The Nottawasaga Valley Conservation Authority
Minesing Paddle SafetyKnow your limit Minesing Wetlands is not suitable for those who have little to no paddling experience. If you are a skillful paddler, but do not know your way around Minesing Wetlands, we recommend going with an experienced guide. There are unmarked routes, many unexpected portages, log jams, poison ivy, stinging nettle, and […]
Paddling the Minesing? Know your limits before you go! Read More »
UTOPIA, Ontario (May 2, 2023) – The Nottawasaga Valley Conservation Authority (NVCA) is hosting its annual Arbor Day Tree Sale at the Tiffin Centre for Conservation on May 13, 2023 from 8 a.m. to 12 p.m. or until sold out. The trees are bare root stock, and are sol d in bundles of 10 for
Native tree and shrub seedlings available at annual Arbor Day Tree Sale Read More »
Flood Potential: Moderate Ice Jam Potential: Low Issued to: local municipalities and school boards, local conservation authorities, emergency response agencies, health unit, media Date: April 4 2023 (3:00pm) The Nottawasaga Valley Conservation Authority advises of moderate rain across the watershed over the next 36 hours. Although no major flooding is anticipated, local streams and rivers
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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 NVCA regulated areas. “Many property owners underestimate the amount of time it takes to prepare the required information
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UTOPIA, Ontario (March 13, 2023) – The Nottawasaga Valley Conservation Authority (NVCA) will join organizations across Canada to ask the federal government to keep their promise to invest $1 billion to restore the Great Lakes. “Nearly half of Canada’s population lives in the Great Lakeds and St Lawrence River Basin, a region that includes our
Issued to: local municipalities and school boards, local Conservation Authorities, emergency response agencies, health unit, media, NVCA Board and staff Date: March 9, 2023 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 soon, unsafe ice and slippery banks already
Spring Safety: Be careful near waterways Read More »
Flood Potential: Low Ice Jam Potential: Low Issued to: local municipalities and school boards, local conservation authorities, emergency response agencies, health unit, mediaDate: February 9, 2023 (2:00 PM) The Nottawasaga Valley Conservation Authority advises that warm temperatures and rain over the next 24-48 hours will cause our snowpack to melt and increase flows in area watercourses.
Watershed Condition Statement: Water Safety Read More »
UTOPIA, Ontario (January 27, 2023) – The Nottawasaga Valley Conservation Authority (NVCA) held elections for Chair and Vice Chair at the 2023 Annual General Meeting. Gail Little, Deputy Mayor for the Township of Amaranth was acclaimed as Chair and the Board of Directors elected Jonathan Scott, councillor for the Town of Bradford West Gwillimbury as
Gail Little to lead NVCA Board of Directors in 2023 Read More »
UTOPIA, Ontario (January 4, 2023) – Today, 25 Ukrainian youth displaced by the Russia-Ukraine war participated in some fun Canadian winter activities at the Tiffin Centre for Conservation. They started off the day by singing the Ukrainian national anthem, and some favourite folk songs. One favourite activity was the Christmas Bird Count for Kids –
Flood Potential: Low Ice Jam Potential: Low Issued to: local municipalities and school boards, local conservation authorities, emergency response agencies, health unit, media Date: January 4, 2023 (3:00 PM) The Nottawasaga Valley Conservation Authority advises that warm temperatures and rain over the next 24 hours will cause our snowpack to melt and increase flows in area
Watershed Condition Statement: Water Safety Read More »