Rocky View County

Kochia may be best known as the “tumblew**d,” but once it matures, it can spread seed over long distances and become much harder to control.

Early action matters. Rocky View County is encouraging landowners to watch for kochia and manage it early, especially in disturbed areas like fence lines, driveways, shelterbelts, and road edges.

Learn how to identify kochia and why early control is so important: https://www.rockyview.ca/news-and-events/news/kochia-and-tumblew**d-effect-why-early-control-matters

Photos: Alberta Invasive Species Council

Register for the upcoming Alberta Environmental Farm Plan workshop on June 22 from 12 p.m. to 4 p.m. at the Rocky View County Office. This free, voluntary and confidential workshop will help you assess your farm’s environmental strengths and risks and build a personalized plan for your operation.

Before attending, please start the EFP process at albertaefp.com.

Please bring:
💻 Your laptop or tablet
🌊 Information about your water sources, wells, and water bodies
📕 Your old EFP binder, if you are renewing, as it may be helpful

To register, email [email protected].

Before your next drive, check Rocky View County’s new Road Updates Map for current information on major traffic disruptions and special events. You can also view impacted locations on the interactive map here: https://www.rockyview.ca/services/roads-and-transportation/road-updates

Moooooove over for cattle drives.

When you see livestock on a public road, slow down, pull over safely, and wait for them to pass. If a rider signals you to move ahead, move forward slowly and steadily. Thank you for helping protect ranchers, livestock, and everyone on the road.