Our policies are under constant review to ensure they are up to date with provincial legislation and policies as well as contemporary environmental management approaches.

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NVCA Planning and Regulation Guidelines

Procedural Guideline for the Placement of Large Quantities of Fill

Pond Policy

Ontario Regulation 172/06
Development Interference with Wetlands and Alterations to Shorelines

Procedures for the Implementation of Ontario Regulation 172/06

Conservation Land Protection and Acquisition Policy

Willow Creek Subwatershed Plan

Black Ash Creek Subwatershed Plan

Innisfil Creek Subswatershed Plan

Policy to Charge Fees for Services Related to Planning and Development Related Activities - updated December 2011       

Fee Schedule - updated December 2011

CALC -   Policies and Procedures for Conservation Authority Plan Review and Permitting Activities - May 2010
This policy, also known as the CALC report, describes the roles of conservation authorities in the areas of municipal planning, plan review and Conservation Authorities Act S. 28 permitting related to development activity and natural hazard prevention and management and the protection of environmental interests.
The report was written by the Conservation Authority Liaison Committee (CALC), which includes members from the Ministry of Natural Resources, Ministry of Municipal Affairs and housing, Ministry of Energy and Infrastructure, Conservation Ontario, select conservation authorities, the development industry, municipal sector and environmental groups.