Overview
Environmental Services is made up of an Environmental Coordinator and Environmental Assistant. The Environmental Services staff responsibilities include the enforcement and administration of the following statutes: Weed Control Act, Soil Conservation Act, and the Agricultural Pests Act.
The Environmental Services (ES) staff monitor for newly introduced invasive species while working to control and eradicate invasive weed species to protect the biodiversity of the Crowsnest Pass. Eradication or control of invasive species, such as prohibited noxious and noxious weeds, is critical to the long-term prosperity of our natural landscapes. The ES staff are responsible for managing weeds on Municipal properties, however, weed control on private property is the responsibility of the landowner. The ES staff are happy to conduct inspections and provide guidance on best practices and control measures.
The ES staff assist landowners with nuisance pests by providing advice, inspections, and live trap rentals. The ES staff host weed pulls every Wednesday morning in the months of June, July, and August on various riparian areas throughout the Crowsnest Pass. The Environmental Services staff are working hard to restore these areas back to their native vegetation.