Title
Special Recognition - Pesticide Free Parks
Recommended Action
Committee Recommendation:
Not referred to a committee.
City Manager Recommendation:
Recognize Olympia’s Pesticide Free Parks Program
Report
Issue:
Whether to Recognize Olympia’s Pesticide Free Parks Program
Staff Contact:
Jonathon Turlove, Director of Park Planning and Maintenance, 360.753.8068
Presenter(s):
Jonathon Turlove, Director of Park Planning and Maintenance
Background and Analysis:
In 2014, the Olympia Parks, Arts and Recreation Department (OPARD) began a pilot program making six neighborhood parks pesticide-free. The program was successful and has now been expanded to the rest of the park system.
Neighborhood/Community Interests (if known):
Anecdotally, there appears to be strong support in the community for practices that limit or eliminate pesticide use in parks.
Options:
N/A
Financial Impact:
This expansion will have minimal financial impact. Minor costs for signage and innovative tools/equipment will likely be offset by savings from reduced purchases of pesticides and related equipment.
Attachments:
None