Programs
Who's Eligible?
PVWD programming is only eligible and accessible to participating agriculturally active landowners or producers in RMs within a watershed district. Please use the below selections to search your legal description to identify the RM you reside in or view the Pembina Valley Watershed District Map to check if you are within PVWD or another Watershed District.
List sub district board member names here or on about us page
Pembina Valley Watershed Sub-District Map
Manitoba Watershed District Map
Prairie Watershed Climate Program
PWCP (OFCAF)
PWCP (OFCAF)
The Prairie Watershed Climate Program (PWCP) provides funding incentives to producers who implement any of the three beneficial management practices (BMPs) into their operations. BMPs have a wide range of benefits to a producer, to the local landscape, and to the environment. These practices can make a farm more resilient to flooding and droughts, reduce greenhouse gas emissions, and improve soil health to list a few. They can even help reduce costs on a farm.
PWCP is a "First come, first serve" program; however, there are no guarantees when you apply that you will receive your project claim since each project is reviewed and approved by a Board of Chairs. Please keep in touch with the coordinator to ensure your are up-to-date with the status of your application. We encourage you to visit our website and socials on the first of every month to stay updated with PWCP!
APPLICATIONS ARE NOW OPEN FOR THE MONTH OF APRIL FOR PWCP 2024-25.
Application Process
Step 1
Download and electronically fill out or print to complete the Applicant Form and have Professional sign off on your project.
Step 2
Download and electronically fill out or print to complete the BMP application(s) that your farm is implementing this year.
Step 3
Email your completed applications to programs@pvwd.ca or fax to 204-242-3281.
Please include invoices and photos of activities if they have been completed.
Beneficial Management Practice (BMP) Forms
Seed and seeding costs
Underseed with main crop (intercropping)
Full-season annual and/or perennial crops in rotation
Agronomic support for seeding cover crop
Fencing and watering systems
Improving pasture composition with legumes
Agronomic support for rotational planning
$10,000 claim limit
Combined use of nitrification and urease inhibitor or use of dual inhibitor
$10,000 claim limit
85% of cost difference between PCU fertilizer and regular cost of nitrogen
Applicants cannot apply for PCU and Inhibitors on same acres.
85% of cost difference of standard nitrogen fertilizer and substitute
Up tp $35/acre for manure
Incorporate manure to reduce nitrogen evaporation
Manure, compost, or digestates
Upgrading manure injection or incorporation equipment
Claims assessed on case-by-case basis
Applicants will need to complete a nitrogen report if you are not submitting a second BMP application (excluding soil testing, mapping, and support). Previous applications can count towards historical nitrogen usage.
Upgrading seeding equipment to allow for side dressing, mid-row banding, or fertilizer injection
Applicants will need to complete a nitrogen report if you are not submitting a second BMP application (excluding soil testing, mapping, and support). Previous applications can count towards historical nitrogen usage.
Soil testing
Soil Mapping
Agronomic support
Applicants will need to complete a nitrogen report if you are not submitting a second BMP application (exclusing equipment upgrade). Previous applications can count towards historical nitrogen usage.
Growing Outcomes in Watersheds
GROW
GROW
GROW promotes conservation of natural areas of changes to land uses that provide ecological goods and services by helping farmers develop projects that maintain or improve local watershed health and work for their operations. Below is a list of programs that producers can utilize.
Please contact a GROW coordinator in your area for more information, areas separated at the town of Manitou, MB.
West GROW Coordinator: Samantha Leech East GROW Coordinator: Dean Richards
SWIP
Shallow Wetlands Incentive Program (SWIP) addresses class 1 & 2 wetlands that are hold water in the spring and over the year can still produce a crop. Cash incentive payments are offered up to $100/acre for ten years for the protection of these wetlands. You are still able to farm these acres when you are able, provided they are not filled or drained.
Flooded Areas
Assistance for farmers who experience regular overland flooding caused by upstream drainage, or waterways flowing outside their banks. Establishment costs are covered up to $100 an acre. Annual incentive payments based on land values are provided to a maximum of $120 an acre.
Marginal Lands & Saline Areas
Seeding of marginal croplands to permanent cover can improve the quality and productivity of the land around it. Funding will cover seed costs for sowing forages on class 4 or 5 cropland and saline areas under cultivation. You can harvest the forage and receive a cash incentive payment each year to keep the land in permanent cover.
Water Retention and Wetland Enhancement
On farm water storage is a key component of flood peak mitigation and drought protection. PVWD design and build small dams for agricultural use and to enhance the environment. These water retention structures improve water quality, create habitat, reduce erosion, and mitigate the impacts of climate change.
Stream Crossings
Stream Crossings for livestock and farm equipment provide a dependable travel corridor for all seasons. Crossings can be installed at key access points on your farm to improve riparian health.
Shelterbelts
Shelterbelts in agriculture landscapes can help retain moisture, reduce soil erosion, improve wildlife habitat, and help to replenish drinking water aquifers. Funding is available to cover the cost of establishing a new shelterbelt.
Fencing and Watering Systems
Riparian protection along surface water bodies is important to improve ecosystem health and water quality. Funding is available to help cover the cost of installing riparian fencing and watering systems.
PVWD Programs
Pembina Valley Watershed District (PVWD) has continuous programming within available to all participating sub-districts/RMs. Eligibility is open to any agricultural landowner or producer within PVWD; district specific programs are identified per program.
Water Assistance
Projects to enhance water management capabilities at the farmer and watershed level. This program includes construction of small dams, temporary back-floods, on-farm water retention basins and more.
Sealing abandoned wells maintains groundwater quality and removes hazards to people and livestock. Landowners pay $150.00 per well, PVWD covers remaining cost.
WILL BE UPDATED MAY 2024
In June of each year, PVWD receives well water samples and sends them to Winnipeg for lab testing the first and second. Contact the office for program dates, prices and participating drop-off locations.
We provide water tank, chlorine, and other necessary tools to perform a shock chlorination. Cost is $100.
Soil Assistance
Funding is available to install crossings in key access points on producers farms to improve riparian areas.
Equipment Renting
Tree planter(s) are for any landowner to use, free of charge. We will have 3 available for this planting season.
CURRENTLY UNDERGOING MAINTENANCE
Mulch applicator is for any landowner to use after planting seedlings to help with weed control, free of charge.
Available for residents in Upper Pembina and Lower Pembina Sub-district. Rental fee of $1.50/acre.