Environment

Lacombe County is holding a PUBLIC HEARING to hear your feedback on the proposed bylaw changes that would update lands designated as Reserve under previous iterations of the Municipal Government Act (MGA) to the appropriate designation under the current MGA and designate lands which are currently being managed as Municipal Reserve, Environmental Reserve, and Public Utility Lot to the appropriate designation.

Residents in the Eckville area may notice increased activity near the Medicine River and Lasthill Creek this summer as part of the Eckville Flood Study, a provincially led initiative focused on improving flood hazard identification and public safety.

Lacombe County is excited to announce the 2026 edition of our Resident Environmental Sustainability Program (RESP). For a second year, the RESP program is offering an innovative indoor composting solution: FoodCyclers™.

This Year in Review highlights the milestones that shaped our County—showing how collaboration and forward-thinking policies are building a stronger future for everyone.

Lacombe County recognized the Medicine River Watershed Society as the recipient of the 2025 Environmental Stewardship Award during the December 11, 2025 Council Meeting. 

Lacombe County was selected as a recipient of the TD Friends of the Environment Foundation (TD FEF) Grant, receiving $6,300 to support Changes in the Natural World: A Citizen Science Project.

Lacombe County is excited to announce the 2025 Environmental Photo Contest winners! This year’s winning photos highlight the natural beauty and diversity of our local environment throughout the year.

Do you enjoy taking photos of landscapes, wildlife, or special moments in nature? Lacombe County invites you to showcase your talent in the 2025 Environmental Photo Contest, running October 1–31, 2025.