PROGRAMS FOR 2012
The CD reserves the rights to adjust support levels if applications received are higher or lower than anticipated.
For popular programs the CD may score and fund projects based on environmental benefit, site vulnerability and past participation.
| Program | Description | District Support |
| Abandoned Wells | The district will seal abandoned wells to reduce the risk of groundwater contamination and to secure hidden dangerous areas. | 90 % District.Landowner maximum of $100 and minimum $10 per well. |
| Livestock Crossings | Low level crossings improve animal health, reduce livestock damage to the shoreline, improve water quality, and reduce downstream siltation. |
80% |
| Water Storage Projects | Water storage projects include water impoundments for flood and erosion control, wildlife benefits and water use. We also construct back flood irrigation projects for hay and cropland, which increase yields. | 80% |
| Gully Stabilization |
The district will stabilize gullies through appropriate construction techniques. On site gully formation will be eliminated. |
80% |
| Grassed Waterways | Grassed waterways slow soil erosion, can provide a source of hay, reduce downstream siltation, and improve downstream water quality. | 80% |
| Riparian Rehabilitation | UARCD will assist with the reestablishment and maintenance of riparian areas and shorelines through bioengineering, rock armour, and other appropriate methods. | 80% |
| Pipeline Plow Rental | The CD will offer for rent a pipeline plow for the installation of shallow water lines. These water lines are ideally suited for summer pasture water systems; especially in rotational grazing systems. |
Applicant
cost $100/ Day plus |
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Salinity Barrier Program
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The conservation district will provide, on a 50% cost share, saline tolerant forage seed to be sown in saline areas and around water bodies. The program will place marginal land under forage production increasing productive acres, it will reduce the expansion of saline land, and improve waterfowl nesting habitat. |
50% |
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Forage Seed |
The purpose is to put marginal land, and other at risk areas under permanent cover. New for this year, we will fund seed for green manure cover crops. Applications will be assessed and funding will be allocated to areas that provide the most conservation benefit. Deadline March 1, 2012. |
50% to a maximum Of $500 |
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Shelterbelts |
Shelterbelts reduce wind speed, provide snow catch, and have wildlife benefits. Plastic mulch is also available which reduces maintenance effort during the initial shelterbelt establishment. The district will assist with designing, planting and applying plastic mulch. The cost of the plastic mulch is $75 per roll (partial cost recovery). The deadline for tree applications is March 15th annually. Apply early for best selection of tree stock. | $100/ mile for field shelterbelts OR $200/ mile for yard belts. Minimum charge of 1 mile.
Costs for plastic mulch will also be charged ($75 per roll). |
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Alternative Water |
Watering systems provide livestock with a clean source of water increasing weight gains and improving vegetation surrounding water. This further improves water quality downstream. The district funds system and other related site costs. Apply early as this is always a popular program. | 80% to a maximum of $5000. |
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Remote Water System Trial |
The district has two solar powered remote water systems for producers to rent. Producers will be offered a maximum 2 month rental of one of our systems at a cost of $200 per month. |
Landowner cost $200 per month. District will set up and remove system, and provide service calls on a cost recovery basis. |
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Riparian Fencing |
The district will fund a portion of fencing costs for producers to limit livestock access to natural or artificial water sources. |
80% up $1000/mile |
| GIS Services: Aerial Photo Assessment | Staff can help you assess your land using September 2005 colour ortho photos. We can assist with many of the mapping and measuring needs of your operation. |
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Special Project |
The CD board is willing to consider funding any water or soil conservation project that you may feel has merit, and will provide support determined on a case by case basis. |
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| Education and Demonstration Projects | Programs which demonstrate new technology, seminars which discuss conservation and agriculture, and tours of innovative products remain a priority of the district. |
100% |
The district also has a 42 inch plotter printer available for your large scale printing needs.
Contact the office for more information or if you have any possible projects that you feel may be of interest to your conservation district.
