Grasp Your Pen! Saskatoon’s First Climate Action Budget Calls for Your Support
In the face of pressing challenges such as climate change, biodiversity loss, and pollution, Saskatoon stands at a critical crossroads. The upcoming 2024-2025 City Budget represents a watershed moment—a chance for the city to embrace sustainable practices and forge a resilient future. This budget is not just a financial plan; it’s a statement of commitment to environmental stewardship. Now, more than ever, your voice can shape Saskatoon’s destiny.
A Call to Action
As Saskatoon approaches the culmination of the 2024-2025 Multi-Year Business Plan & Budget, it’s time for residents to rally for a sustainable future. The Sustainability Department, along with environmental advocates, is pushing for a historic budget transformation that prioritizes climate action and sustainability. Your involvement is pivotal—let your voice be heard!
Saskatoon Rising: Join the Climate Action Movement
We invite you to write a letter to the City Council expressing your support for sustainability initiatives, climate action, and a cleaner Saskatoon. Stand shoulder to shoulder with the Sustainability Department and be part of this transformative moment. Saskatoon Rising is not just a hashtag; it’s a collective call for a city-wide commitment to combat climate change.
Act Now!
Arrange to submit your letter or speak before the City Council by November 27, 5 p.m. Your proactive engagement can help shape a future where Saskatoon becomes a beacon of environmental responsibility. Let’s seize this opportunity to create a Saskatoon that leads in fostering a healthier planet.
Final Budget Review: A Chance to Participate
City Council will meticulously review budget line options during the final budget review scheduled for November 28 – 30, 2023. This is the moment to stand with your neighbors at City Hall and advocate for a budget that reflects our collective commitment to sustainability.
Proposed Environmental Actions Need Your Support
Several environmentally impactful options have been proposed for the trimming the budget, including tree-related initiatives like Reduced Tree Planting (Option 7) and Extension of Tree Pruning Cycle (Option 8). Let us now see these options being cut for the next two years, let’s protect our trees and urban tree canopy! Out of the ten options, only four have been recommended and approved by the City of Saskatoon Council. For full details of potential cuts to the City of Saskatoon’s actions
Recommended Options That have been Cut
- Option 1 – Closure of East Compost Depot
- Option 2 – Adjust Operating Hours at Landfill and Material Recovery Centre
- Option 3 – Eliminate Skunk Inspection, Trapping, and Relocation Services for Private Residential Properties
- Option 4 – Reduce Mosquito Control Treatment Area
Your Letter Can Make a Difference
Support the environmental actions proposed, especially Option 7 – Reduced Tree Planting and Option 8 – Extension of Tree Pruning Cycle. Your letter can influence the decision to protect Saskatoon’s urban canopy and promote green initiatives in the face of biodiversity loss and climate change.
These are other environmental proposals which may be cut from action. Do you want to say good bye to these options over the next two years?
Option 1 – Closure of East Compost Depot
Option 2 – Adjust Operating hours at Landfill and Material Recovery Centre
Option 3 – Eliminate Skunk Inspection, Trapping and Relocation Services for Private Residential Properties
Option 4 – Reduce Mosquito Control Treatment Area
Option 5 – Discontinue Christmas Tree Drop-off Sites
Option 6 – Further adjustments to Operating hours at Landfill and Material Recovery Centre
Option 7 – Reduced Tree Planting
Option 8 – Extension of Tree Pruning Cycle
Option 9 – Eliminate GHG Management Software
Option 10 – Eliminate Healthy Yards and Boulevards Garden Program Advertising and Support
Option 11 – End Student Action for a Sustainable Future program contribution
Governance and Priorities Committee Recommendation
The Governance and Priorities Committee recommends including the aforementioned options in the 2024/2025 Preliminary Business Plan and Budget. These options signify a commitment to sustainability and a step towards a greener Saskatoon.
Let’s join hands, Saskatoon! This is our moment to contribute to a resilient, biodiverse, and cleaner city. Act now, write your letter, and be a part of Saskatoon’s journey towards a sustainable future! #SaskatoonRising #ClimateAction #SustainableFuture
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Blairmore Sector Plan Report; planning for the Richard St. Barbe Baker Afforestation Area, George Genereux Urban Regional Park and West Swale and areas around them inside of Saskatoon city limits
NEW P4G District Official Community Plan
Richard St. Barbe Baker Afforestation Area is located in Saskatoon, Saskatchewan, Canada north of Cedar Villa Road, within city limits, in the furthest south west area of the city. 52° 06′ 106° 45′
Addresses:
Part SE 23-36-6 – Afforestation Area – 241 Township Road 362-A
Part SE 23-36-6 – SW Off-Leash Recreation Area (Richard St. Barbe Baker Afforestation Area ) – 355 Township Road 362-A
S ½ 22-36-6 Richard St. Barbe Baker Afforestation Area (West of SW OLRA) – 467 Township Road 362-A
NE 21-36-6 “George Genereux” Afforestation Area – 133 Range Road 3063
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Please help protect / enhance your afforestation areas, please contact the Friends of the Saskatoon Afforestation Areas Inc. (e-mail / e-transfers )Support the afforestation areas with your donation or membership ($20.00/year). Please donate by paypal or by using e-transfers Please and thank you! Your donation and membership is greatly appreciated. Members e-mail your contact information to be kept up to date!
Donations can be made through Paypal, Canada Helps, Contact Donate A Car Canada, SARCAN Drop & Go 106100594 for the Friends of the Saskatoon Afforestation Areas Inc.
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Richard St. Barbe Baker
Richard St. Barbe Baker Afforestation Area. George Genereux Urban Regional Park. 