Landowners in Huron County are now eligible to apply for funding for projects that protect the area’s water sources.
$500 thousand in funding is available for water quality projects by Huron County residents, landowners, and community groups.
The Maitland Valley Conservation Authority (MVCA) and the Ausable Bayfield Conservation Authority (ABCA) deliver the program on behalf of the County.
Limited funding assistance covering up to 50 per cent of the costs of eligible projects is awarded to county farmers, rural landowners, businesses and community organizations.
County of Huron funding can be combined with other sources such as the Canada-Ontario Environmental Farm Plan cost-share program, Canada Nature Fund, and Forests Ontario tree planting subsidy programs.
To apply for funding, or to obtain further information, call:
Maitland Valley Conservation Authority at 519.335.3557, extension 236 or
Ausable Bayfield Conservation Authority at 519.235.2610, extension 227 or 1.888.286.2610.