Ticks and Lyme Disease Ticks are a part of nature and may be found throughout the Nottawasaga Watershed. They’re more likely to be found in forests, tall grasses, bushes and wet areas with lots of leaf litter. But they can also be carried by birds, raccoons and other animals, meaning they can end up in […]
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Media Release FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE UTOPIA, Ontario (December 10, 2024) – The Nottawasaga Valley Conservation Authority (NVCA) is inviting community members with a passion for nature to join its new Conservation Areas Engagement Working Group. This exciting opportunity is perfect for those who want to roll up their sleeves, share creative ideas, and help shape
The Nottawasaga Valley Conservation Authority (NVCA) is looking for dedicated volunteers to be part of a new Conservation Areas Engagement Working Group. This volunteer group will focus on strengthening community connections with the Conservation Areas managed by NVCA. Key objectives include supporting a variety of community engagement initiatives aimed at increasing public awareness and appreciation
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NVCA’s Watershed-Based Resource Management Strategy identifies the risks, issues, and challenges the Nottawasaga Watershed faces, as well as the mitigation strategies to address these concerns.
NVCA has identified seven risks, issues and challenges the watershed faces, as well as the strategies to mitigate them. Let us know if you agree with these risks and strategies.
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This strategy will outline current uses on NVCA conservation lands and develop a framework for long-term decision-making process to support the management of our Conservation Areas.
We have established a set of objectives to assist in guiding decision-making related to the lands owned and controlled by NVCA. Submit your feedback below on these objectives here!
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Join us at Camp Tiffin Explore nature, discover new skills and meet new friends at Camp Tiffin! Children spend their day exploring our forests, ponds, meadows at the 300-acre Tiffin Centre for Conservation. Every day will be guided by student inquiry, seasonal changes, and weather and program availability. Camp Tiffin is located 15 minutes outside
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Conservation Area Activities The Nottawasaga Valley Conservation Authority offers 11 conservation areas for visitors to explore. While most of the 5,260 hectares (13,000 acres) are considered wilderness areas or natural lands, visitors can experience most of these properties in a variety of ways. Spending time in nature is a great way to get exercise and
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Swimming The Nottawasaga Watershed is rich with aquatic opportunities, including fishing and paddling, however there are no swimming areas that are managed by NVCA. The New Lowell Conservation Area, which is under the management of the New Lowell Campground and Conservation Park Ltd maintains two unsupervised beaches. One beach is available for seasonal campers, while
Paddling The Nottawasaga Watershed is recognized for its unique paddling opportunities. Visitors are asked to take safety precautions when out paddling. The rivers within the Nottawasaga Watershed are natural systems and will have changing conditions and fallen debris across the rivers. Although close to the City of Barrie, the Nottawasaga River, through Minesing Wetlands is
Playgrounds NVCA does not have any formal playground structures, though we encourage our young visitors to come and explore our “Free Play Forest” at the Tiffin Conservation Area. As a build-it-yourself, loose-parts playground, children transform “The Hive” using rails, logs, planks and natural materials. This Free Play Forest is a place for imagination, exploration and
