From District of Saanich: We Need Your InputThe Noxious Weeds Bylaw was first adopted by Saanich Council in 1906, to protect agriculture. Now more than 100 years later the Noxious Weeds Bylaw receives very few complaints about agricultural weeds, but is instead used mainly to control tall grasses and lacks clarity regarding invasive species, which… Continue reading Saanich Open House on Noxious Weeds Bylaw Initiative, Nov. 6
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Saanich Open House on Noxious Weeds Bylaw Initiative, Nov. 6
From District of Saanich: We Need Your InputThe Noxious Weeds Bylaw was first adopted by Saanich Council in 1906, to protect agriculture. Now more than 100 years later the Noxious Weeds Bylaw receives very few complaints about agricultural weeds, but is instead used mainly to control tall grasses and lacks clarity regarding invasive species, which… Continue reading Saanich Open House on Noxious Weeds Bylaw Initiative, Nov. 6
Graham Creek Spill Clean-up Now in Planning Stage
Island Asphalt Paving has publicly and fully acknowledged the damage to Graham Creek caused by the spill of “tack coating” from their facility in Keating Industrial Park last week. They have hired SNC Lavalin to undertake a full-scale clean-up operation. They have already undertaken initial surveys and have had work crews continuing the removal of… Continue reading Graham Creek Spill Clean-up Now in Planning Stage
“BC Rivers Day” at Whitehead Park, Sept 29th, 1-3 pm
The Friends of Tod Creek Watershed invite everyone to help them celebrate BC Rivers Day on Sept 29th 2013, 1-3 pm, at at Whitehead Park (corner of Prospect Lake Road and Goward Road at Whitehead Park is located at Prospect Lake). It is our mission to protect and enhance the integrity and biodiversity of our watershed. Toward this goal, we participate in many… Continue reading “BC Rivers Day” at Whitehead Park, Sept 29th, 1-3 pm
“BC Rivers Day” at Whitehead Park, Sept 29th, 1-3 pm
The Friends of Tod Creek Watershed invite everyone to help them celebrate BC Rivers Day on Sept 29th 2013, 1-3 pm, at at Whitehead Park (corner of Prospect Lake Road and Goward Road at Whitehead Park is located at Prospect Lake). It is our mission to protect and enhance the integrity and biodiversity of our watershed. Toward this goal, we participate in many… Continue reading “BC Rivers Day” at Whitehead Park, Sept 29th, 1-3 pm
Carbon Champions Night, October 17th, 2013, 6pm-8pm
Date and Time: October 17th, 2013 6pm-8pm Location: David Lam Auditorium at the University of Victoria Free Registration: http://www.carbonchampsnight.eventbrite.ca Join us for an engaging evening with those who are leading change in Saanich and throughout the Province of BC. This informative night will provide inspiration through the people and projects that are reducing emissions and… Continue reading Carbon Champions Night, October 17th, 2013, 6pm-8pm
Saanich considers Invasive Species Management Strategy
The District of Saanich's Committee of the Whole Meeting will consider proposals for an Invasive Species Management Strategy, as encapsulated in two documents, on Monday, April 15, 2013, from 7:30 p.m. onwards, at the Council Chambers, Saanich Municipal Hall. You are welcome to attend and will be given an opportunity to make a 5 minute presentation to Council… Continue reading Saanich considers Invasive Species Management Strategy
Community Open House: Renewable Energy at UVic
The University of Victoria is undertaking a study to determine the feasibility of constructing a Biomass Thermal Energy Plant at the Gordon Head Campus. This open house is the first step in an eight-month exploratory process in which people are being asked for their input. WHY?: UVic has set targets to reduce its greenhouse gas emissions… Continue reading Community Open House: Renewable Energy at UVic