Getting Started As a landowner with a very special habitat, it is important to think about the effect your activities may have on wetland areas.
Careful planning is essential.
Also, consider your neighbours and the effect that your project may have on their property. If you are planning a major undertaking, seek expert advice. Many sources of technical assistance are available from a variety of agencies and programs. Landowners may be eligible for tax rebates or other financial incentives for protecting, enhancing and maintaining wetland areas on their property. Some programs require that wetlands be evaluated by trained evaluators to determine if the site can be designated as provincially significant or certified under a new federal program for ecologically sensitive lands.