The Clean Water Program (CWP) is a rural water quality initiative that offers technical assistance and cost-share opportunities to help improve and protect water quality on farmland. The program supports landowners and farmers in adopting practices that reduce the impact of agriculture on water systems, ensuring healthier watersheds for future generations.

Important: Some funding programs can be combined (stacked), covering up to 100% of eligible costs, as long as the stacking is permitted by the programs involved. If you are using other sources of funding, please inform your local CA.

Oxford County

The Oxford Clean Water Program provides financial assistance to landowners in Oxford County to implement water quality protection practices, including:

• Environmental Farm Plan required for participation.
• Funding may be combined with other programs, covering up to 100% of eligible costs.

For project categories, criteria and to apply click here.

City of Stratford and Avon Subwatershed

In the City of Stratford and Avon subwatershed, we offer funding for the following water quality improvement projects:

• Tree Planting
• Erosion Control Structures
• Livestock Restrictions
• Well Decommissioning
• Wellhead Protection

Learn more: Tatianna Lozier:  loziert@thamesriver.ca  or  519-451-2800 ext. 233

Habitat Stewardship Program

The Habitat Stewardship Program focuses on enhancing both habitat and water quality. Eligible projects include:

• Tree Planting
• Erosion Control Structures
• Livestock Restrictions
• Cover Crops
• Wetland Creation

Learn more: Tatianna Lozier:  loziert@thamesriver.ca  or  519-451-2800 ext. 233