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ALTERNATIVE LAND USE SERVICES (ALUS)

PARTNERSHIP ADVISORY COMMITTEE (PAC) MEETING

Wednesday, July 19, 2017

Next Scheduled Meeting: Thursday, September 14, 2017

BRAZEAU COUNTY ALTERNATIVE LAND USE SERVICES (ALUS)

PARTNERSHIP ADVISORY COMMITTEE (PAC)

DATE: July 19, 2017 TIME: 9:00 a.m. PLACE: Brazeau County Administration Building, Drayton Valley, AB Lodgepole Meeting Room

1. 9:00 am Call to Order

Chairperson

2. Introductions All

3. Additions to the Agenda

Chairperson

4. Adoption of the Agenda

Chairperson

5. Pg. 1-4 Adoption of the Minutes a) Adoption of the April 13, 2017 minutes

All

6. Pg. 5 Business Arising a) Review & Adoption of 2017 ALUS PAC Meeting Schedule

All

7. Pg. 6-7 Investment Framework for Environmental Resources (INFFER) – water data sources

Benjamin Misener & Brian Ilnicki

8. INFFER - General Discussion

Brian Ilnicki

9. Pg. 8-10 ALUS Budget Summary

Benjamin Misener

10. Pg. 11-15 Provincial Standards for Fencing

Benjamin Misener

11. Pg. 16 Producer In-Kind Labour a) 16E-012

Benjamin Misener & Christine Campbell

12. Proposed vs Actual Establishment Costs – Variance Authority

Benjamin Misener

13. Applying for AWE grant if proposal is refused by PAC or greater amount than what was approved by PAC

Benjamin Misener

14. Green Acreages or similar programs available

Duane Movald

15. Declaration of Conflicts of Interest

All

16. Pg. 17

Project Updates a) 16E-005 b) 16E-006 c) 16E-007

Benjamin Misener

17. Pg. 18-30

New Proposals a) 16E-009 b) 16E-010 c) 16E-011

Benjamin Misener

18. Videos

Benjamin Misener

19. Administrative Matters a) Expense Claims

Benjamin Misener

20. Adjournment Chairperson

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MINUTES OF THE BRAZEAU COUNTY ALTERNATIVE LAND USE SERVICES (ALUS) PARTNERSHIP

ADVISORY COMMITTEE (PAC), HELD IN THE COUNTY ADMINISTRATION BUILDING, EOC MEETING

ROOM, IN DRAYTON VALLEY, ALBERTA ON THURSDAY, APRIL 13, 2017.

CALL TO ORDER D. Movald, PAC Chairperson, called the meeting to order at 9:00 a.m.

IN ATTENDANCE Duane Movald, Chairperson & Member-at-Large Henry Hughes, Member-at-Large

Lawrence Strocher, Member-at-Large Cliff Whitelock, Member-at-Large Shirley Mahan, Councillor Kerri O’Shaughnessy, Cows & Fish Mary Ellen Shain, North Saskatchewan Watershed Alliance Jessica Watson, West-Central Forage Association Christine Campbell, ALUS Canada Benjamin Misener, ALUS Program Coordinator Tara McGinn, Assistant Agricultural Fieldman

Nancy Chambers, Recording Secretary ABSENT Graham Kathol, Member-at-Large

Candace Vanin, Agriculture & Agri-Food Canada OTHER ATTENDANCE Brian Ilnicki, Land Stewardship Centre

INTRODUCTIONS No new PAC members, Administration or guests required

introductions.

ADDITIONS TO

THE AGENDA B. Misener requested the addition of the Ag Watershed Enhancement

Program update, to be added as item 6b and provided a handout.

B. Misener requested the addition of the Alberta Farmer Pesticide

Applicator Training to be added as item 6c and provided a handout.

ADOPTION OF THE AGENDA 026-17 Moved by S. Mahan to approve the agenda with the additions. CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY ADOPTION OF THE MINUTES 027-17 Moved by K. O’Shaughnessy to approve the minutes of the

March 30, 2017 PAC meeting as presented. CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY

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BUSINESS ARISING There is a conflict with the MPC meeting on June 15, 2017. 028-17 Moved by H. Hughes to amend the meeting schedule by

moving the June 15, 2017 meeting to June 8, 2017. CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY

M. Shain entered the meeting at 9:10 a.m.

B. Misener advised that AWE funding is very limited, as per the April

12, 2017 email from Diana Bingham which was distributed to the PAC.

We will continue to encourage producers to apply for AWE funding

and we will continue to seek additional funding sources. AWE will

also continue efforts to seek funding.

029-17 Moved by S. Mahan to table the Alberta Farmer Pesticide Applicator Certificate Training information to later in the meeting.

CARRIED UNAMIOUSLY ALUS BUDGET SUMMARY B. Misener presented a summary of the current ALUS budget. It was

suggested to add another section for pending/committed funds, to show amounts that have been approved for projects but not paid out yet.

C. Campbell entered the meeting at 9:33 a.m. BREAKDOWN OF $7/METER CAP B. Misener asked for clarity on what was to be included in the

$7/meter cap. It was suggested that similar to provincial standards, $7/meter is for the actual fencing material and labour only. Mulching, dirt work, old fence removal, etc. is over and above. Materials costing more than $7/meter are at the expense of the applicant. It was suggested that the PAC determine minimum standards for fencing. B. Misener will look for provincial standards and recommendations and bring the information back to the next meeting for discussion.

It was discussed that $7/meter is for materials and hired labour only

but does not include in-kind labour done by the producer. C. Campbell will look into how to account for labour done by the producer.

030-17 Moved by L. Strocher that the $7/meter cap is for materials

and labor costs only. CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY

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031-17 Moved by S. Mahan that B. Misener research information for a fencing minimum standard to be adopted. CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY

ALBERTA FARMER PESTICIDE APPLICATOR CERTIFICATE T. McGinn presented information on the Alberta Farmer Pesticide

Applicator Certificate Course on April 20 & 21, 2017 to be held at the County office and how to RSVP.

DECLARATION OF CONFLICT OF INTEREST D. Movald reminded PAC members that if there were any conflicts of

interest they must be declared before proceeding to the discussion of the projects. None were noted.

PROJECT UPDATES B. Misener provided verbal updates on files 16E-008 & 16E-012. B.

Misener will contact the applicant for 16E-008 and advise on the AWE funding. They may re-submit their proposal to the PAC, considering the lack of AWE funding. The applicants for 16E-012 are still considering the PAC recommendations and have not yet advised how they will be moving forward.

Christine Campbell introduced herself to the PAC as the Western Hub

Manager for ALUS Canada. She reported that there are about 2500 ALUS projects in 11 communities within 5 provinces.

B. Ilnicki entered the meeting at 10:00 a.m. C. Campbell provided updates from ALUS Canada including staffing

updates, charitable status, ALUS funders and local fundraising.

D. Movald called for a break at 10:10 a.m. and the meeting resumed at 10:23 a.m.

INFFER DISCUSSION Brian Ilnicki, Executive Director of the Land Stewardship Centre,

advised that colleagues from Australia will be in Alberta in mid-July. The timeframe for the INFFER assessment to be completed is March of 2018; however the hope is that it will be completed this fall.

Members discussed the “Initial Questions for Consideration”

presented to the PAC at the March 30, 2017 meeting. Initial discussions centered on water quality in the Modeste Creek and the contributors to the water quality issues. B. Ilnicki will work with B. Misener to summarize all of the comments and suggestions.

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RECESS FOR LUNCH 032-17 Moved by S. Mahan that the ALUS PAC meeting of April 13, 2017 recess for lunch at 12:01 p.m.

CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY

VIDEOS A video titled “The CACHE Project – Keeping up with ALUS” was shown

during the lunch break.

INFFER DISCUSSION CONTINUED B. Ilnicki and the PAC continued discussions based on the “Initial

Questions for Consideration”. Discussions continued surrounding water quality and whether or not water quality data is available. B. Misener will work with County staff, Alberta Agriculture and Forestry, and NSWA to determine what data is available. After it is determined what data is available, the PAC can discuss the direction they want to go with the INFFER analysis.

B. Ilnicki will also look into what water quality studies are available for other waterbodies within the County. B. Misener and B. Ilnicki will also research what data is available regarding household open sewage discharge systems. 033-17 Moved by K. O’Shaughnessy to bring the pertinent information back to the next PAC meeting of June 8, 2017. CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY 034-17 Moved by H. Hughes to table the INFFER discussion to the June 8, 2017 meeting. CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY

ADMINISTRATIVE MATTERS B. Misener discussed the submission of Expense Claims. ADJOURNMENT 035-17 Moved by S. Mahan to adjourn the meeting at 1:48 p.m. CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY _________________________ _________________________ Duane Movald Nancy Chambers Chairperson Recording Secretary

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Brazeau County ALUS PAC 2017 Meeting Schedule

February 16, 2017

March 30, 2017

April 13, 2017

July 6, 2017

September 14, 2017

November 16, 2017

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BRAZEAU COUNTYUPDATE REPORT TO THE BRAZEAU COUNTY ALTERNATIVE LAND USE SERVICES PARTNERSHIP

ADVISORY COMMITTEE (ALUS PAC)

SUBJECT: Modeste Subwatershed Water Quality Data

DATETOPAC: July 6 2017

PREPARED BY: Benjamin Misener, ALUS Coordinator

UPDATE As requested by the PAC, I followed up with:INFORMATION:

1. North Saskatchewan Watershed Alliance (NSWA)2. Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada3. Land Stewardship Centre (LSC)4. Internal Brazeau County documents

Each organization provided the following:

1. Report from NSWA:a. basic compilation of stream nutrient data collected in

Alberta between 1977 and 2013. Rose Creek and TomahawkCreek, both located in the Modesté Sub watershed, weresampled in 1995, 1996, and 1999-2006

2. Reports from Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada:a. MD of Brazeau Regional Groundwater Assessment (RGWA)

1999 — no water quality information however the risk ofcontamination map may prove useful

b. Parkland County RGWA 1998 — no water quality parametersand no risk of contamination map

c. Wetaskiwin County RGWA 20083. Reports from LSC:

a. Alberta Agriculture and Forestry has provided raw waterquality data

b. ABMI is working on clipping out their P, N and sedimentloading data from their models and inputting that data intomaps that they will make available to us

4. Reports from Brazeau County:a. Brazeau-Pembina Sulphur Deposition and Agriculture Studyb. Alberta Water Quality Awareness data for tributaries and

main stems from 2005 to 2012

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c. 1996 Hydrological review of Section 33-48-7-WSM andSection 3, 4, 5, 9, 10, 15 and 16 within 49-7-WSM

d. 1999 RGWAe. 2008 RGWAf. Healthy Waterways Program summary from 2005-2006

Unfortunately the County has very limited data relating to surface waterquality within the Modeste. The majority of the focus has been ongroundwater assessment.

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2016 Budget Report Summary with Posted Actuals

For Actuals Posted Between 1/1/2016 and 12/31/2016

Revenues ($7,000) ($4,500) 36%

PLANNING & DEVELOPMENT ($7,000) ($4,500) 36%

6605-ALUS

840 - Provincial Government Transfers ($7,000) $0 100%

845_6605-ALUS GRANTS ($7,000) $0

998 - Questica - Uncategorized Expenses $0 ($4,500) 0%

499_R - OTHER $0 ($4,500)

Expenses $132,681 $26,040 80%

PLANNING & DEVELOPMENT $132,681 $26,040 80%

6605-AWS -____________________________

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100 - Salaries, Wages and Benefits $15,500 $11,183 28%

200 - Contracted and General Services $17,300 $7,013 59%

500 - Materials, Goods, Supplies and Utilities $6,000 $7,844 -31%

700 - Transfers to $93,881 $0 100%

________

$125,681 $21,540 83%

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2017 Budget Report Summary with Posted Actuals

For Actuals Posted Between 1/1/2017 and 6/20/2017

Revenues ($7,000) ($2,500) 64%

PLANNING & DEVELOPMENT ($7,000) ($2,500) 64%

6605 - ALUS

840 - Provincial Government Transfers ($7,000) $0 100%

845_6605-ALUS GRANTS ($7,000) $0

No Posted Actuals $0 1/1/2017

998 - Questica - Uncategorized Expenses $0 ($2,500) 0%

Expenses $135,324 $30,249 78%

PLANNING& DEVELOPMENT -___________________________________ $135,324 $30,249 78%

6605 - ALUS

100 - Salaries, Wages and Benefits $72,353 $28,029 61%

200 - Contracted and General Services $32,771 $2,138 93%

300 - Purchases from Other Governments $200 $0 100%

500 - Materials, Goods, Supplies and Utilities $3,500 $81 98%

700 - Transfers to $26,500 $0 100%

________________

$128,324 $27,749 78%

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Nancy Chambers

From: Benjamin MisenerSent: June-26-17 4:53 PMTo: Nancy ChambersSubject: RE: Fencing Standards?

Yes please to including all of that in the agenda! Thanks for looking into it! Cheers,

Benjamin Misener, RTAg, CPT Manager of Land & Environment

Brazeau County Box 77 – 7401 Twp Rd 494 Drayton Valley, Alberta T7A 1R1 Tel: 780‐542‐2667 Fax:780‐542‐7770 www.brazeau.ab.ca ……………………………………………………………………………. Please consider the environment before printing this email. PRIVILEGE AND CONFIDENTIALITY NOTICE This email and any attachments are being transmitted in confidence for the use of the individual(s) or entity to which it is addressed and may contain information that is confidential, privileged, and proprietary or exempt from disclosure. Any use not in accordance with its purpose, and distribution or any copying by persons other than the intended recipient(s) is prohibited. If you received this message in error, please notify the sender and delete the material.

From: Nancy Chambers Sent: Wednesday, June 21, 2017 3:03 PM To: Benjamin Misener <[email protected]> Subject: FW: Fencing Standards? And here is their info on wildlife friendly fencing: As far as I can see the only difference between wildlife friendly and standard is the placement of the wire. Wildlife friendly fencing – top wire 42” above ground, bottom wire 18” above ground, 2nd and 3rd wire placement will be 8” apart. Standard fencing – top wire 48” above ground, bottom wire 18” above ground, 2nd and 3rd wire placement will be 10” apart.

Nancy Chambers

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Development Officer Planning & Development Department


From: Nancy Chambers Sent: June‐21‐17 12:38 PM To: Benjamin Misener <[email protected]> Subject: FW: Fencing Standards? Hi Benjamin, Here are the fencing standard that the PGR uses. I can include it in the agenda package if you’d like and I’ll also try to get their standards for the wildlife friendly fence as well.

Nancy Chambers Development Officer Planning & Development Department


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Nancy Chambers

From: Christine Campbell <[email protected]>Sent: April-17-17 9:54 AMTo: Benjamin Misener; Nancy ChambersSubject: Farmer In-Kind labour

Categories: ALUS

Hi Benjamin and Nancy, I conferred with the other hub managers and Lynn to confirm the ALUS Canada stance on paying for farmer in-kind labour. Ultimately, the PAC gets to decide. On our end, though, there is no issue. Here are the parameters we'd like you to consider: 1) For charitable status, we must be able to prove there is no undue benefit being given to anyone. So, if you use a reasonable labour rate we are fine. I'd recommend using the provincial standards as they're easily defensible. 2) If you're cost-sharing with the farmer, I'd use their labour as their contribution "in-kind" first and then work out the balance. 3) Have the farmer keep track of their hours and submit an invoice so you have a paper trail. Hope that helps! I'm going to add a discussion to our western hub call because it's an interesting conversation and there's lots of ways to deal with the fencing issue. It would be good for everyone to contrast and compare. Hope you had a good long weekend! Christine

Christine Campbell Hub Manager (West) / Responsable Divisionnaire (Ouest)

ALUS Canada

587-894-0666

[email protected]

555-2938 Dundas St. W., Toronto ON M6P 4E7

ALUS.ca

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BrzeauCounty

BRAZEAU COUNTYUPDATE REPORT TO THE BRAZEAU COUNTY ALTERNATIVE LAND USE SERVICES PARTNERSHIP

ADVISORY COMMI1TEE (ALUS PAC)

SUBJECT: Project Updates

DATE TO PAC: July 6, 2017

PREPARED BY: Benjamin Misener, ALUS Coordinator.

UPDATE Here are progress updates on the following projects:INFORMATION: .16E-005 — Project is halfway complete. Only the south half of the project

area remains to be fenced. The participant agreement is signed and wereceived confirmation that the AWE grant is paying the full amount for theestablishment costs.

16E-OO6 — Project is nearly complete with only a small portion of fencingleft that will replace a single strand electric fence. The participantagreement is signed and an application for the AWE grant has beensubmitted.

16E-007 - Project is nearly complete. The landowner for the larger projectarea has completed all fencing. The participant agreement is signed (ourinaugural agreement) for both landowners and one of two AWE grants hasbeen recommended for approval and is pending managerial authorization.

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16E-009, 16E-010 & 16E-011 Project Overview

FARM OPERATION INFORMATION

The participant is the owner of 1,900 acres and leases 600 acres of private land (approximately 16

quarters total) as part of a mixed operation including pasture, hay, cereal crops, 200 cattle, 6 horses,

and 50 sheep. The cattle rotate through all 16 quarters. Two unnamed seasonal creeks that flow into

Bucklake Creek run through all five quarters that will have a project on them. There is currently only

perimeter fencing on all five quarters and some single fences that do not exclude the entire creek. Cattle

can currently graze through the creek bottoms and will continue to do so based on consultation with

Cows & Fish. Approximately eight gates will be installed as part of the fencing project. This will allow

seasonal grazing access in the riparian area as a means of controlling grass height, reducing the fire

hazard as well as providing an access point to remove the cattle in case of a broken fence. Water will be

provided on all five quarters by means of a water well with a solar waterer attached.

The area of land from each quarter is as follows:

1) Quarter 1 – File 16E-009 - 9.18 acres of riparian area and 0.89 acres of permanent wetland,

parcel area is 160 acres and total enrollment is 10.07 acres which is 6.29% of the total area.


parcel area is 157.63 acres and total enrollment is 13.57 acres which is 8.6% of the total

area.

3) Quarter 3 – File 16E-010 - 10 acres of riparian area and 0.52 acres of permanent wetland,


area.



area.



area.

BRAZEAU PAC CRITERIA

The producer meets all three of the criteria including:

1) Has farm tax status

2) Project enrolls less than 20% of the land within each quarter section into the program

3) Land is being actively farmed as pasture and cropland

LANDSCAPE DESCRIPTION

Falls within the Central Mixedwood and Lower Foothills Natural Subregions

Land is relatively flat then drops sharply down to the unnamed seasonal creeks

The lands are currently a mixture of undeveloped and developed parcels. They are used for

pasture and cropping but do contain some oil and gas facilities

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PROJECT DESCRIPTION

Project 1 – Quarter 1 – File 16E-009 - Fencing

Project Name: Riparian/Creek Exclusion Fencing

Estimated Acreage/Distance: 10.07 acres 871 m

Classification Riparian Habitat Restoration and Protection

Location Description: A quarter section with an unnamed seasonal creek running north/south through the middle

Project Details & Timeline:

Fence will exclude all of the unnamed seasonal creek from continuous grazing. A portion of the fencing is already complete. Anticipating completion of the remainder by Fall 2017.

Materials & Labour: Four strand barb wire fence. Fencing installation will be contracted out.

Site Preparation: N/A

Project Benefits: Reduced riparian area compaction and erosion, improved wildlife habitat and water quality

Project Partners: AWE Grant

The proposed project includes 0.89 acres of permanent wetland (unnamed creek), and 9.18 acres of

riparian and upland pasture.

Project 1 Details Cost Estimate

ALUS Portion Annual Payments

Exclusion Fencing

Materials $6,097 $7 per metre

$6,097 submit to AWE. ALUS portion unknown, potentially 50% of amount not covered by AWE.

N/A

Riparian Area Enhancement

9.18 ac N/A N/A 9.18 ac x $37.50 = $344.25

Wetland Enhancement

0.89 ac N/A N/A 0.89 ac x $20 = $17.80

Totals 10.07 ac $6,097 Potentially $3,048.50 if not covered by AWE

$362.05 x 5 years = $1,810.25



Estimated Acreage/Distance: 13.57 acres 1249.03 m


Location Description: A quarter section with an unnamed seasonal creek running north/south through the middle


Fence will exclude nearly all of the unnamed seasonal creek from continuous grazing. A portion of the fencing is already complete. Anticipating completion of the remainder by Fall 2017.





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Exclusion Fencing

Materials $8,743.21 $7 per metre

$8,743.21 submit to AWE. ALUS portion unknown, potentially 50% of amount not covered by AWE.

N/A


12.88 ac N/A N/A 12.88 ac x $37.50 = $483

Wetland Enhancement

0.69 ac N/A N/A 0.69 ac x $20 = $13.80

Totals 13.57 ac $8,743.21

Potentially $4,371.61 if not covered by AWE

$496.80 x 5 years = $2,484





Location Description: A quarter section with an unnamed seasonal creek running through the northwest corner


Fence will exclude nearly all of the unnamed seasonal creek from continuous grazing. A portion of the fencing is already complete around the existing acreage. Anticipating completion of the remainder by Fall 2017.





The proposed project includes 0.52 acres of permanent wetland (unnamed creek), and 10 acres of




Exclusion Fencing



N/A


10 ac N/A N/A 10 ac x $37.50 = $375

Wetland Enhancement

0.52 ac N/A N/A 0.52 ac x $20 = $10.40

Totals 10.52 ac $8,029.21


$385.40 x 5 years = $1,927

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Location Description: A quarter section with an unnamed seasonal creek running south/east through the middle


Fence will exclude all of the unnamed seasonal creek from continuous grazing. Anticipating completion of the remainder by Fall 2017.









Exclusion Fencing



N/A


23.93 ac N/A N/A 23.93 ac x $37.50 = $897.38

Wetland Enhancement

2.27 ac N/A N/A 2.27 ac x $20 = $45.40

Totals 26.2 ac $17,096.17


$942.78 x 5 years = $4,713.90

Project 5 – Quarter 5 – 16E-011 - Fencing


Estimated Acreage/Distance: 27.69 acres 835 m


Location Description: A quarter section with an unnamed seasonal creek running north/south and to the west through the middle


Fence will exclude all of the unnamed seasonal creek from continuous grazing. A portion of the fencing is already complete around the existing acreage. Anticipating completion of the remainder by Fall 2017.





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Exclusion Fencing

Materials $5,845 $7 per metre

$5,845 submit to AWE. ALUS portion unknown, potentially 50% of amount not covered by AWE.

N/A


26.28 ac N/A N/A 26.28 ac x $37.50 = $985.5

Wetland Enhancement

1.41 ac N/A N/A 1.41 ac x $20 = $28.20

Totals 27.69 ac $5,845


$1,013.70 x 5 years = $5,068.50

Project 6 – Files 16E-009, 16E-010 & 16E-011 - Water Wells and Solar Waterers

Project Name: Water Wells and Solar Waterers

Estimated Acreage/Distance: N/A


Location Description: Each quarter section will contain one well and one waterer except for Quarter 1 which will contain two of each


Six solar waterers with pumps will be installed in newly drilled wells. Anticipating completion by Fall 2017.

Materials & Labour: Watering systems and pump, installation, and well drilling


Project Benefits: Reduced riparian area compaction and erosion, improved drinking water quality for livestock

Project Partners: AWE Grant and GF2


ALUS Portion

Quarter 1 – Two Solar Waterers and Pumps

Materials & Labour

$28,000 $14,000 submit to AWE. ALUS portion unknown, potentially 50% of amount not covered by AWE.

Quarter 2 - Solar Waterer and Pump

Materials & Labour



Materials & Labour



Materials & Labour


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Materials & Labour


Quarter 1 – Two Water Wells and Pumps

Drilling & Materials

$18,000 Will not be covered by AWE grant but may be covered up to 30% of each well by GF2. Potentially 50% of amount not covered by GF2.

Quarter 2 – Water well and pump












Totals $138,000 Potentially $69,000 if not covered by AWE

PARTICIPANT AGREEMENT

Recommending a five year agreement with the following special conditions:

- Ability to access riparian areas each year with timing and duration to be recommended by Cows &

Fish

RECOMMENDATION

1. That the PAC approve submitting the application to the AWE Grant for 100% coverage of the

exclusion fencing establishment costs and a 50% cost-share of any remaining amount as well as

annual payment at the pasture rate of $37.50 per acre for the riparian and upland pasture area

contained within the exclusion fencing (9.18 acres), and annual payment at the existing

permanent wetland rate of $20 per acre for the wetland area contained within the exclusion

fencing (0.89 acres) for Project 1, File 16E-009.

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contained within the exclusion fencing (10 acres), and annual payment at the existing















6. That the PAC approve submitting the application to the AWE Grant for 100% coverage of the six

solar waterers establishment costs and a 50% cost-share of any remaining amount and submitting

the application to the GF 2 Grant for 30% coverage of the six water well establishment costs and

a 50% cost-share of any remaining amount for Files 16E-009, 16E-010 & 16E-011.

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