Water Fund
About the Water Fund
The Kawartha Conservation Water Fund provides funding, knowledge, and technical support to landowners and not-for-profit community organizations located in the Kawartha Conservation watershed. This includes parts of the City of Kawartha Lakes, Durham Region, and the Township of Scugog. Eligible projects must have the potential to positively impact water quality and ecosystem health.
Since 2007, the Water Fund has awarded $770,000 to 470 landowners across our watershed. In 2019, we introduced the Kawartha Community Water Fund, providing $80,000 to support community-based environmental initiatives.
If you’re unsure whether your property falls within the watershed, check the map or contact us to confirm your eligibility.
Kawartha Conservation Watershed Map
Have a project in mind?
Learn more about project eligibility, schedule a consultation to support your project, and begin the application process. Once our staff have received your application, we will contact you to discuss next steps.
Important Dates
| Applications Open | January 28, 2025 |
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| Applications Due | April 30, 2025 |
| Applicants Notified | June 2025 |
Landowner Funding areas
Examples of eligible landowner projects include:
Community Funding examples
Examples of eligible community projects include:
- Educational event/ workshop
- Community native plant garden
- Community tree planting
- Aquatic plant management
- Invasive species management
Testimonials
“Our community park project was successfully completed, something we couldn’t have done this past year without the financial support of the Water Fund program and the helpful guidance of Kawartha Conservation staff, led by Danielle Marcoux-Hunter. The multiple site visits and guidance by Danielle and the timely reimbursement of funds made for a stress-free experience. On behalf of our community, I thank you.” - Jim Daly / Lakeview Estates Cottage Association
“With the help of the Water Fund, St. John's Presbyterian Church in Port Perry was able to forge ahead with its Peace Garden project. Using a barren and unused portion of our church property, we installed a rain barrel and field drain setup, created a rain garden, and planted numerous native plants and trees. The garden is now home to many bees and other insects, butterflies (including monarchs), is regularly visited by many bird species, and has its own resident rabbits and chipmunks. Kudos to Kawartha Conservation for helping us make this happen.” - Ken Oldfield
Need Help?
For further questions regarding eligibility, consultations, or applications, contact Danielle Marcoux-Hunter by email or call (705) 328-2271 ext. 242.
Contact Us
Kawartha Conservation
277 Kenrei Road
Lindsay, ON K9V 4R1
Tel: 705.328.2271
Fax: 705.328.2286
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