Drinking Water Source Protection

10/14/2026

Local Source Protection Committees continue to play a vital role in the protection of water sources. https://www.facebook.com/share/r/16RM84sBihY/

10/07/2026

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Have you spotted a Drinking Water Protection road sign?

These signs mark areas that play an important role in protecting local drinking water sources. Watch to learn more about why they matter!

Learn more: Drinking Water Source Protection

10/07/2026

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We’re introducing a new funding program for source water protection projects in rural, northern and Indigenous communities.

Ontario is now accepting applications for its new Best Practices for Source Water Protection Program, which will help communities develop local plans to protect drinking water sources in areas where provincial source water protection planning is not already in place.

Eligible organizations can apply for funding consideration for their project now until 5 p.m. ET on November 27, 2026.

Learn more about the Best Practices for Source Water Protection Program and how to apply here: https://www.ontario.ca/page/best-practices-source-water-protection-program

09/30/2026

Greenbelt Foundation Awards $30,000 to Grey Sauble Conservation Authority for Green Fields, Clean Streams Project
"This funding allows us to work directly with local landowners to implement practical projects that protect water quality, improve soil health, and support sustainable farming practices. By combining education with on-the-ground action, we're creating lasting environmental benefits while helping landowners enhance the long-term resilience of their properties." Keith Reid, Stewardship Technician with Grey Sauble Conservation Authority
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MEDIA RELEASE (Sept. 28, 2026): Greenbelt Foundation Awards $30,000 to Grey Sauble Conservation Authority for Green Fields, Clean Streams Project

Grey Sauble Conservation Authority (GSCA) has received a $30,000 grant from the Greenbelt Foundation to support the Green Fields, Clean Streams project, an initiative that will help rural landowners in Grey and Bruce counties protect soil health, improve water quality, and enhance their environmental stewardship. The project will engage rural landowners across the GSCA watershed through education and on-the-ground support. Funding will enable the installation of approximately 1,250 metres of exclusion fencing to keep livestock out of watercourses and the establishment of up to 500 acres of cover crops to improve soil health, reduce erosion, and enhance water quality.

The Green Fields, Clean Streams project supports the long-term health of Ontario’s Greenbelt, a working landscape that contains just 6.1% of the province’s farmland but is home to 9.6% of Ontario’s farms, highlighting its critical role in the province’s food system, environmental sustainability, and economic prosperity. Eligible landowners do not need to own property directly within the Greenbelt to access funding, reflecting the interconnected nature of watersheds and the importance of supporting stewardship efforts across the broader landscape to achieve lasting environmental benefits.

“We are grateful to the Greenbelt Foundation for its investment in stewardship across our watershed,” said Keith Reid, Stewardship Technician with Grey Sauble Conservation Authority. “This funding allows us to work directly with local landowners to implement practical projects that protect water quality, improve soil health, and support sustainable farming practices. By combining education with on-the-ground action, we’re creating lasting environmental benefits while helping landowners enhance the long-term resilience of their properties.”

GSCA is thankful for the Greenbelt Foundation’s partnership in advancing environmental health and sustainable agriculture in Grey and Bruce counties. For more information about how the Greenbelt Foundation is working to ensure Ontario’s two-million-acre Greenbelt remains protected and healthy, visit www.greenbelt.ca

Landowners interested in learning more about this project and available funding opportunities are encouraged to contact Keith Reid at 519-376-3076 or [email protected].

09/23/2026

Guess who's turning 20?

For two decades, the Clean Water Act has helped protect drinking water sources across the province. Follow along as we celebrate this milestone and explore how source water protection helps keep Ontario's drinking water safe.
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Learn more: 25 Years of Source Water Protection in Ontario - YouTube:https://bit.ly/4yHpxlf

09/03/2026

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Do you have a septic system at home or at the cottage? Then this is for you!

We’re kicking off Septic Awareness Week with a free, one-hour webinar on 📅 Monday, September 14 at 7 PM EDT. Learn how to care for your system and why maintenance is important for protecting your property and the environment.

💡 Throughout the week, we’ll be sharing practical tips and resources to help you stay septic smart — whether you're a homeowner or a cottage dweller.

👉 Head to our Facebook Event Page for details and to RSVP! https://shorturl.at/ZvAwg

Let’s keep our water clean and our systems healthy. Share this with your neighbours — septic sense is for everyone.

In partnership with:
Canada Onsite Wastewater Management Association
Water Nova Scotia Society
Association of Sewage Industry Services
Precasters Association of Ontario

07/15/2026

DYK that a DWSP Road Sign in your neighbourhood means you live in an area where the drinking water supply is vulnerable to contamination. Check your local Source Protection Plan and take action to protect our water.

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07/13/2026

DYK that pet p**p can pollute drinking water sources with bacteria, viruses, parasites, and more? Pick up pet waste and toss it in the trash to protect our drinking water sources. Walk smarter together:

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07/02/2026

Need some good road trip music? Add the Drinking Water Protection song to your Canada Day playlist! Drinking Water Protection Zone signs mark areas where municipal drinking water wells require extra protection.

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Have you seen the sign?

06/24/2026

Heading to the cottage? Protect your drinking water by maintaining your septic system, heating oil fuel tanks, and private wells. Explore best practices for drinking water protection: https://bit.ly/4eUv3KR