LIVING
community enhancements
EN V I R O N MENTAL I NI T I AT I V ES
COUNTRYSIDE SOUTH SUBDIVISION | WILLIAM VAVREK
A number of annual initiatives take place to keep Grande Prairie clean and green.
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Partners for Climate Protection Program: The City of Grande Prairie is one of over 240 municipalities who have joined PCP, making a public commitment to reduce emis-
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City Scrub: Every year schools, businesses, residents and
sions. These members cover all provinces and territories,
community groups volunteer 20 minutes of their time to
and account for more than 80% of the Canadian population.
pick up garbage in and around the city. City Scrub occurs in the spring and has more than 7,000 participants helping to make our City a cleaner place.
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Vermicomposting: The City offers sessions several times a year to community groups and schools on composting organic waste in order to decrease waste being sent to
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Community Enhancement Grants: Each year the City
the landfill. cityofgp.com/environment
supports a number of community environmental and beautification initiatives through the community enhancement grants. Visit cityofgp.com/environment to find out if your community project is eligible! •
Edible Planting: The City has an edible planting policy that increases the number of planted fruit trees and shrubs throughout the community. Edible trees and shrubs are planted in parks throughout the city and residents are encouraged to enjoy the harvest.
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