"Gatineau sans pesticides"

The minutes from the previous meeting were filed. Information regarding pesticide use was shared with the Commission.

Citizens raised concerns regarding pesticide use on golf courses, coordination of tree planting programs, and community collaboration for urban biodiversity.

Three citizens raised concerns regarding pesticide regulation, water quality testing, and the 'Bird Friendly City' certification. The City provided updates on ongoing studies and administrative processes.

A representative from the group 'Gatineau sans pesticides' questioned the City on the implementation of the 2024 Pesticide Bylaw, specifically regarding communication campaigns and the location of alternative lawn demonstration sites. The City provided details on door-to-door outreach, radio campaigns, and the locations of the 10 demonstration sites.

The commission addressed four public inquiries regarding monarch butterfly protection, deer overpopulation in the Limbour district, the implementation of the pesticide bylaw, and a proposal to restrict pesticides to a 'white list' of low-impact products.

The commission heard five public interventions regarding septic systems, greywater heat recovery, the application of the pesticide bylaw (955-2024), and the use of Dicamba.