Scugog WATER Fund

What is the Scugog WATER Fund?

The Scugog WATER Fund was established in 2007 to provide financial assistance to property owners who undertake projects that contribute to the health of Lake Scugog within the area where the Kawartha Conservation watershed overlaps the Region of Durham. It is administered by Kawartha Conservation and is funded by the Region of Durham. WATER stands for Water And Terrain Environmental Restoration.

Analysis of three years of water sampling data collected through the Lake Scugog Environmental Management Plan is showing that a significant amount of the lake's phosphorous and nitrogen loading is a result of private land uses in the watershed.

The goal of the Scugog WATER Fund is to address issues affecting Lake Scugog including:

• Extensive erosion on lakeshores and stream banks
• Leaking septic systems around the lake
• Agricultural run-off
• Manure storage, milk house waste water, cropland erosion
• Extensive fertilizer and pesticide use
• Livestock access to watercourses

Eligible projects and grant ceilings

Projects will be evaluated on their potential to positively affect the health of the Lake Scugog watershed.
• Acceptable expenses would include all materials used on the project.
• Landowners can use their time and equipment as in-kind contribution to the project.

We will be happy to assist landowners with project applications.

 

Eligible Projects	Percent Covered	Project Ceiling
Agricultural Beneficial Management Practices	50	$8,000
Erosion Control	50	$2,000
Private Septic Systems	50	$1,500
Clean Water Diversion	50	$1,000
Well Decommission	100	$1,500
Well Upgrade	50	$1,000
Manure Storage	50	$8,000

 

The following categories of projects are eligible for funding:

• Agricultural Beneficial Management Practices (BMPs)
  • Alternate watering system
  • Fencing of livestock from direct water access
  • Stream buffers/ naturalization
• Erosion Control
  • Riparian areas (area surrounding
    watercourses up to a distance of
    30 metres from the water)
• Private Septic Systems
  • Upgrades to existing septics within
    100 metres of surface water only
• Clean Water Diversion
  • Eavestroughing
  • Ditching
  • Berms
  • Filter strips
• Well Decommissioning
  • Any well that is abandoned or in the process of being retired
• Well Upgrades
  • Well caps, annular seals or other maintenance items that will help protect groundwater
• Manure Storage
  • Concrete pads
  • New structures
  • Repairs / upgrades to current structures

 

All proposed projects must be within the Kawartha Conservation watershed in Durham Region, indicated in light yellow on the map below.



 

Applications

Click here to down load an application package. Please print out the complete package and fill out each form, sign where indicated and send to:

Kawartha Conservation
277 Kenrei Road
Lindsay, ON K9V 4R1

ATTN: Dave Pridham




Or fax to 705.328.2286




To find out more about the program or the application process, contact Dave Pridham at 705.328.2271 ext. 221 or email at dpridham@kawarthaconservation.com

 

Related services we offer:

• Our Shoreline Naturalization program provides a variety of services to shoreline residents within the Kawartha Watershed, including free consultations and workshops.
• Our Landowner Grant Program assists eligible shoreline landowners with the costs of plant material and labour on a first-come first-served basis.
• Our Blue Canoe program consists of a Blue Canoe crew visiting lakefront residents to talk about steps we can all take to contribute to the health of Lake Scugog.
• The Lake Scugog Environmental Management Plan is identifying sources of nutrients entering Lake Scugog and will make recommendations for improving lake health.