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Watershed Management Fund

The Watershed Management Fund provides financial support to community-based watershed groups.


Who May Apply?

Community watershed groups

Eligible Projects

Projects eligible for assistance under the Watershed Management Fund include, but are not limited to:

  • Watershed management and planning initiatives
  • Watershed organizational and capacity building initiatives
  • Watershed management plan preparation
  • Specific measures that address non-point source pollution
  • Erosion and sedimentation control initiatives
  • Agricultural run-off control initiatives
  • Wildlife habitat enhancement initiatives
  • Upland, wetland, riparian, and stream habitat enhancement
  • Projects that support biodiversity
  • Projects that promote watershed or habitat education and awareness
  • Research


Priority Considerations

Priority will be given to applicants who plan to complete work that will support watershed planning and management. Priority activities might include:

  • adding to watershed group capacity,
  • facilitation and strategic planning, and
  • preparation of watershed management plans.


Limitations on Funding Support

There is no limit on funding. However, funding requests must represent a reasonable and accurate estimate of the money required to carry out the proposed work. An equal distribution of funds to all areas of the province will be considered, as will labour market issues across the province. The final distribution of support will be dependent upon an assessment of all applications received and the amount of resources available.

Application Process

Applications may be typed, handwritten, or submitted electronically. However, all applications must be submitted on the official application form.

The application form is available for download. Rules for submitting the application are attached. A Microsoft Excel spreadsheet can also be downloaded. It may be useful when completing Section 5 (Financial Information) of the application. Alternatively, applicants can use the financial form provided in the application.

The 2013 application deadline is March 15, 2013.

Forms


Other Resources



Contact

Ledgerwood, Sean (Watershed and Subdivision Specialist)


Provincial Watershed Coordinators

West:  Bernard, Ross 

East:  Handrahan, Candace

 


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