Programs
WWD GROW Funding Program
GROW Polycrop Seed Rebate Program
GROW Forage Seed Rebate Program
Westlake Watershed District has the opportunity to provide cost share funding to producers who would like to implement projects that provide improvements to watershed health.
Categories for Targeted Improvement to Watershed Health:
- Water Retention
- Wetland conservation, restoration or enhancement
- Riparian area conservation, restoration or enhancement (includes Livestock Exclusion Fencing Program, separate application available)
- Buffer establishment
- Upland area conservation, restoration or enhancement (includes Forage Seed Rebate Program, separate application available)
- Innovative approaches - other projects that provide innovative ideas to conserving or enhancing Ecological Goods and Services (EG&S) in Manitoba will also be considered.
GROW Forage Seed Rebate Program
GROW Polycrop Seed Rebate Program
GROW Forage Seed Rebate Program
A rebate program designed to assist land owners meet the following program objectives: Conversion of annual crop land to perennial forage, erosion control, enhanced water holding capacity of the soil, increase biodiversity and provide enhanced wildlife and pollinator habitat.
The program offers a rebate of up to $35/acre towards the cost of forage seed, for basic acreage up to 50 acres for the program year. There is potential to fund up to 100 total acres depending upon available funds. Funding for this program is available through a partnership between Westlake Watershed District and Manitoba Habitat Heritage Corporation, GROW Trust.
GROW Polycrop Seed Rebate Program
GROW Polycrop Seed Rebate Program
GROW Polycrop Seed Rebate Program
A rebate program designed to assist land owners meet the following program objectives: improved soil health, erosion control, enhanced water holding capacity of the soil, increase biodiversity and provide enhanced wildlife and pollinator habitat.
The program offers a rebate of up to $35/acre towards the cost of seed, for basic acreage up to 50 acres for the program year. There is potential to fund up to 100 total acres depending on available funds. Funding for this program is available through a partnership between Westlake Watershed District and Manitoba Habitat Heritage Corporation, GROW Trust.
Drain Crossing Application
GROW Livestock Exclusion Fencing Rebate Program
GROW Polycrop Seed Rebate Program
Landowners can apply to Westlake Watershed District for a new crossing construction or a crossing upgrade for crossings through a Westlake Watershed District designated drain. The full cost of any new crossings or upgrades beyond basic maintenance or meeting drain capacity requirements are the responsibility of the applicant.
All applications are subject to approval and conditions set by the Westlake Watershed District Board.
Contact Westlake Watershed District Office for more information.
Abandoned Well Capping
GROW Livestock Exclusion Fencing Rebate Program
GROW Livestock Exclusion Fencing Rebate Program
Assistance to landowners in sealing wells that are no longer in use for water supply purposes.
Subject to available funding, the program will provide all materials required for the proper disinfecting, filling and sealing of approved abandoned wells in the WWD area.
Contact Westlake Watershed District Office for more information.
GROW Livestock Exclusion Fencing Rebate Program
GROW Livestock Exclusion Fencing Rebate Program
GROW Livestock Exclusion Fencing Rebate Program
The Livestock Exclusion Fencing Rabate Program is designed to assist producers with installation of new fence that will exclude livestock from surface water bodies. The program offers a rebate of up to $3200.00/mile towards the cost of exclusion fencing construction materials for the program year. The rebate covers materials used and is pro-rated depending upon the length of fence.
Contact Westlake Watershed District Office for more information.
Beaver Damage Mitigation
Beaver Damage Mitigation
Beaver Damage Mitigation
Westlake Watershed District contributes to a beaver bounty incentive program offered, call your sub-district member for more information.
Beaver dam removal from order in council drains can be done through cost effective and efficient means.
Contact Westlake Watershed District Office for more information.