The Ottawa Rural Clean Water Program (ORCWP) provides funding for projects that protect surface water and groundwater quality.
Landowners completing projects in the next year may be eligible for grants of up to $15,000 depending on the project they are undertaking. The next application deadline is May 1, 2017.
New grants are available! Grants are available for 18 kinds of projects related to nutrient management, soil protection, water management, land stewardship, and education and innovation.
The details of the proposed tax on stormwater are contained in the links below for residents to read. The CCA is reviewing the proposals and welcome your feedback which we can incorporate into our response to the proposal.
If you have a few minutes to puruse the comments contributed by several hundred Ottawa residents that gave up a beautiful Saturday in June on behalf of all residents to discuss the future care, conservation and use of water in the Capital. You may find that some comments resonate with your personal beliefs and values and you may, therefore, be motivated to get involved as this discussion moves towards tangible and meaningful outcome measures. It was an invigorating experience being among so many residents who truly care about the city.
The City of Ottawa provides information on how to manage your septic system, including approval and inspection; septic system dos and don'ts; and contact information to the Ottawa Septic System Office.
Please take a moment to sign the petition. Over 80,000 people have signed so far. This is something that we should be concerned about living downstream from the sewage spills.
Nearly 60 people attended the Ottawa River--Who Cares? event on Tuesday night. We were treated to a great evening of entertainment and education. Anda Bruinsma was the event organizer and MC.
The evening kicked off with a wonderful reflection by Jeannie Smith of the importance of the river to her, followed by a beautiful song she wrote called Kitchissippi. Watch for it on YouTube, coming shortly.
