Climate Change and Environment
Water Retention and Runoff Management
1The purpose of the Water Retention and Runoff Management BMP is to build structures that:
- Improve the management of surface water throughout a watershed to protect against flooding, drought and the impacts of climate change
- Improve surface water quality by capturing sediments, nutrients and pesticides
- Increase wildlife habitat, biodiversity and ecosystem resilience
- Develop a sustainable on-farm water supply
Intake Information
The deadline for applications is April 4, 2023.
Eligible Applicants
Watershed Districts
Eligible Activities
- Engineering and consultative fees
- Construction of water retention
Project Timeline
Projects will have eighteen months to be completed.
Cost share/funding information
Watershed districts can be reimbursed for up to 100 per cent of total approved eligible costs.
- There is a $100,000 maximum funding cap per application worksheet.
- There is a $300,000 funding cap per watershed per year.
