The Value of Water Retention Beneficial Management Practices to Farmers and Landowners in the Seine Rat Roseau Watershed District

Considering the increasing frequency and length of droughts as well as a greater potential for flash floods in Manitoba, water retention projects are an important option to help agricultural producers maintain productivity on their farms while also providing benefits to the local watershed. This report examines the costs and benefits of 10 water retention projects constructed in the Seine, Rat, and Roseau watersheds in Manitoba to assess their economic returns and communicate these findings to procedures, Watershed Districts, and government.