Announcing the Green Environment Strategy

The City of St. Albert is pleased to announce the release of its new Green Environment Strategy. This long-range plan will play an important role in guiding the City’s operational activities and reinforcing its commitment to ecological sustainability over the next 10 years.  

The foundation of the Green Environment Strategy is tied closely to the green environment goal of the City’s Municipal Development Plan, Flourish: Growing to 100K, which includes principles related to natural features, biodiversity, water quality and the urban forest. 

The following four strategic directions were identified to guide the City’s environmental goals, conservation efforts and sustainable development practices: 

• Watershed: Protect wetlands and riparian areas and improve stormwater quality to contribute to the health of the watershed. 
• Biodiversity: Monitor, protect and enhance natural features, parks and open spaces to maintain, sustain and enrich biodiversity. 
• Stewardship: Develop, maintain and enhance community environmental programs to foster a sense of stewardship of natural features, parks and open spaces. 
• Governance: Develop and follow regulatory documentation for the protection of the environment. This could include regulations, guidelines, standards, policies and processes. 

The Green Environment Strategy is the first of 10 long-range strategies to be developed and shared, and shifts the way we approach and prioritize long-range planning. These long-range strategies will guide the actions and direction of the City of St. Albert over the next 10 years and progress towards achieving the vision set out in the City’s Municipal Development Plan.  

Learn more about the Green Environment Strategy. 

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