Environmental Subsidies
Rain Garden
This is the last year to take advantage of the grant program to create a rain garden at home!
This program is part of OBV Yamaska’s Eau de pluie en r-évolution project, and aims to implement sustainable rainwater management in several towns in the region. Thanks to this project, the citizens of Brome Lake have access to support and financial assistance to create a rain garden on their property.
What is a rain garden?
A rain garden is created by excavating a depression in permeable soil. It is planted with a specific soil mix and plants adapted to the particular conditions of this environment. This design allows drainage of small impermeable surfaces such as roofs and driveways.
Its function is to infiltrate rainwater into the ground so that it is not discharged into lakes, streams, ditches and sewers. Groundwater also plays an important role in recharging the water table.
As well as being useful and effective, the rain garden is aesthetically pleasing, enriches biodiversity and attracts pollinators.
In the context of climate change, the development of these green infrastructures is an ideal way of reducing the impact of runoff on the health of the lake and preventing a shortage of drinking water. The Town strongly suggests that its citizens evaluate the possibility of installing a rain garden on their property.
Example of a rain garden in Waterloo – OBV Yamaska, 2021
Example of a rain garden in Waterloo – OBV Yamaska, 2021
Example of a rain garden in Waterloo – OBV Yamaska, 2021
What is offered by the program
Free, personalized support from OBV Yamaska for site assessment and rain garden planning;
A report including a calculation of the area of the garden and the quantities of materials required;
Reimbursement of 50% of the cost of the work and the purchase of plants, up to a maximum amount of $1000 per address.
Special rain garden substrate (soil) for citizens building a rain garden (free).
Funds are allocated on a first-come, first-served basis until the $10,000 envelope is exhausted.
Who can benefit from the program?
- Owners of residential or commercial properties on the territory of Town of Brome Lake;
- Individuals who have not yet received financial assistance from the Town for the Rain Garden project (one participation per project).
Eligible Projects
- The development of a rain garden on a property located on the territory of the Town of Brome Lake;
- The property owner must have received an evaluation visit from an OBV technician and have followed the recommendations of the report issued by this person;
- 50% of the plants planted in the rain garden must be indigenous.
Eligible Expenses
- Actual value of work required to create the rain garden, including excavation (work performed by a contractor or rental of machinery to do the work yourself);
- Materials and substrates (types and quantities as specified in your landscaping plan);
- Gutter modification work directly related to the rain garden;
- Plants (50% indigenous).
Consult the flyer created by the OBV Yamaska.
Procedure
1. Make an appointment with the OBV Yamaska
For a free evaluation of the eligibility of your land, you can make an appointment with OBV Yamaska’s field technician by email at jardins@obv-yamaska.qc.ca or by phone at 450 956-1164.
This visit will allow you to receive all the necessary information, as well as the ideal location for your rain garden at home. It will be followed by a report including technical information to facilitate the realization of your rain garden.
2. Making of the rain garden by the citizen
Citizens can do their own landscaping or hire professionals.
Citizens building a rain garden can pick up their special rain garden substrate at the municipal garage at 50 chemin Mills. Pick-up by appointment only, by calling 450 243-6111.
In order to be reimbursed for a portion of the cost of purchasing the plants, 50% of the plants must be native. The OBV Yamaska technician will be able to guide you in the selection and ordering of these plants.
3. Fill out the refund form
Once you’ve completed your work, you’ll need to fill in the form (see below), which will be sent to our environmental consultant. You must have in your possession all the invoices required to complete the rain garden. We also require photos of your rain garden.
If you agree, your photos may appear in town publications and reports (without disclosing your contact details).
4. Final inspection and reimbursement
Once the form is received, a final visit by the OBV Yamaska will be made. Reimbursement can be made once the inspection is completed.
Subsidy for Cloth Diapers
Cloth Diaper Subsidy
Town of Brome Lake offers a financial incentive to parents of children aged 18 months or less who choose to use cloth diapers. The amount of the subsidy is equal to 50% of the purchase price, to a maximum of $150.
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Please note that you can only submit one request per child.
Click here for more information or contact our Family Resource Person at 450 242-2020.
Subsidies for Sustainable Hygiene Products
The Town of Brome Lake is pleased to announce the launch of a new financial assistance program for the purchase of sustainable hygiene products and reusable ecological products.
This program is open to all residents of Brome Lake and is designed to reduce the purchase of single-use items at the source, thereby reducing the amount of waste sent to landfill sites.
Description et conditions
This financial assistance program for the purchase of sustainable hygiene products and reusable ecological products :
- focuses on the reduction of single-use items at the source and therefore, of waste disposal
- gives a financial boost to people who want to take concrete action to reduce their ecological footprint
- has an annual budget of $5,000 and operates on a first come, first served basis
Apply
The financial aid program operates on a first-come, first-served basis. The date used to determine the order of priority is the date the file is complete, i.e. when all required supporting documents are submitted. Only one application per person/family per year is permitted.
Steps
- Fill out the form below and provide all mandatory supporting documents.
- After analysis of your supporting documents, you will receive an email informing you :
- hat your request has been approved and that you will receive a refund;
- that your request has been refused (annual amount allocated to the program has been reached);
- or that your application was denied due to ineligible supporting documentation.
Required Supporting Documents
- Valid proof of residence for the current year (e.g. tax bill, driver’s license, Hydro-Quebec service bill, telephone bill, Internet bill, etc.)
- Bills
To be eligible
- Purchases must have been made no more than 6 months prior to the date of the application. The date must be visible on the invoices.
- For online purchases, the name and shipping address must be the same as the person making the request.
- Purchases must be made in Canadian dollars. Taxes and shipping charges are not eligible for a refund.
Financial Aid
Refunded amount
- 50% of purchase price up to $50 per person or $100* per family
OR - 75% of the purchase price up to a maximum of $50 per person or $100* per family if the products were purchased in a Brome Lake business
*The maximum amount reimbursed for cloth diapers is indicated in the cloth diaper subsidy program.
List of eligible products
- Washable potty training pants
- Cloth diapers for the pool
- Washable diapers for babies
- Washable nursing pads
- Washable Absorbent Pants
- Menstrual cups
- Washable menstrual pads
- Washable panty liners
- Protective underwear for incontinence
- Washable inserts (for washable diapers)
- Ecological toothbrushes
- Reusable makeup remover pads
- Reusable tampon applicators
- Bidet
- Drying balls
- Reusable toilet paper
- Reusable razor
- Reusable paper towels
- Reusable snack bags
*Please see the Cloth Diaper Subsidy Program for terms and conditions
To apply, fill out the form below
Don’t have a computer or internet connection?
No problem, contact the Centre Lac-Brome reception at 450 242-2020, we will be happy to assist you.
Financial Assistance Program for sustainable hygiene products and reusable ecological products
Reimbursement
- 50% of the purchase up to $50 per person or $100 per family.
or - 75% of the purchase up to a maximum of $50 per person or $100 per family if the products were purchased in a Brome Lake business.
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