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Environmental Initiatives Grants Recommendations
Presented by: Kevin Cole, Director
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RECOMMENDATION(S)
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That the following Environmental Initiatives Grants in the total amount of $26,295.96 be approved:
· Big Lake Environment Support Society for Migratory Bird Day at Lois Hole Centennial Provincial Park: $1,280.00
· Big Lake Environment Support Society to update, print and market the bird and plant guides to Lois Hole Centennial Provincial Park: $4,000.00
· St. Albert Botanic Park to construct raised beds and drip irrigation system as a teaching station for Park’s raised garden bed classes: $2,515.96
· St. Albert Nature School to expand the school’s program and develop and promote nature-based education materials: $8,500.00
· St. Albert Tool Library Society to complete phase 2 of the project which focuses on marketing and improving inventory and services (Fix It Café) of the Tool Library: $5,000.00
· WILDNorth to expand wildlife rehabilitation and rescue care programs to St. Albert: $5,000.00
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PURPOSE OF REPORT
This report identifies the Environmental Advisory Committee (EAC) recommendations for the 2018 Environmental Initiatives Grant Program allocation.
ALIGNMENT TO COUNCIL STRATEGIC PRIORITY
Strategic Priority #6: Environmental Stewardship: Explore innovative environmental and conservation opportunities.
ALIGNMENT TO COUNCIL DIRECTION
Council Policy C-EUS-02, the Environmental Initiatives Grant Program
BACKGROUND AND DISCUSSION
Under Council Policy C-EUS-02, the Environmental Initiatives Grant Program (EIGP) provides a source of funds to assist eligible St. Albert Community groups in defraying costs associated with environmental projects or programs that are supportive of the City’s environmental policy, plans, or practices.
The EIGP is offered to eligible groups on an annual basis. The total annual grant funding available is based on $0.50 per capita which equates to $33,200 available for disburseme...
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