Got an opinion on how Prince George can have a smaller carbon footprint and better the surrounding environment?
The City is giving the public a chance to help update a greenhouse gas management plan that hasn’t been touched in over a decade with engagement sessions over the next month, along with an online survey option.
According to a release, gas emissions in Prince George are made up of burning gasoline and diesel in vehicles (50 per cent), buildings burning natural gas for heat and hot water account (33 per cent), and biodegradable materials (13 per cent).
All of the above data will be reflected in the new plan, says City Environment Supervisor Andrea Byrne.
“We’ve identified 13 specific actions that are relevant to the Prince George community, are aligned with other City initiatives, and have the potential to significantly reduce our GHG emissions while also potentially reducing long-term infrastructure costs, making people healthier, and even stimulating new economic opportunities. Now we want residents to indicate the actions that are most important to them.”
The previous report in 2007 solidified Prince George as one of the first Canadian communities to set targets and measure results in fighting climate change, while also implementing a GHG inventory.
Residents can have their say in-person at any of the following engagement periods:
- June 12 @ Prince George Public Library, 11 a.m. to 8 p.m.
- Presentations scheduled for 12:15 p.m., 4:30 p.m., and 7 p.m.
- June 22 @ Prince George Farmers Market, 8:30 a.m. to 2 p.m.
- July 11 @ Lheidli T’enneh Memorial Park Pavilion, 12 to 8 p.m.
The online survey will be available starting Wednesday (June 12) until the end of July 31 on the City of Prince George website.
Once the public sessions are complete, a draft plan will be presented to City Council at a to-be-determined date for final approval.
