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Soil Health Transition Program
Seine Rat Roseau Watershed District
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Program Summary
The Siene Rat Roseau Watershed District Soil Health Transition Program offers funding to implement practices to improve soil health. Soil health is crucial for clean air and water, productive agriculture, and biodiversity. Implementing soil health practices can enhance organic matter, reduce erosion, improve water quality, sequester carbon, and support pollinator habitats.
Program characteristics
Province
Manitoba
Natural Features
Native Grasses
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
Restoration / Re-seeding / Conversion
Commitment Term
Short Term (1 to 10 years)
Program web site
Conservation Goals
The Siene Rat Roseau Watershed District Soil Health Transition Program focuses on soil health improvement, biodiversity and habitat enhancement, and carbon sequestration. Its aim is to enhance soil health and promote overall sustainability.
Eligible Lands
Eligible landscapes include croplands, rangelands, or pasturelands in the Seine Rat Roseau Watershed District.
Additional Details
Eligible projects include planting cover crops, diversifying plant life, and implementing innovative soil management practices.
Landowners must notify the Watershed District in the event of a change in ownership or rental status, and must also grant staff access to the project location for monitoring purposes.
For more details and to access the application form, please visit https://srrwd.ca/programs/soil-health-transition/
Commitment
The landowner commits to 3 years, subject to the agreement's terms and conditions.
Incentive
The Siene Rat Roseau Watershed District offers the following incentives:
Cover crops
50% of costs (up to $50/acre up to a maximum of $5000 per year for three years)
Pasture management and innovation projects
50% of costs (up to $10000)
Contact Information
For more information, contact the Seine Rat Roseau Watershed District at 204-326-1030.
Important to Know
Staff will offer project sign at the site to recognize the project partnership.