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Conservation Programming
Northeast Red Watershed District
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Program Summary
This program partners the Northeast Red Watershed District with local landowners to implement a range of conservation programs aimed at enhancing ecological health and resilience. Key initiatives include sealing abandoned wells to protect groundwater, managing riparian areas to improve water quality, and promoting water retention projects to mitigate flooding and drought. The District also supports the establishment of rain gardens, wetland conservation, and buffer zones, offering substantial funding for these efforts. Additionally, annual incentive payments are available for properties that provide ecological benefits.
Program characteristics
Province
Manitoba
Natural Features
Native Grasses, Riparian Areas, Wetlands, Forest / Treed
Agriculture Type
Cropland, Rangeland / Pasture
Program Scope
Regional/Local
Conservation Approach
Beneficial Practices
Incentive Type
Cost-sharing / Discounts, Payment for Practices / Conservation / Credits
Delivery Agent Type
NGO
Commitment Type
Land Conservation / Protection
Commitment Term
Program web site
Conservation Goals
The Northeast Red Watershed District conservation programming focuses on water quality protection, ecosystem resilience, biodiversity enhancement, soil erosion control, and carbon sequestration. Its aim is to holistically address environmental sustainability while supporting agricultural productivity.
Eligible Lands
Eligible landscapes include croplands, rangelands, or pasturelands in the Northeast Red Watershed District.
Additional Details
The program is currently ongoing, with total funding details unknown.
For information on specific restrictions and compatibilities, please visit the website.
You can also find the application forms here: https://www.northeastred.ca/programs/conservation-programs.
Commitment
This is an ongoing program, with the term dependent on the landowner.
Incentive
The Northeast Red Watershed District offers financial and technical support for eligible landowners, including:
Abandoned well sealing
Reimbursement up to $3000 to seal an abandoned well
Riparian fencing
$1.25 per foot; $90 per corner; $150 for solar electric fencer (Up to $4000 for waterway fencing and up to $1000 for dugout fencing)
Alternative watering systems
75% of cost - Up to $7500 for alternate to waterway, up to $5000 for alternate to dugout, and up to $750 per trough)
Livestock crossings
75% of cost (Up to $1000)
Surface water management
80% of cost
If the project provides multiple benefits downstream, it may provide up to 100% funding.
Rain gardens
75% of cost (Up to $750)
Wetland conservation, enhancement, or restoration
75% of cost
Shelterbelt establisment
$5/tree (Up to $3000)
Perennial grassed strips/waterways establishment
100% of seed costs
Contact Information
For more information, contact the Northeast Red Watershed District at 204-777-2223 or email info@northeastred.ca