July 18, 2016
Province to Consult Manitobans on the Cosmetic Use of Pesticides
Manitoba is entering the second year of implementation of the Non-Essential Use of Pesticides Regulation and the province wants to hear from Manitobans about their experiences with this legislation, Sustainable Development Minister Cathy Cox announced today.
“The purpose of the legislation is to reduce the exposure of people and pets to herbicides used in lawn care for non essential or cosmetic purposes,” Cox said. “We are committed to finding the right balance between protecting the environment, minimizing the impact, and providing usable, aesthetic green spaces in our communities.”
Manitobans can email submissions to pesticide.review.2016@gov.mb.ca or respond through an online survey at www.gov.mb.ca/conservation/envprograms/initiatives/cosmetic_pesticides/ until Sept. 12.
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