McGregor and Jeannettes Creek Phosphorus Reduction Program

Program Purpose:

Regional funding for those farming in the McGregor or Jeannettes Creek subwatersheds is available to implement a variety of Agricultural Best Management Practices (BMP’s) with the goal of improving local Soil Health and Water Quality in the Thames River watershed and ultimately Lake Erie.

Important Information:Funding is available for practices that are implemented during the 2019 growing season.

-You do not need an Environmental Farm Plan (EFP) to be eligible for this program.

-Tenant Farmers are eligible for funding to implement BMP’s on rented land.

-Applications for BMP’s must be submitted prior to implementation.

-See the subwatershed map to determine if you are eligible. (still to be uploaded)

 

Next Steps:

If you farm within either the McGregor or Jeannettes Creek subwatershed and wish to inquire about the program, the application process or discuss a project proposal, please contact LTVCA staff prior to implementing an eligible BMP.

Colin Little
Agricultural Program Coordinator
Phone: 519-354-7310 Ext. 231 Cell: 226-868-6005
Colin.Little@ltvca.ca

Ryan Carlow
Soil and Water Quality Technician
Phone: 519-354-7310 Ext. 228 Cell: 519-274-0005
Ryan.Carlow@ltvca.ca

This project was undertaken with the financial support of the Government of Canada through the federal Department of environment and Climate Change.

The views expressed herein are solely those of Lower Thames Valley Conservation Authority.