For more information
Please contact the Town's Pesticide Information Line at 905-845-6601, ext. 3006 or email pesticideregistry@oakville.ca.
The Town of Oakville's Naturally Green Education Campaign
Oakville partners for Naturally Green along with Region of Halton, City of Burlington, Town of Milton and Town of Halton Hills. In June 2003, the partners launched a public education and awareness-raising program to inform the public about the potential risks of pesticides and alternatives that are available, such as biological and cultural control methods to create healthy and attractive lawns and gardens. Council, at its meeting of February 16, 2004, resolved to develop and implement a targeted education campaign to promote a reduction in the use of pesticides on private property.
The Town has also established a registry for individuals who are sensitive to pesticides. Those individuals that are sensitive to the use of pesticides can register by contacting the Pesticide Information Line at
pesticideregistry@oakville.ca or 905-845-6601, ext. 3006. Educational materials along with a letter from the Town will be sent to neighbouring properties who live within 50 metres of registrants.
Town-wide "Sensitive Use" AreasTown residents are encouraged to identify their property as located within 50 metres of an area identified as being a "sensitive use." It is important to be 'Naturally Green' in these locations where children and residents with vulnerable health reside. Sensitive use areas include properties containing:
- schools
- licensed daycares
- playgrounds
- parks
- churches and other faith organizations
- licensed seniors residences
- universities
- hospitals
