Landowners within the Lake Simcoe watershed may qualify for grants of 75 per cent of project costs, to a maximum of $17/m installed or $11/m materials. Additional funds may be available from other environmental grant funding sources. LSRCA watershed coordinators will ensure that you are made aware of all the grant funding programs available to you.

What projects are eligible?

Fencing Along Watercourses.
Livestock Crossings.
Alternative Watering Devices.

What costs may be covered?

Engineering fees.
Materials and labour associated with the approved project.
Permanent and temporary fencing.
Livestock crossings.
Alternative water devices such as nose pumps, spring boxes, wind and solar powered pumping units. Other systems may be considered.

What isn't covered?

Primary hydro lines.
Drilling new water wells.
Cost of crossings solely for machinery use.
Cost of fences not directly adjacent to a watercourse.
Machinery or equipment owned and used by the applicant, family dependents or the applicant's business.
Labour of applicant, family dependents or the applicant's business.

Conditions

Projects in and along waterways and ditches may need approval or permits from municipalities, the Ontario Ministry of Natural Resources, or the LSRCA prior to implementation. In addition, any work done on municipal drains also requires prior approval from the municipality. The applicant is responsible for acquiring all necessary approvals.
Work that proceeds prior to funding approval does not qualify for funding assistance.
If you have an outstanding violation with the LSRCA or any other regulatory agency, you may not be eligible.

How to Apply

Contact an LSRCA Watershed Coordinator

Application Form (PDF)

Project Profile (PDF)