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April 7, 2009

New Environmental Initiatives in Oxford County

The County of Oxford has expanded the Clean Water Program to include funding for woodland and wetland improvements for properties in Oxford County.

Wetlands Conservation & Enhancement

Funding is now available for the following projects:

  • Create swamps, marshes, and ponds (for wildlife)

  • Plant buffer strips around swamps, marshes, and ponds

  • Plant lure crops, such as native grasses, around swamps, marshes, and ponds

  • Install wetland drain structures for wetland creation and controlled drainage

  • Install water level control devices

  • Habitat structures such as wood duck boxes, osprey nests, basking areas

  • Install beaver baffles

  • Invasive species control measures

  • Subsurface drainage tile removal or system decommissioning

Woodlands Conservation & Enhancement

Funding is now available for the following projects:

  • Woodland management plans

  • Woodland marking and timber sale supervision

  • Woodland expansions and connections

  • Woodland clean up

  • Roadside tree planting and maintenance

  • Woodland technical advice

The program expansion involves increasing the County’s commitment for the Clean Water Program and other water protection initiatives. This funding will further the excellent uptake of water quality improvements in the Thames watershed and, specifically, in Oxford County.

Land Saver Award

The County of Oxford has brought back the Land Saver Award. Award winners will be selected from the pool of Oxford County recipients of Clean Water Program incentive funding. Awards will be given to landowners who best reflect the principles of conservation of land, water and air.

Clean Water Program

The Clean Water Program is a collaborative effort between municipalities to help improve and protect water quality in Oxford County, Middlesex County and Perth County. The program is delivered by local Conservation Authority staff. Through the program, technical & financial assistance is provided for projects that improve and protect water quality. Funding is provided by the municipalities.