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Projects may be proposed by incorporated groups or municipal
agencies whose functions include the supply of water to farm
producers,

Sub-program 2.2: Watershed Drainage Systems for Agriculture

Assistance for development of community off-farm drainage
systems is available for agricultural purposes. Dyking projects
for flood protection will not be eligible for assistance.
Funding will also be available for engineering and economic
studies required under the sub-program.

Eligible costs for drainage works may include all equipment,
materials and labour costs relating to final engineering design,
construction supervision, construction of drainage canals, dykes
for drainage protection, outlet works, collector laterals, pumps
and screens as well as surveys for easements and rights-of-way,
property negotiation costs and legal fees for land purchases and
provision of as-built drawings for drainage systems, Purchase
costs for land acquisition and payments of rights for land use,
such as easements, are not eligible for cost sharing.

Projects may he proposed by incorporated groups or municipal
agencies whose functions include the drainage of farm land.

Sub-program 2.3: Soil Conservation and Improvement

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Projects eligible for assistance under this sub-program include:
analysis of soil degradation problems in the province and
dissemination of information and educational materials related
to soil problems in the province; and enhancement of the
productivity of agricultural lands through individual farm work
in the form of erosion control and restoration. :

Eligible costs may include: studies relating to the extent,
quality and type of soil degradation problems in the province;
seminars relating to soil degradation; the collection,
reproduction and distribution of soil degradation information;
and demonstration projects of improved soil conservation
measures, husbandry and management practices.

Eligible costs for erosion control and restoration may consist
of surface water run-off control structures, gulley .
restorations, contouring, shelterbelt plantings and other
related structures.

Projects may be proposed by individuals, groups of farmers,
producer groups, educational institutions, research
institutions, or either party to this agreement.