Environmental Project Guidebook
Overview
The purpose of the Richmond Environmental Project Guidebook is to identify beneficial environmental projects, which Richmond residents and community groups may wish to voluntarily undertake.
The guidebook was developed in partnership by the City of Richmond, the City's Advisory Committee on the Environment, Kwantlen College and Richmond Connections, a non-profit society which provides information to and promotes volunteerism among citizens and non-profit organizations in Richmond.
Potential projects are grouped under various environmental areas of concern. Project ratings are included to identify the level of commitment required, both with respect to the number of hours involved and the amount of resources needed. In addition to describing potential projects, each section also includes a discussion on what has been happening in Richmond and the benefits and challenges of each area of concern.
Benefits
We hope hoped that Richmond residents will undertake the identified projects and in doing so continue to:
- Share the responsibility for environmental stewardship,
- Enhance their environmental awareness, commitment and capabilities,
- Incorporate environmentally responsible activities into their lifestyles,
- Build an effective environmentally responsible culture.
Considerations When Choosing a Project
Use the ratings to decide if the project is right for you. If you like the project and are unable to give the full commitment, consider partnering with another group or taking on a smaller version of the same project. As several of the projects overlap into other sections, it may be possible to combine several smaller projects to form one big project. The contact numbers will provide you with useful information that will help your project progress. It is important that you take the necessary steps to complete your project properly (i.e. contact the necessary agencies that should be involved). Do not hesitate to contact the references provided. For more information on the projects, please contact the sources listed at the back of the guide.
Report
These documents are provided in Adobe Acrobat pdf format
- Title Page and Table of Contents
- Purpose
- Green Space - The Garden City
- Agricultural Land
- Parks and Protected Areas
- Environmentally Sensitive Areas/ Wildlife Habitat
- Urban Greenery
- Air Quality
- Fraser River Water Quality
- Sustainable Land Use
- Transportation
- Promoting Carpooling and Transit Use
- Promoting Walking
- Promoting Cycling
- Resource Consumption and Waste Generation
- Water Conservation
- Waste Reduction
- Energy Conservation
- Appendix A - Resources and Contact Numbers
- Appendix B - Working with Other Groups and/or Government Agencies
- Appendix C - Funding Organizations
Drop Us a Line
If you decide to undertake one of the projects mentioned in the book, please let us know.
We want to keep track of the many success stories out in the community. Similarly, if you have any ideas or suggestions for a later edition of the guidebook, please send us those too.
Phone: 604-276-4193
Fax: 604-276-4052
Email: David Johnson
