Healthy Shorelines-Clean Water Stewardship Program
Private landowners play a key part in making sure our resources are protected in to the future. We highly value landowners’ efforts to be good stewards of their land and will offer any assistance that we have in our reach.
Shoreline landowners living within the Lower Trent watershed have access to site visits, technical resources, advice, and financial assistance.
Landowner Grant Incentive
Applications are now being accepted and we encourage all shoreline property owners to take advantage of grants of up to $300 while funds are available.
To be eligible:
- Book a free site visit and receive an application
- Once approved, purchase native plants for shoreline naturalization
- Projects that have been started prior to submitting an application and receiving a site visit are not eligible for funding
- Reimbursement after planting has been completed with follow up site visit
Any shoreline landowner living within the Lower Trent Conservation watershed region is eligible for funding. We invite everyone, whether they own a rural or urban waterfront property, to apply for assistance through the Healthy Shorelines – Clean Water Stewardship Program.
This program is supported by: 
Shorelines are areas rich in biodiversity, and are sensitive to damage. Over the years many shorelines have been significantly altered and this can lead to erosion, poor water quality, sedimentation, and loss of habitat. A healthy shoreline has a diverse buffer of vegetation including trees, shrubs, grasses and wildflowers to protect the waterway.The deep roots of native plants will help absorb runoff, protect against erosion and improve habitat. The management of our shoreline properties is important to the ongoing health of the lakes, rivers, creeks and streams within the Lower Trent watershed.
To help you assess the quality of your shoreline and find ways to improve it, book a free site visit by contacting Caroline today.
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