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The Nottawasaga Valley Conservation Authority is your public agency dedicated to the preservation of a healthy environment. As your partner, the NVCA provides the expertise to help protect our water, our land, our future.
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NVCA Employment Opportunities
Communications/PR Coordinator - Permanent full time
Fisheries Biologist - 4 month Contract
Flood Forecasting Data Technologist - 4 month Contract
Natural Heritage Technician - 8 month Contract
To view the above job descriptions click 
Qualified applicants are encouraged to e-mail a resume by noon, September 10, 2010, to srichards@nvca.on.ca.
We thank all applicants for their interest, however, only those candidates under consideration will be contacted
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What is Giant Hogweed and w hat you should do if you see it?Hogweed is an invasive species that resembles Queen Anne's Lace but can grow up to 5 metres tall. It can pose a health risk as it contain a noxious sap that sensitizes skin to sunlight. It has been recorded in 7 watershed municipalities - Adjala-Tosorontio, Clearview, Collingwood, Essa, New Tecumseth, Mono and Wasaga Beach.
The NVCA has produced a factsheet with suggestions on how to safely remove the plant from your property and prevent it from spreading. Please click to read it.
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Update on Source Water Protection Planning..Open Houses scheduled
The Source Protection Planning Committee will be hosting 5 open houses to provide information regarding the Draft Assessment Report which will be published on September 2, 2010. The Assessment Report describes the local watershed and available water supply. To read more please click
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Our 50th anniversary celebration
 We celebrated our 50th anniversary on Saturday May 1st with a community tree planting and celebration in the Town of Collingwood.
To see photos from the event, please click
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Winners of our 50th anniversary photo contest
 The NVCA is pleased to announce the winners of its 50th anniversary photo contest.
Please click for all the details on the 1st place photo, as well as to see the 2nd and 3rd place winners and honourable mentions.
1st place photo
"How you doing?"
Taken by Nathan Beaulne
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Land Acquisition in the Minesing Wetlands
 The Nature Conservancy of Canada (NCC) works with private landowners to secure ecologically significant lands that we have identified as priorities for conservation action. NCC acquires land through outright purchase or receives properties by land donation.
The NCC and the NVCA have been working together for more than 30 years to protect important places within the Minesing Wetlands. To learn more about NCC's current Minesing Wetlands land acquisition program please contact Erica Thompson, NCC's Georgian Bay Huronia Program Manager by phone at 705.520.0520, via email at erica.thompson@natureconservancy.ca.
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All correspondence, e-business and accompanying information received by NVCA staff and Board of Directors is considered public information unless otherwise identified by the submitting party. The NVCA conforms to the requirements of the Municipal Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Act (MFIPPA). The legislation provides the parameters for access to information held by the NVCA, and the rules for protecting the personal privacy of individuals associated with the NVCA.
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