Our Programs 

To establish field & yard shelterbelts to act as a barrier to reduce and redirect the wind, absorb excessive moisture, trap snow and remove carbon dioxide from the air. Please contact the Deloraine or Reston offices if your interested in planting a shelterbelt. We have various options for planting and weed control. SRWD staff can plant and install plastic mulch for weed control, for an added fee.

Sample collection bottles and forms can be picked up at our Reginal Offices in Deloraine and Reston.

Prices have been updated February 15, 2022. Click the “download file” link below to see the costs associated with what is wanting to be analyzed. For more information on well water testing or to access the request form to be sent in with the water test, visit Horizon Lab.

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For information on proper well maintenance visit wellaware.ca.

A  grassed waterway is a natural or constructed channel used to prevent soil loss and gully formation in cultivated fields and used to protect surface water quality.  They are seeded with salt tolerant grass and/or legume mixture.

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Program Objectives:
• To construct stone crossings on intermittent or permanent streams to reduce sedimentation from livestock crossings;
• To protect surface water quality; and
• To protect fish habitat.

SRWD will work with landowners to improve the quality of water provided to livestock through the use of alternate watering systems (i.e. shallow burial pipelines, solar-powered pumps, wind-powered pumps, gas powered pumps etc.).

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SRWD may cover the project cost up to a maximum of $10,000  (may be eligible for 100% coverage if applicant has their Environmental Farm Plan).

Applications will be assessed based on their benefit to the watershed.

This program is for landowners who are interested in introducing specialized tame species such as smooth brome and alfalfa. Healthy tame pastures will contribute to longevity and help perform important functions necessary for this particular land use. A valid Environmental Farm Plan is required to be eligible for this program.

Seed forages on saline soils (i.e. along roads, borders of fields and surrounding wetlands) within the SRWD East Souris River Watershed to address the growing concerns associated with salinity.

• Priority will be given to targeted areas

• A valid Environmental Farm Plan must be obtained to be eligible for this program.

The Gully Erosion Repair Program will assist to protect surface water quality and minimize water erosion and flooding damage by providing physical adjustments and alterations along gully formations.

Landowners can receive annual payments for the conservation of Class 1 and 2 wetlands while still cultivating during dry periods.

Class 1 & 2 wetlands are shallow depressions that hold water for only a few weeks after spring snowmelt and for several days after heavy rain events.  They can be cultivated and seeded during dry periods.

Other Growing Outcomes in Watersheds (GROW) programming includes:

• Conservation and Restoration of Upland areas

  • Annual payment

• Conservation and Restoration of Riparian areas

  • Annual payment

This program is designed to:

• Prevent further erosion on waterways and shorelines with low-moderate erosion potential

• Protect and improve water quality by preventing bank erosion and downstream sedimentation

• Educate landowners in the benefits of maintaining a healthy riparian area.

SRWD will work with landowners to create water storage areas for livestock watering wildlife and flood control purposes