Under the Alberta Weed Control Act, property owners are responsible for controlling any noxious or prohibited weed species on their land. Athabasca County offers several programs to assist landowners with weed management strategies.
- Fenceline Spray Program
The Fenceline Program is comprised of two project types:
County Road Fencelines: Athabasca County can spray weeds along County roads at no cost to the adjacent landowner. This typically involves a UTV with boom sprayers driving along the inside of the fence and spraying into the fenceline as well as spraying into the ditch.
Internal Fencelines: Weed spraying along internal fencelines is available at a rate of $75 per half mile.
- Special Project Program
This program is intended for weed control in non-fenceline areas such as pastures, hayfields, driveway edges, and headlands not adjacent to county roads. Spraying services are available at a rate of $100 per acre.
- Weed Control Incentive Program
Ratepayers who control noxious weeds on their own property may be eligible for reimbursement of up to $15 per acre. Participants are required to apply prior to work being done, and have their land inspected before and after the chemical application. Proof of chemical purchase must be submitted to qualify for reimbursement.
If you are interested in applying or would like additional information, please call the Agricultural Services Department at 780-675-2273 or go to the Agricultural Services page and click on the “Weed Control” tab.
