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UPPER WELLAND RIVER WATERSHED PLANSpecial StudiesExecute the Agricultural Non-Point Source (AGNPS) Model inthe Upper Welland River studyareaRiparian Buffer Tax IncentiveProgramFish Habitat ClassificationSeptic System Re-InspectionProgramAdoption of an Organic DeicingMaterial Program for HaldimandCounty Road NetworkPotential Contaminant Sources ofPoint Source PollutionMulti-Stakeholder IncentivePrograms InformationFlyers/Advertisements/Workshopstheir property by providing grants to a maximum of 75% of the cost of a project with a grant ceiling of $10,000.The AGNPS modelling exercise is intended to provide watershed managers with a tool to enable them todesign BMP‟s and to target priority areas where projects would improve water quality conditions. The AGNPSmodel simulates surface runoff, sediment, and nutrient (nitrogen and phosphorus) transport using a singlestorm event based model that considers the impact of water quality and quantity from non-point sources. Themodel also considers all variables affecting water quality including for example, soil, slope, nutrient inputs, landmanagement practices, precipitation, drainage sediments inputs, erosion and existing water quality.Partial exemption on property taxes for the establishment and maintenance of effective riparian andconservation buffers on property. Buffers provide a wide range of functions and benefits depending on theirlocation (e.g. adjacent to watercourse or separating land uses).The watercourses within Haldimand County and the City of Hamilton have not been evaluated in terms ofimportance for fish habitat. It is recommended that this assessment be completed so this information can beused for proper resource management and land use planning decisions.Areas that do not receive municipal water and sewer services and that have medium and high groundwatervulnerability should be considered priority for such a program. “Municipal councils could approve and endorsethe allocation of funds from property taxes or general revenue to fund the program. This approach may befacilitated with council knowledge that a percentage of inspected septic systems will also require remedialaction on the part of some property owners, including the installation of new septic systems. Owners may alsopro-actively undertake action if they are aware that a program is underway. Both will affect the number ofpermits issued in a municipality, and may generate revenue as a result” (MMAH 2001).The organic sugar beet derivative that is mixed with salt brine and used as a pre-wetting or anti-icing agent wasfound to outperform the standard salt brine mixture by requiring fewer applications when tested on NiagaraRegion‟s pilot study road network. Benefits not only include financial incentives as fewer applications arerequired, but this also results in less salt being introduced into the environment. It is recommended thatHaldimand County also considered implementing an organic de-icing program; primarily for roads that areadjacent to environmentally sensitive areas such as wetlands and waterways.An inventory of potential contaminant sources and threats to water quality was identified as part of theobjectives for the NPCA‟s Groundwater Study (2005). In Elsie Creek subwatershed 3 of these areas wereidentified; 2 cemeteries and a pipeline. An updated inventory to confirm potential contaminant sources andlocations is recommended as well as further investigation into the possible effects these potential contaminantsmay have on surface and/or ground water quality and aquatic habitat, and whether or not a contaminantmanagement plan is needed.Numerous watershed stakeholders offer incentive programs and educational materials for landowners rangingin a number of areas, including for example, non point source pollution projects, backyard naturalization,species at risk, best management practices, green alternatives for your home, green energy, restorationprojects, and so forth; the list is endless. However, many people are not aware of the many programs andinformation available to them. Educational open houses, flyers, advertisements, and/or workshops would bebeneficial to the community to become knowledgeable and aware of the roles of the various watershedstakeholders and the numerous programs that are offered.105
UPPER WELLAND RIVER WATERSHED PLANImplement Recommendations ofWelland River EutrophicationStudyData for the Welland River Eutrophication Study is compiled and the report is in its final stages. Once complete,work with respective watershed stakeholders to implement the recommendations of the study in an effort toreduce nutrient loadings to the Welland River and work towards meeting AOC delisting criteria.106
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Vegetated SwaleRoad and highway run
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DownzoningEncourage and/or regulate
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