Grants are available for students looking to improve the local environment.
The Ausable Bayfield Conservation Authority is now accepting applications for their “Watershed Champion” grants, for up to $500.
2021 is the fourth year schools in the Ausable Bayfield watershed have been eligible for funding to improve water quality, forest cover, and watersheds.
Schools can apply for one of two categories: Creating Awareness, and Taking Action.
These Ausable Bayfield watershed schools are eligible to take part in the contest: Huron Centennial; Seaforth; St. Columban; St. James; St. Patrick’s (Dublin); Bluewater Coast; St. Boniface; Wilberforce; Grand Bend; Our Lady of Mount Carmel; Central Huron Secondary School; Clinton; Huron Christian; St. Anne’s Catholic Secondary School; St. Joseph’s (Clinton); Adelaide W.G MacDonald; Bosanquet Central; East Williams; Exeter Elementary; Precious Blood; South Huron District High School; McGillivray Central; North Middlesex District Secondary School; Parkhill West Williams; Sacred Heart; and Stephen Central.
The deadline for applications is Monday, February 1st.