Lambton County has started a new pilot project to support local farmers and landowners in protecting the environment. The County is working with the St. Clair Region Conservation Authority and the Ausable Bayfield Conservation Authority to launch the Land Stewardship Program, which is funded by the Ontario government’s Great Lakes Local Action Fund.
The program offers matching grants to farmers and landowners to help cover the costs of projects that care for the land and water. It will provide up to 50 percent of project costs, to a maximum of $10,000. This support is meant to encourage people to take on projects that improve soil health, protect water sources, support local wildlife, and reduce the effects of climate change.
The Land Stewardship Program was introduced as part of Lambton County’s 2024 Climate Change Strategy.
The types of projects that can receive funding include managing stormwater and wetlands, planting trees, closing unused wells, planting cover crops, restoring wetlands, creating erosion control systems, and improving forest and wildlife areas. These projects must take place between February 15 and December 31, 2025, and they must support the goals of the local conservation authorities while helping to protect and improve the health of the Great Lakes.
More information about how to apply for the program is available at lambtononline.ca/landstewardship.
