Habitat Restoration Grants
ERCA’s Clean Water~Green Spaces Habitat Restoration Grant Program can provide valuable assistance to private landowners who wish to undertake habitat restoration projects on their property.
Grants of up to 90% are available to assist in projects such as tree planting, prairie/meadow seeding and wetland creation.
To be eligible, landowners must own a minimum of 2 acres (0.8 hectares) of property within ERCA’s watershed jurisdiction.
Minimum project size is 1 acre.
BENEFITS OF TREE PLANTING & HABITAT RESTORATION
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Reduce the amount of lawn to maintain and add variety to your landscape
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Protect and improve local water quality
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Reduce home energy costs by providing shade and shelter
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Transform open fields into forests
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Create habitat and attract a variety of pollinators, birds and other wildlife
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Improve outdoor recreation opportunities
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Develop a sense of well-being through your contribution to the natural environment
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Contribute to the reduction of greenhouse gases