HomeMy WebLinkAboutThe Citizen, 1994-06-01, Page 12PAGE 12. THE CITIZEN, WEDNESDAY, JUNE 1, 1994.
Water pollution reduction grants available
Hundreds of area farmers have
been doing their part to improve
water quality in the Maitland River.
Over the past two years about 400
projects designed to reduce bacteria
and phosphorus pollution have
been completed by landowners
with the financial assistance of the
CURB (Clean Up Rural Beaches)
Program.
Under the program, grants are
available to construct manure
storages, to fence livestock out of
watercourses, to install milkhouse
washwater disposal systems, and to
repair private septic systems.
"Farmers and homeowners who
are interested in taking advantage
of grant assistance in 1994 should
apply now" said Anne Loeffler,
Maitland Valley Conservation
Authority (MVCA) water quality
technician. Application forms and
further information are available by
calling the MVCA at 335-3557.
The CURB Program is designed
to help clean up sources of bacteria
and phosphorus pollution that
affect water quality in the Maitland,
Nine Mile and Eighteen Mile
Rivers. This voluntary program is
funded by the Ministry of the
Environment and Energy and the
MVCA.
Financial assistance is limited to
applicants who are polluting
surface waters. Proposed projects
with the greatest potential
reducing pollution will
considered first for funding.
The CURB Program offers 50
per cent grants up to $2,000 to
repair or replace a septic system
that is polluting a watercourse.
Farmers can receive a 75 per cent
grant up to a total of $10,000 to pay
for costs of fencing livestock out of
watercourses. Grants are also
available for the construction of a
crossing and an alternate water
source as part of a fencing project.
Manure storages are eligible for a
50 per cent grant up to $12,000.
The grant for milkhouse washwater
disposal systems is 50 per cent,
with a maximum grant of $5,000.
The presence of bacterial water
pollution does not change the
appearance of water, but it docs
pose an immediate health hazard if
the water is used for drinking or
swimming. Waterborne infections
include stomach flu and diarrhea.
Eye, ear and throat infections car,
also occur. Cattle watering in the
river can also be infected with
disease-causing organisms from
upstream herds.
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The Maitland Valley Conser
vation Authority (MVCA) has
successfully completed its 24th
year of spring tree planting
operations. About 75,000 trees and
shrubs were planted or supplied to
landowners, community groups,
schools and municipalities.
"More people are becoming
aware of the value of trees to the
environment" said Dave Grummett,
MVCA director of operations.
Forests conserve water, prevent soil
erosion, reduce water pollution and
flooding, and even moderate the
climate. Taken in total, forests and
wetlands dramatically improve the
health of the environment.
The MVCA offers several
reforestation services. Seedling
trees and planting services are
available for the reforestation of
larger acreages and windbreaks
through the Reforestation
Assistance Service. This service is
available through the Roadside and
Windbreak Tree Service. A variety
of hardwood trees about six feet
high and conifers about two to three
feet high are available. A minimum
of 50 trees must be ordered.
About 70,000 trees were planted
for landowners through the
Reforestation Assistance Service
this spring. Through the Roadside
and Windbreak Service about 3,200
larger trees were supplied to
municipalities, private landowners,
schools and community groups.
Two community planting projects
are also underway. Through the
Wingham Ecological Park and
Lucknow Greenway Projects, trees
and shrubs are being planted along
rivers in these communities. About
1,000 trees and shrubs have been
planted with the volunteer help of
citizens, community groups and
school classes.
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Now an Optimist
George Langlois of Brussels, left, the Lieutenant Governor of Zone 2
Optimists' newest member, Brian Wiersma, while his sponsor Murray Siertsema, right, looks
on at a special evening on Friday at the United Church.
welcomes the Blyth
Visit our newly redecorated
Come to the
Rutabaga
Festival Parade
Saturday,
June 25,1994
starting at Hubbard's
Rutabaga Plant at
11 a.m.
Lots more
accessories
Computers
Radio Shack departme
Ghetto Blasters
After sale $1799.00
Phones
Fax Machines
Cameras
Technics Stereos
Special Compaq
Introductory Offer
Integrated
%
sponsored by many local
groups and businesses
Entry forms available from
Brenda Burkholder 523-9541
IBM, COMPAQ &
AST COMPUTERS
Presario 433
$1599.00
Sale ends June 30,1994
Oldfield’s Pro Hardware & Radio Shack
Brussels Radio
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