The Nottawasaga Valley Conservation Authority
The Nottawasaga Valley Conservation Authority (NVCA), located near Barrie, Ontario, is a public agency dedicated to innovative watershed management supporting a healthy environment, communities and lifestyles. Our jurisdiction includes 18 municipalities in the County of Simcoe, County of Dufferin, Grey County, and the western part of the City of Barrie and spans approximately 3700 sq. […]
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By Fred Dobbs Did you know that Chinook salmon fishing is very popular in Collingwood and Wasaga Beach? If you’ve ever been to the boat launches in Collingwood and Wasaga Beach in the summer, you probably saw many boats with tall fishing rods and strange looking booms with pulleys attached to the stern. These boats
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By Doug Hevenor, CAO of the Nottawasaga Valley Conservation Authority In Ontario, wetlands are very important for flood control, water filtering, groundwater recharge and discharge. When there is a lot of rain or snowmelt, wetlands absorb and slow floodwaters, helping to alleviate property damage and can even save lives. In the face of climate change,
By Byron Wesson The Nottawasaga River starts with humble beginnings, surfacing from a wetland just west of the Niagara Escarpment. It takes never ending twists and turns for an approximate 160 kilometers, and lands on the shore of Lake Huron in the Town of Wasaga Beach. This river is considered crucial life blood for the
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Flood Potential: Low Issued to: local municipalities and school boards, local conservation authorities, emergency response agencies, health unit, media, NVCA board and staff. Date: July 26, 2023 (8:30PM) Weather Conditions The Nottawasaga Valley Conservation Authority advises that up to 25mm of rainfall capable of producing heavy rain is forecast for our watershed tonight. With the likelihood
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Flood Potential: Low Issued to: local municipalities and school boards, local conservation authorities, emergency response agencies, health unit, media, NVCA board and staff Date: July 21, 2023 (9:30 AM) Weather Conditions The Nottawasaga Valley Conservation Authority advises that our watershed received up to 40mm of heavy rain yesterday evening. Although there are small amounts of rain
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Flood Potential: Low Issued to: local municipalities and school boards, local conservation authorities, emergency response agencies, health unit, media, NVCA board and staff Date: July 14, 2023 (11:00 AM) Weather Conditions The Nottawasaga Valley Conservation Authority advises that 25-35mm of rain is forecasted for our watershed this weekend, beginning Friday evening and continuing through to
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Dobbs was recognized for his outstanding commitment to advancing the field of natural channel restoration. UTOPIA, Ontario (June 28, 2023) – Yesterday, Fred Dobbs, Manager of Stewardship Services at the Nottawasaga Valley Conservation Authority (NVCA) received an Award of Recognition at the Natural Channels Systems Conference — a national event held every four years. “Over
UTOPIA, Ontario (June 13, 2023) – The Nottawasaga Valley Conservation Authority has launched an online store offering apparel and maple syrup for sale. The apparel includes t-shirts, hoodies, baseball caps and toques and features Tiffin Conservation Area and Nottawasaga Bluffs Conservation Area emblems designed by local artists. Earlier this year, 13 artists submitted 28 emblem
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Media Release FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE NVCA reminds residents to apply for permits well ahead of projects start dates UTOPIA, Ontario (March 23, 2023) – The Nottawasaga Valley Conservation Authority (NVCA) is reminding property owners to apply for permits well ahead of construction schedules to avoid delays. Permits are required for development projects on properties within
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