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Water Retention and Runoff Management
Climate Change and Environment
Water Retention and Runoff Management
1Program guidelines will be updated for any future intakes. Please visit the Intake Information page for the upcoming Sustainable CAP intake schedule.
The purpose of the Water Retention and Runoff Management BMP is to build structures that:
- Improve the management of surface water throughout a watershed to protect against flooding, drought and the impacts of climate change
- Improve surface water quality by capturing sediments, nutrients and pesticides
- Increase wildlife habitat, biodiversity and ecosystem resilience
- Develop a sustainable on-farm water supply
Intake Information
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Eligible Applicants
Program is open to Manitoba Watershed Districts only
Eligible Activities
- Engineering and consultative fees
- Construction of water retention
Please refer to the program guide for details on eligible and ineligible expenses.
Project Timeline
Projects will have up to eighteen months to be completed:
- Projects shall start on, or after, April 1, 2025
- Projects must be completed by no later than September 30, 2026
Cost share/funding information
Watershed Districts can be reimbursed for up to 100 per cent of total approved eligible costs.
- There is a $100,000 maximum funding cap per application worksheet.
Additional Information and Documents
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Terms and Conditions Program Guide Sample Agreement