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Clean Water program turns 20
have been triggered by over $2.2 million in CWP grants. “It’s definitely a flagship program for SNC,” said General Manager Dennis O’Grady. “Not only has it been effective in reducing pollu- tion, particularly phosphorus, but it has cre- ated considerable goodwill along the way.” The CWP isn’t administered from on high. It’s operated at the grassroots level by a committee representing farmers, industries within the watershed, along with various levels of governments and agencies. Applications are reviewed using a rating system to identify projects with the highest
priority for water quality improvement. Site visits are made by farmers and other land- owners with experience in the program. Three years ago, a new component was added to the CWP allowing agricultural or- ganizations to apply for support for initia- tives connecting agriculture and the envi- ronment. Last year, two $500 awards were approved for farm groups within the 4000 square-km watershed. Boutz noted the CWP is usually over-sub- scribed and those interested should apply early. The first meeting to review potential projects will be held June 10 when all avail-
able funding will likely be allocated. Eligibility for agricultural applicants re- quires completion of a third edition Envi- ronmental Farm Plan; non-farmers must complete the Healthy Home Guidebook available through SNC. Among projects regularly considered for funding are well decommissioning, ma- nure storage, livestock access restriction to waterways, buffer strips, septic system upgrades, milk house wastewater disposal, barnyard run-off controls, stream bank ero- sion prevention, and controlled tile drain- age. Residents of the village of Grenville can now safely dispose of their waste electron- ic and electrical equipment (WEEE). The municipality has set up a drop-off depot at the municipal garage, at 10 Du Moulin St. The depot is open Monday to Thursday from 7 a.m. to 4 p.m. and Friday from 7 a.m. to 1 p.m. Accepted materials include computers, photocopiers, cellular phones, television sets, computer screens, digital photo frames and routers. Follow us Sui vez-nous WEEE recycling in Grenville
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FINCH| South Nation Conservation’s ground-breaking Clean Water Program is entering its 20th year of partnering with landowners in the watershed to re- duce contaminants entering its rivers and streams. “It’s one of the longest running programs of its type in Ontario,”said Ronda Boutz, SNC Team Lead, Communications and Outreach, who managed the CWP for many years. “Other jurisdictions have used it as a model when introducing similar programs intended to work in a cooperative way with landowners and other stakeholders.” Depending on the nature of the project, the maximum grant is $10,000. Beneficia- ries must provide the equivalent in cash, goods, or services. Since 1993, more than 720 projects valued at about $11.5 million
Smoke alarm program tour
The Alfred-Plantagenet Fire department staff will be conducting door-to-door checks of smoke alarms during weeknights, in October. They will also provide households living in single family residences, townhouses and
semi-detached homes, vital information on how to protect their loved ones from harm through the diligent use of working smoke alarms. For more information:www.alfred-planta- genet.com or 613 673-4797.
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