Funding Announcement: Thames River Phosphorus Reduction Program

On November 13, the Upper Thames River Conservation Authority (UTRCA) announced it is receiving $17.4 million in funding over four years from the Canada Water Agency to support the Thames River Phosphorus Reduction Program. This new initiative helps landowners implement agricultural best management practices (BMPs) that reduce phosphorus runoff, improving water quality in the Thames River and Lake Erie, while also boosting soil health and productivity on farms.

Although efforts have been made to reduce phosphorus loading, there is still significant room for improvement to reduce phosphorus loading within the Thames River watershed. This program will build on the strong foundation of successful past projects, this program aims to further expand UTRCA’s conservation efforts across public and private lands.

This program offers funding for BMPs such as cover crops, soil testing, nutrient planning, erosion control, and precision fertilizer applications to address these challenges. For more information and to see how you can get involved, please visit the UTRCA’s Thames River Phosphorus Reduction Program page.

Suite of BMPs showcased across the field (cover crops, windbreak, woodlot buffer to watercourse, erosion control structures)