The Lake of the Prairies Conservation District will assist Applicants in altering or creating watering and/or grazing systems on a cost-share basis.
Program Objectives
To maximize available grazing land by providing water source where none had existed
To protect riparian areas adjacent to surface water courses
Eligibility
- One application per joint title or family operation will be honored
- Location of alternate watering system must be on lands within the Lake of the Prairies Conservation District
- The project must clearly display a conservation benefit (Such as removing cattle from watering on creeks or rivers; sole dugouts are not eligible for reimbursement).
Terms & Conditions
Applicant Responsibility
- Complete project by September 30th in the year of application. Circumstances preventing project completion by September 30th must be reported to the Lake of the Prairies Conservation District Board.
- LPCD may offer to extend funding until December 31st, based on landowner circumstances.
- Coordinate complete project with technical assistance from LPCD;
- Pay all costs associated with project and then submit paid receipts
- Submit completed application including copy of paid receipts. Receipts must indicate date, type and location of material purchased.
- Project material may not be sold or traded.
- Completed project must remain in place for 5 years;
- Allow for access to the alternate watering site by District Staff for the purpose of site visits, evaluation and promotion of the Alternate Watering Program.
- Indemnify and save harmless the CD from any and all actions, claims, suits, damages, injuries or other loss no matter how arising as a result of the construction, operation or maintenance of this project.
Conservation District Responsibility
- Provide subsidization of 75% of the total eligible submitted paid receipts to a maximum of a set amount for winter watering systems.
- Request applicant’s permission prior to divulging any project details or information to public or other agencies.
General Terms and Conditions
- Subject to the above terms, the Agreement shall become effective and shall be binding upon both parties until terminated;
- If either party fails to meet the above mentioned responsibilities, the Agreement may be terminated by the other party via written notice;
- Failure of Applicant to meet Applicant Responsibilities may negate his eligibility for other District programs.
