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Livestock Access Restriction to Watercourses
Watercourse protection for livestock operations
Funding available
$ 5,000
Deadline
Open continuously
Location
Canada
Overview
Upper Thames River Conservation Authority supports projects that restrict livestock access to watercourses and wetlands in the Upper Thames watershed. Funding covers fencing and alternative watering systems, with support at 70% of eligible project costs and a maximum payment of $5,000.
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Opportunity Score
Moderate potential, but conditions must align.
At a glance
Funding available
Financing goals
- Implement environmental initiatives
- Reduce environmental footprint
Eligible Funding
- Maximum amount : 5,000 $
- Up to 70% of project cost
Funds Providers
Eligible candidates
Eligible Industries
- All industries
Location
- Canada
Legal structures
- All legal structures
Annual revenue
- All revenue ranges
Organisation size
- All organization sizes
Audience
- All groups
Next Steps
1
Determine your project
2
Validate your eligibility
Activities funded
- Fencing along watercourses and wetlands
- Alternative watering devices
Official resources
Eligibility
Who is not eligible
- Fields within the Municipality of South Huron are not eligible.
Eligible expenses
- Engineering fees
- Labour other than the applicant or the applicant’s dependent family
- Permanent and temporary fencing
- Alternative water devices, including nose pumps, spring boxes, and wind and solar powered pumping units
Ineligible Costs and Activities
- New operations or a change in management
- Primary hydro lines, permits, and the cost of drilling new wells
- Labour and machinery use of the applicant, family dependents, and the applicant’s business
- Invoices not issued in the application’s name or farm business
Eligible geographic areas
- Upper Thames watershed
How to apply
- Submit your application.
Processing and Agreement
- UTRCA will review the application and follow up with its decision.
- Complete your project.
- UTRCA will review the completed project and perform a final inspection.
- Submit an expense claim with proof of payment, such as an e-transfer or bank statement.
- Payment will be issued.
Additional information
- Temporary fencing is eligible only with a signed agreement requiring the applicant to install the fence before livestock are introduced to the pasture each year and maintain it while livestock are present.
- Projects in and along waterways and ditches may need approval from municipalities, the Ministry of Natural Resources, Environment Canada, Fisheries and Oceans Canada, or the Conservation Authority before implementation.
- Any work done on municipal drains also requires prior approval from the municipality.
- The applicant is responsible for acquiring all necessary approvals.
Contacts
Frequently Asked Questions about the Livestock Access Restriction to Watercourses Program
What is the Livestock Access Restriction to Watercourses?
Upper Thames River Conservation Authority supports projects that restrict livestock access to watercourses and wetlands in the Upper Thames watershed. Funding covers fencing and alternative watering systems, with support at 70% of eligible project costs and a maximum payment of $5,000.
How much funding can be received?
Livestock Access Restriction to Watercourses Funds up to 70% of admissible expenses, capped at $5,000 per project.
Who is eligible for the Livestock Access Restriction to Watercourses program?
To be eligible for the Livestock Access Restriction to Watercourses program, you must:
Projects must be completed and invoices dated between April 1, 2026 and February 28, 2026.
Fencing must be at least 10 feet from the top of the bank of any watercourse, unless access for drain maintenance is required.
Watering systems are eligible only where livestock are restricted from the watercourse or wetland.
What expenses are eligible under Livestock Access Restriction to Watercourses?
Fencing along watercourses and wetlands
Alternative watering devices
Who can I contact for more information about the Livestock Access Restriction to Watercourses?
You can contact Watershed Conservation Centre (UTRCA) by email at none or by phone at 519-451-2800 ext. 272.
Where is the Livestock Access Restriction to Watercourses available?
The Livestock Access Restriction to Watercourses program is available across Canada.
Is the Livestock Access Restriction to Watercourses a grant, loan, or tax credit?
Livestock Access Restriction to Watercourses is a Grant and Funding