The Leduc Environmental Advisory Board (LEAB) presented its annual update to City Council on May 25, highlighting environmental initiatives, community activities and priorities for the year ahead.
LEAB advises Council on environmental matters and works to promote the protection, enhancement and responsible use of the environment in the community. The board also supports public awareness and education related to environmental stewardship.
Over the past year, LEAB hosted, attended and supported a variety of community initiatives and events, including Spring and Christmas Bird Counts, Arbour Day, the Pollinator Garden Challenge, VolunteerFest and Citizens of Distinction. The board also supported the purchase of community cleanup kits available through the Leduc Public Library.
The annual update highlighted several accomplishments from 2025, including:
- Continuing to be ambassadors of the Spray Smart Pesticide Campaign, which helps residents safely and effectively use pesticides
- The City’s completed Natural Asset Inventory to better understand and protect natural spaces such as Telford Lake; LEAB recommended in 2024 that the City create the inventory
- Planting 1,170 trees during Arbour Day with support from 128 volunteers
- The City’s completed draft Light Efficiency Feasibility Study; LEAB recommended in 2025 that the City complete the study
As part of the presentation, LEAB outlined four key priorities / recommendations for 2026:
- Conduct a biodiversity study on the east end of Telford Lake
- Expand the Clean Energy Improvement Program (CEIP) to include commercial and multi-family properties
- Complete an Energy Use and Emissions Inventory
- Increase public engagement and awareness of LEAB initiatives
Residents can view Council agendas, presentations and meeting information on the City’s website.
