New Water Conservation Rebate Program Launches in Morinville to Encourage Environmental Sustainability

Media Release

For Immediate Release                                                                                             
April 10, 2025                         

New Water Conservation Rebate Program Launches in Morinville to Encourage Environmental Sustainability

Morinville, Alta. – The Town of Morinville is excited to announce the launch of a new Water Conservation Rebate Program, part of Council’s commitment in their strategic plan to focus on environmental responsibilities. Approved as part of the 2025-2027 Budget, this initiative reinforces Council’s commitment to both long-term sustainability and innovative community support.   

About the program

Morinville is giving residents a rewarding reason to go green with its new Water Conservation Rebate Program. Morinville utility account holders are eligible for a 50% rebate on purchases of approved drought-tolerant landscaping materials. This program supports Morinville’s strategic plan, which includes a focus on Environmental Responsibility. Designed to promote eco-friendly landscaping and smart water use, the program encourages water conservation by helping to protect the environment, conserve resources and reduce energy use and costs.

Eligible materials for rebate:

•             Plants, shrubs and trees – up to $100

•             Mulch – up to $100

•             Drought-tolerant turf/grass – up to $350

•             Rain barrels – up to $100 (limit of one barrel)

•             Rain barrel accessories – up to $25

Rebates are issued on a first-come, first-served basis until program funds are exhausted. A complete list of approved items can be found on the Morinville website.

“This rebate program reflects Morinville’s focus on Environmental Responsibility by supporting our community in adopting more sustainable practices at home,” said Michelle Hay, Interim CAO for Morinville. “It’s a great example of how Council-approved initiatives can turn long-term goals into meaningful, practical actions for our community.”

How to Apply

To participate, you simply need to:

• Be a Town of Morinville utility account holder in good standing.
• Purchase items from the approved item list.
• Visit  Morinville’s website or stop by Town Hall at 10125 100 Avenue to complete an application form and submit your receipt and a photo of the installed or planted item(s).

Once approved, the rebate—processed within approximately 10 business days—will be credited directly to the applicant’s utility account and deducted from their utility bill, depending on when the information is received within the billing cycle.

Learn More

For program details and the list of approved items, visit www.morinville.ca/water-rebate.

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Media contact:
Correna Saunders                                                           
Communications Specialist, Corporate Communications                                
Town of Morinville                                                                         
P: 780-939-7637 | C: 780-910-1282                                          
correna.saunders@morinville.ca