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.
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:
- Developing Near Watercourses
- Environmental Development Review Group - 280Kb PDF
- Environmental Management Areas Strategy -545Kb PDF
- Best Management Practices and links to other government agencies
- Past events hosted or facilitated by the City of Vernon
