There’s free money up for grabs for projects that conserve or improve water quality in the valley.
The Okanagan Basin Water Board is accepting applications for its 2017 grant program.
In the program’s 12th year, $300,000 is available.
Priority is being given to projects that address drought and flood preparedness, water flow monitoring, groundwater studies, restoration and water quality.
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“With global changes in climate, and the variability of weather here at home, we have seen flooding and droughts – sometimes in the same year – and science tells us to expect more of these extremes,” says James Littley, OBWB Operations and Grants Manager in a news release.
“That’s why there is the added emphasis this year on understanding what water we have available and projects that will build resiliency in Okanagan communities, preparing for both extremes.”
Individual project grants up to $30,000 are available to local governments, non-profit community groups and irrigation districts.
The deadline for applications is February 17th.
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