Native plants and pollinator habitat · Ontario

Rideau Valley Shoreline Naturalization Program

Run by Rideau Valley Conservation Authority

OpenPlan requiredLast checked October 22, 2026
What you get
Up to 90% of costs covered for a custom planting plan, technical guidance, project management, subsidized native plants and planting assistance
Who qualifies
Waterfront landowners along wetlands, streams, rivers and lakes in the Rideau watershed; lake associations and non-profits for demonstration sites.
Where
Waterfront property owners in the Rideau River watershed.
Status
Open
Type of payment
Cost share
Official program page

What you do

Replant your lake, river or wetland shoreline with native trees and shrubs using a custom plan, subsidized plants and planting help.

Requirements

  • Property must be waterfront within the Rideau watershed
  • Plants chosen from the custom native planting plan

The plan or design it asks for

RVCA staff prepare a custom planting plan with native species, keeping your water access, seating areas and view.

Native plant lists for the area: Ottawa

Make the plan in Sow

Draw the layout and build the plant list

Sow places plants on a photo of your yard and keeps a list of everything you add. Check Rideau Valley Conservation Authority's rules for exactly what to submit.

Start a plan in Sow

How to apply

  1. 1Contact RVCA to check eligibility
  2. 2Book a site visit (June to October)
  3. 3Agree a custom planting plan and choose your plants
  4. 4Plants are delivered in spring, with optional planting help

Sources

Last checked October 22, 2026. See something out of date? Tell us.

Sow is not affiliated with any of these agencies or utilities. Amounts and rules change, often at the start of a fiscal year, so confirm the details on the official page before you start a project. How we research these programs

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Source: Sow, “Rideau Valley Shoreline Naturalization Program,” Yard rebates directory, checked October 22, 2026, https://www.usesow.com/rebates/ontario/rvca-shoreline-naturalization

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