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Grant and Funding Programs Offered by Souris River Watershed District (SRWD)

The Souris River Watershed District is a non-profit organization in Manitoba, Canada that promotes climate change awareness and sustainable practices to protect the Souris River Watershed. It offers multiple grant programs for landowners including the Prairie Watershed Climate Program (PWCP), GROW Program, and general conservation programs funding projects such as shelterbelts, water retention, wetland conservation, and erosion control. Funding is provided through provincial Manitoba sources and federal programs. View Souris River Watershed District (SRWD)'s website for more information.

2 programs available
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    Prairie Watershed Climate Program

    Souris River Watershed District (SRWD)
    Climate funding for farm management practices
    Eligible Funding
    • Maximum amount : 15,000 $
    • Up to 85% of project cost
    Eligible Industries
    • Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting
    Types of eligible projects
    Environment and Climate
    Manitoba, Canada
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    Water Storage Program

    Souris River Watershed District (SRWD)
    Full-cost support for water storage projects
    Eligible Funding
    • Up to 100% of project cost
    Eligible Industries
    • Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting
    Types of eligible projects
    Construction and Renovation
    Manitoba, Canada

About Souris River Watershed District (SRWD)

What is the mission of Souris River Watershed District (SRWD)?

To protect the health and sustainability of the Souris River Watershed through watershed management, conservation, and education, while providing incentives for conservation programming that benefits current and future generations.

What type of organization is Souris River Watershed District (SRWD)?

Souris River Watershed District (SRWD) is a Government agency.

When was Souris River Watershed District (SRWD) founded?

Souris River Watershed District (SRWD) was founded in 2020-01-01.

What is Souris River Watershed District (SRWD)'s official website?

Souris River Watershed District (SRWD)'s official website is https://www.srwd.ca/.

What else should I know about Souris River Watershed District (SRWD)?

Role in the Funding Ecosystem

The Souris River Watershed District acts as a regional funding intermediary, distributing provincial and federal conservation funds to landowners within the Souris River Watershed in southwestern Manitoba. The organization serves as the primary point of contact for agricultural funding programs in the region, channeling resources from Manitoba's Climate and Green Plan initiatives directly to local landholders.

Funding Programs Offered

SRWD administers several major funding streams:

  • Prairie Watershed Climate Program (PWCP): Supports Nitrogen Management, Rotational Grazing, and Cover Cropping practices. Eligible applicants can receive up to $15,000 annually. Funding covers activities like cover crop seeding ($35/acre), fencing and watering systems (85% of costs up to $18,000), soil testing (85% up to $2,500), and equipment upgrades.
  • GROW Program (GRowing Outcomes in Watersheds): A Manitoba-wide initiative focused on watershed health and resilience. Includes wetland conservation payments, riparian area restoration, and upland management with annual payments to landowners.
  • General Conservation Programs: Include shelterbelt establishment, well water testing, grassed waterways, pollinator habitat, stone crossings, alternate watering systems, hay and forage seed, saline seed remediation, gully erosion repair, bank stabilization, and water retention structures.

Eligibility Criteria

To qualify for SRWD funding, applicants must be landowners within the Rural Municipalities of Boissevain-Morton, Brenda-Waskada, Deloraine-Winchester, Grassland, Pipestone, Sifton, Souris-Glenwood, Two Borders, or Wallace-Woodworth. Some programs require a valid Environmental Farm Plan.

Governance and History

SRWD was formed on January 1, 2020 through the merger of the West Souris River Conservation District (established 1995) and the Turtle Mountain Conservation District (established 1978). The district operates under Manitoba's Conservation Districts Act and is a member of the Manitoba Association of Watersheds.