Environmental Planning
As part of the Planning Department, Environmental planning staff strive to foster public confidence in sustainable planning practices, ecosystem considerations in land use planning and the creation of a balance between ecosystem health and development.
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Environmental planning responsibilities include:
- To address issues of ecosystem protection and conservation and collaborate across City departments to develop and recommend sustainable planning policies.
- To work with the community to foster stewardship, provide education and outreach opportunities and collaborate on projects which assist in the creation of a culture of sustainability.
- To provide liaison with other government agencies, industry, business and non-profit organizations.
The following links provide information on provincial and federal regulations and best management practices, City policy, programs, initiatives and opportunities for community input and involvement:
West Nile Virus Risk Reduction Program
Click here to download Vernon’s West Nile Virus Risk Reduction Program Brochure, also available at all City of Vernon facilities.
The City of Vernon has applied for and received funding under the West Nile Virus Risk Reduction Initiative intermittently since 2005. BWP Consulting Inc. (BWP), has been conducting the West Nile Virus (WNV) Program in the City of Vernon since its inception. The WNV Program is entirely funded by grant money made available by the BC Ministry of Healthy Living and Sport and administered through the Union of British Columbia Municipalities (UBCM). |
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