The Agriculture Fieldman/Watershed Coordinator carries out a dual function: overseeing the M.D.'s agriculture support programs, and administering the M.D.'s watershed protection initiatives. In the agriculture support programs, the M.D. has such services as weed inspections and control, problem wildlife control, agriculture education, and soil/water conservation practices. In the watershed protection area, the Fieldman/Coordinator promotes erosion control, riparian areas protection, and safe farming practices alongside water courses.
Contacts
Our office is located at:
No. 2 Heart Mountain Drive
Exshaw AB, T0L 2C0
Tel: (403) 673-3611
Fax: (403) 673-3895
Calgary Direct: (403) 233-7678
Weed Control and Herbicides Worried about the safety of the herbicides used in the MD? Agricultural Fieldman, Dwight Tannas advises, “We only utilize herbicides that are Health Canada approved and safe for your kids and critters to be exposed to.” Still have questions? Take a look at this Health Canada link: http://www.hc-sc.gc.ca/cps-spc/pest/index-eng.php |
Watershed Information
Jumpingpound State of the Watershed
Weed Information
Alberta Invasive Plant Identificaiton Guide
Alberta Invasive Plant Council