ALUS Kawarthas Peterborough Northumberland (ALUS KPN) supports farmers in creating and maintaining projects that improve the health of the land, water, and wildlife across our region. We work one-on-one with producers to develop ecosystem improvement projects that align with their farm goals while also generating ecological benefits for the broader landscape and community.
ALUS KPN recognizes that farmers perform a critically important role as stewards of our environment. Our mission is to help farmers achieve ecological and land management goals by providing robust technical and financial support.
Launched in 2019 as an initiative of the Ontario Federation of Anglers and Hunters, ALUS KPN transitioned in 2025 to Kawartha Conservation, which now serves as our local delivery partner. The program remains farmer-driven and locally guided by a Partnership Advisory Committee (PAC) made up of producers and community members.
Annual Payments For Ecosystem Services
We provide annual payments for the management and maintenance of the projects and the ongoing ecosystem services they provide – such as cleaner water, carbon capture, and improved biodiversity. Payments are provided for a five or ten year term, with opportunities to renew.
To see the main types of projects currently eligible for support, visit the Kawartha Conservation dedicated page: ALUS Kawarthas Peterborough Northumberland
Join The Team
ALUS KPN is currently seeking local farmers to join our Partnership Advisory Committee. We meet 4-5 times a year, and member time is compensated. For more information on how to become involved in ALUS KPN, please contact the ALUS KPN Program Coordinator, Joshua Noiseux (contact details below).
Community Links
ALUS Kawarthas Peterborough Northumberland Coordinator
Supporters
Province of Ontario
Ontario Wildlife Foundation
Ducks Unlimited Canada
Government of Canada
Otonabee Conservation
Municipality of Brighten
PAC Members
News & Events
Ontario investment supports farmers restoring habitat for species at risk across 885 acres of farmland
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Generating Wetland Benefits in Peterborough and Middlesex Counties
Agricultural producers in Ontario continue to deliver vital ecological function with ALUS projects.An ALUS wetland project under construction in Middlesex County, 2023. Credit: ALUS.Toronto, ON — December 19, 2023 Funding from the Ontario Ministry of the Environment,...
Planting Trees As Part Of Two Billion Trees
$232,325 to ALUS Canada in support of the Government of Canada’s plan to plant two billion trees over 10 years PRESS RELEASE – August 10, 2021 – Peterborough, Ontario – Natural Resources Canada – There is no path to net-zero emissions that does not involve Canada’s...