September 30th is the deadline for producers in the Westlake Watershed District to apply for funding through the GRowing Outcomes in Watersheds program.
Tatiana Sarigumba is the GROW Co-ordinator for the watershed district.
She says the program financially supports producers for projects that improve watershed health, while also benefiting their operation.
"Priority outcomes of GROW include improved watershed resilience through climate change and improved water quality. The co-benefits targeted include improved on-farm water management, enhanced sustainable agricultural production, improved biodiversity and habitat, and increased carbon sequestration and storage "
Examples of projects eligible for funding include well establishment, off-site watering for riparian enhancement, livestock exclusion fencing, and the establishment of perennial forage stands and polycrops for livestock feed and soil health improvement.
Producers that live in the Alonsa, Lakeshore, southeast Mossey River, and northeast Westlake-Gladstone areas, as well as Northern Affairs, are eligible to apply for this program.
More info can be found online at www.westlakewd.com or by calling 204-767-2101
