We are currently updating the information on this page, Contact the RVCA's LandOwner Resource Centre for program information — 613-692-3571 or
1-800-267-3504 at extension 1128 or 1132.

The Rideau Valley Rural Clean Water Program (RVRCWP) grant and technical assistance program is for on-farm and rural projects to protect water quality in the Rideau River watershed outside the City of Ottawa. (see map)

The RVRCWP works in partnership with individual landowners to help protect the land and water we all rely on. The program offers financial incentives to farmers and rural property owners to undertake projects that protect and improve water quality in the Rideau River watershed.

The Clean Water Program operates from the edge of the City of Ottawa to the lake country west of Perth and from Sharbot Lake south through the Rideau Lakes district. As of 2005, the RVCA also delivers the City of Ottawa Program.

Downloads:

• Program Accomplishments Data and Map

• Rideau Valley Rural Clean Water Brochure (pdf)

• Funding Sources for On-farm and Rural Water Quality Protection Brochure (pdf)

The RVRCWP is guided by a Steering Committee made up of local citizens drawn from farm organizations, environmental interest groups as well as all levels of government with a direct link to the water environment.

The RVRCWP is a win-win situation all around. The landowner gets a helping hand with the financing of conservation work, the program sponsors get the pleasure of helping their employees, customers and suppliers do good environmental work, and our children and grandchildren get to enjoy a clean healthy Rideau River as our legacy to them all.

Eligibility
View large map of eligible area here.		Non-farm landowners who have a Healthy Home guide may qualify for projects for Erosion Control, Riparian Buffers/Windbreaks or Septic System Repair.* Eligible costs include permit/approval costs, purchased materials and supplies, contract labour and professional fees.
How to Apply
Contact the RVCA's LandOwner Resource Centre for program information — 613-692-3571 or 1-800-267-3504 ext. 1128 or 1132. Fill out a Rural Clean Water Program (RCWP) application form (with assistance from a program rep if needed) Submit completed application to the RCWP c/o the Landowner Resource Centre Box 599, Manotick Ontario K4M 1A5 • Make sure to attach receipts and/or invoices and confirmation of EFP completion • Also include your Farm Business Registration Numbers • For non-farmers, attach a completed Healthy Home Guide with your Project is approved if acceptable Project proceeds Payment issued upon completion of work and inspection Please Note: Program grant rates, guidelines can change without notice
RVRCWP Eligibiity for Rural Grant Assistance RVRCWP Project Code Project Type Max RVRCW Grant Rate Farm Top-up Rate (in addition to EEP funding) Max Grant Available A* Clean Water Diversion   25% $5,000 A* Surface/wastewater disposal/treatment *** 45% $5,000 B* Livestock restriction/watering *** 25% $5,000 C* Fuel/pesticide/chimical Storage/handling *** 45% $3,000 D* Nutrient Management Plan *** 25% $3,000 E Erosion Control-shore and in-field 50% No top-up EEP offers 50% $3,000 F Buffers/windbreaks 75% 25% $5,000 G Septic Repair/Replacement 50% 50% $2,000 H Education 75% 75% $1,000 I (U) Well Upgrade 50% No top-up EEP offers 50% $500 I(D) Well Decommission 75% 25% $1,000 I(R) Well Replacement 50% 50% $2,000
Farm Non-farm           * available only to farms with an Environmental Farm Plan (EFP and Farm Business Registration Number (FBR) ** Farm top-up rate with EFP funding not to exceed Maximum RVRCWP Grant Rate *** Farmers who have exhausted their EFP funding may be elibible for 75% funding on farm projects A-D