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16 | NOV. 2016 Service Level Summary Operating Budget Agricultural Services and Landcare Any questions? Please call 403-845-4444 to have your inquiry directed to the appropriate department. ASB GENERAL The ASB General operating budget reflects the administration of the Agricultural Services Board (ASB) programming, staff and board training, board honorariums and shop and yard mate-rials. ⇒⇒ Total annual budget approximately $300,000.00. ENVIRONMENTAL Includes the work of Clear Wa-ter Landcare. ⇒⇒ Total annual budget approximately $185,000.00. VEHICLES/EQUIPMENT Includes the cost of fuel, repairs and preventative maintenance. ⇒⇒ Total annual budget approximately $110,000.00. www.clearwatercounty.ca VEGETATION MANAGEMENT Reflects brushing and clearing of approximately 60 – 80 kms of municipal road rights-of-way and intersections, along with roadside spraying and reclamation projects. ⇒⇒ Total annual budget approximately $100,000.00. WEED AND PEST CONTROL Includes extension and enforcement programs, along with beaver control, custom spraying and commodity sales. ⇒⇒ Total annual budget approximately $225,000.00. TOURS AND AWARDS Include the recognition programs and public educational opportunities. ⇒⇒ Total annual budget approximately $30,000.00.