On the Shore
On the Shore
Healthy shorelines are a vital connection between land and water. Whether you live along the shore, or have a stream, creek or river running through your property, protecting the shoreline or streambank can restore your property and enhance your view.
Whether you’d like to plant trees and shrubs to prevent erosion and improve water quality, or naturalize your streambank with wildflowers and birdboxes, we have funding for you!
We have funds available to help you:
- Stabilize your streambank naturally and securely
- Beautify your view with overhanging trees and shrubs to create shade and attract wildlife
- Reduce shoreline erosion and your risk of flooding with beautiful trees and shrubs
What can you do?
Limit the loss of land by stabilizing your banks using natural approaches. Planting along the edge of a river or creek enhances your property and creates an inviting space for turtles, birds and fish to come and play. Let us help you fund this, and more. We can cover up to 50% of your project costs.
Do you remember running and playing in the woods as a kid? Going on adventures and learning new things? Imagine creating those unforgettable experiences and connections with nature for your family, on your own property. We can help you plant your own forest by covering between 50 and 90% of tree planting project costs.
Bring birds, bees and butterflies and other wildlife to your home. Install bird, bat or bee boxes, plant a butterfly garden, plants trees and shrubs, or maybe even install a snake hibernaculum. We can even create a wetland or grassland! Let us know what you’re interested in and we can cover up to 50% of your project costs.
How can you get started?
The process is simple. Identify a project that will improve your productivity and protect your land. Contact our restoration experts to book a free, confidential site visit to review your project and begin the application process.
Not sure what projects can support your business? Our Restoration Project Specialists can visit your property to help you identify opportunities.
Need information from an Restoration Project Specialist?
- Bradford West Gwillimbury (Holland Marsh)
- New Tecumseth
- York Region
- Aurora
- East Gwillimbury
- King
- Newmarket
- Whitchurch-Stouffville
- Barrie
- City of Kawartha Lakes
- Durham Region
- Brock
- Scugog
- Uxbridge
- Simcoe County
- Bradford West Gwillimbury (excluding the Holland Marsh)
- Innisfil
- Oro-Medonte
- Ramara
- York Region
- Georgina
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