Other Environmental Information

 

• Pesticide Use Bylaw
• West Nile Virus
• NW School Environmental Poster Contest
• New Westminster Community Garden
• Parks & Urban Wildlife
   

Pesticide Use Bylaw

City of New Westminster Pesticide Use Bylaw

New Westminster Smart Gardening & Lawn Care Brochure

West Nile Virus

West Nile virus (WNv) is an infectious disease that is transmitted to humans by the bite of an infected mosquito. Birds (e.g. crows) are the primary WNv hosts because they develop sufficient levels of the virus which can be transmitted to mosquitoes that can then infect humans.

The first detection of WNv in North America was in New York in 1999 and since then it has been steadily spreading across the continent. The virus arrived into British Columbia during the end of the summer of 2009.

The City of New Westminster has been cooperating with the Fraser Health Authority and is using an integrated approach to address the threats posed by WNv. Over the past few years, mosquito breeding habitat in surface waters and catch basins has been comprehensively mapped and monitored.

Monitoring of dead crows can provide an early warning sign that WNv is present in an area. Please report dead crows by visiting the website http://westnile.bccdc.org or calling 1-888-WNV-LINE (1-888-968-5463). After reporting, please contact New Westminster Animal Shelter for pickup and proper disposal of the bird (604-519-2008).

For more information:
Check out the City’s brochure 10 Tips to Protect Yourself and Your Family from West Nile virus in and around your home or visit Fraser Health Authority or the BC Centre for Disease Control.
 

New Westminster School Environmental Poster Contest

Did you know?
During the spring of each year the City holds a contest for elementary schools to create an environmentally-related poster.

2011 Theme - Threats to the Fraser River Strugeon

2011 1^st Place Winner

2011 Environmental Poster Contest Finalists

To view the presentation of awards to the winners, please click here.

2010 Theme - Sustainable Transportation

 2010 1^st Place Winner

2010 Environmental Poster Contest Finalists

2009 Theme - Energy: Save Today for Tomorrow

                     

2009 1^st Place Winner

2009 Environmental Poster Contest Finalists

 

New Westminster Community Garden

Port Royal Community Garden
 

Parks & Urban Wildlife

City’s Green Spaces