2011 Rural Roadside Vegetation Control Program
The Rural Roadside Vegetation Control Program will begin on June 1, 2011.
This program will help Strathcona County keep roadsides clear of weeds and brush, while reducing the use of herbicides.
Keeping rural roadsides free of noxious weeds and brush:
- improves visibility at intersections
- improves visibility along the roadside making it easier to see any wildlife
- improves drainage
- controls noxious weeds
- makes it easier to clear the roads of snow
All roads south of Highway 16 will receive a spot spray application of herbicide and all roads north of Highway 16 will receive a broadcast application of herbicide.
In all country residential subdivisions, herbicide will be applied by the spot spray method on noxious weeds and brush under two metres, as required.
Landowner Option Program
If rural residents do not want to have herbicide used in front of their property they have the option to control vegetation adjacent to their property themselves, rather than having it done by County staff.
Residents' comments and questions are welcome.
Further information
Transportation and Agriculture Services
780-417-7100 (24-hour)
transportationandagriculture@strathcona.ab.ca
Last updated: Wednesday, May 18, 2011
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