The St. Clair Region Conservation Authority has announced the launch of the Sydenham Phosphorus Reduction Initiative, aimed at reducing phosphorus loading in the Sydenham River and, ultimately, Lake Erie. The Authority will receive 7.8 Million dollars from the Canada Water Agency.
The Sydenham River Watershed is the third-largest Canadian contributor to phosphorus loads in Lake Erie, with pollution from widespread sources like agricultural and rural runoff accounting for about 89% of the total released per year.
The Initiative offers funding and educational opportunities to landowners interested in implementing or enhancing agricultural Best Management Practices on their properties.
Written by: L. Dickson