Going Green Initiatives

In Pitt Meadows, we enjoy beautiful natural surroundings that allow us to appreciate nature right at our doorstep. Residents are able to participate in a variety of outdoor activities at the parks and trails throughout our city.

Stay connected and participate in community events held throughout the year. Let's keep Pitt Meadows "The Natural Place" we know and love! We'd love to hear from you on other green initiatives that you would like to see. Email the Green Leadership Team at greenteam@pittmeadows.ca.


	Earth Day Every April, our Green Leadership Team deliver entertainment and activites that educate and encourage us to live 'green'! Join us to celebrate Earth Day at Pitt Meadows Family Recreation Centre on Friday, April 26 from 2:30 to 4:30pm! This year’s theme is Zero Waste, and we will have a film screening and tons of interactive activities and displays for families. Come learn how we can all reduce waste in our homes and communities. Download the 2019 Earthday poster here.
	Climate Action Community The joint Provincial-UBCM Green Communities Committee (GCC) has established the multi-level Climate Action Recognition Program as a way of acknowledging the progress and efforts being taken by local government leaders as they work to achieve their climate goals. The City of Pitt Meadows has been awarded Level 3 recognition – ‘Accelerating Progress on Charter Commitments’ for our efforts in reducing reduce Greehouse Gas emissions for the 2017 reporting year.
Photo: Douglas Miller	Climate Action Climate Action Revenue Incentive Program (CARIP) is a conditional grant program that provides funding to local governments in their efforts to reduce greenhouse gas emissions and move forward with achieving their climate action goals.
Photo: Adam Breckels	Natural Assets Inventory & Management Strategy This document will encompass areas of the environment such as natural capital protection, flood protection and/or mitigation, and water conservation.
Photo: Timothy DeNomie	Zero Waste Let's reduce waste in landfills! Check out these resources to encourage a change in our approach to generating waste.
	Adopt-A-Program City of Pitt Meadows is pleased to have partnered with the Alouette River Management Society (ARMS) in its first year of Adopt A Trail Pilot Program in our community. Help keep your neighborhood clean and beautiful by adopting your favorite place in Pitt Meadows! Sign up for this FREE program. Priority areas for adoption: Parkside Trail - Somerset Park - Hoffmann Park - Bonson Park - Harris Trail For more information, please contact Sophie at ARMS adoptablock@alouetteriver.org or call 604.463.9699
	Electric Vehicle Charging Stations Pitt Meadows has two electric vehicle charging stations! Electric vehicle owners can drive with confidence in Pitt Meadows knowing charging facilities are close by. Located at City Hall (12007 Harris Road), these charging stations are open 24 hours a day, seven days a week and currently provided free of charge, offering electric vehicle drivers extended travel options and peace of mind. The City of Pitt Meadows is proud to support the reduction of greenhouse gas emissions by promoting the use of electric vehicles. These stations are equipped with ChargePoint Network connectivity and Level 2 charging infrastructure, which means electric vehicles can recharge more quickly than from a traditional power outlet. Download our brochure for additional information on electric vehicles.