainability Award.
Natural environment
To protect our natural environment, we focus our work on six components:
- Biodiversity - the variety of living things and helps keep our ecosystems dynamic, but intact over time.
- Climate and air - important to human and environmental health. We work hard to limit our emissions of greenhouse gases and other pollutants.
- Energy - required for life as we know it, but its production can take a toll on the environment.
- Green building practices - can help the environment and impact any home owner's life.
- Responsible recreation - on land and water is fun and rewarding.
- Waterfront living - has both its rewards and its challenges. Let our Interactive Guide help you lower your impact on our waters.
Plans and reports
Governance strategies that Council uses to achieve a green community include:
Integrated Community Sustainability Plan (ICSP) |
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The Integrated Community Sustainability Plan (ICSP) seeks to increase the County's sustainability performance in community, land use, economy, environment and governance. The plan has been updated to incorporate our new vision of a sustainable rural community. Community engagment was provided throughout the development of the Plan and has been summarized in the What We Heard document. |
State of the Environment Report |
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The State of the Environment Report (SoE) 2012 provides an overview of environmental trends in Parkland County. |
Environmental Conservation Master Plan |
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The Environmental Conservation Master Plan (ECMP) highlights environmentally sensitive areas that are important to conserve, enhance and restore. |
Lake management plans |
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Parkland County partners with several organizations, including the North Saskatchewan Watershed Alliance (NSWA), to develop lake management plans for five lakes in the County including: |
Wetland inventory |
| The Wetland Inventory highlights the current and historical wetlands within Parkland County. |
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