The Nottawasaga Valley Conservation Authority
As of April 1, 2024, NVCA will follow a new regulation under the Conservation Authorities Act to review permit applications. The current regulation, Regulation of Development, Interference with Wetlands and Alterations to Shorelines and Watercourses (O. Reg. 172/06) will be replaced with Prohibited Activities, Exemptions and Permits (O. Reg. 41/24). NVCA will continue to be […]
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Experience maple syrup season at the Tiffin Centre for Conservation with the Spring Tonic Maple Syrup Festival this April 6 and 7th!
The Nottawasaga Valley Conservation Authority and the Rotary Club of Barrie are looking for volunteers for the Spring Tonic Maple Syrup Festival that will be taking place April 6 and 7. This is an opportunity for high school students to earn some volunteer hours. The festival is an annual event that has been held for
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Cabela’s Barrie and the Nottawasaga Valley Conservation Authority are hosting a pre-season fly fishing event on as a warm-up to the opening day of trout season. The event will be held at the Cabela’s store at 50 Concert Way in Barrie, and will feature educational seminars about fly fishing as well as a “Fish Like
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Issued to: local municipalities and school boards, local Conservation Authorities, emergency response agencies, health unit, media, NVCA Board and staff Date: March 6, 2024 The Nottawasaga Valley Conservation Authority reminds everyone to stay well back from waterways, ditches, ponds and lakes this time of year. With spring-like temperatures arriving early, unsafe ice and slippery banks already
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Media Release FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE UTOPIA, Ontario (March 4, 2024) – The Nottawasaga Valley Conservation Authority (NVCA) and the Town of Collingwood will continue maintenance activities on the Pretty River Dike throughout March 2024. The removal of small woody material such as smaller trees and large shrubs will continue in Section 4, from Hume Street
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