Description

Description (Service) The Nottawasaga Valley Conservation Authority (NVCA) is a public agency responsible for carrying out a program of natural resources management within the Nottawasaga Valley watershed. The Nottawasaga Valley watershed encompasses lands in Simcoe, Dufferin and Grey counties.

NVCA works to protect people and property from damage associated with flooding and erosion. It also works to protect source water (our drinking water) from contamination.

NVCA owns and manages lands throughout the watershed, including local conservation areas: New Lowell, Petun, Fort Willow, Glencairn, Edenvale, Tottenham, Utopia, the Tiffin Centre, the Nottawasaga Bluffs and the Minesing, Osprey and Elba Wetlands. These lands provide ecological benefits and offer recreation and tourism opportunities.

NVCA programs include forestry management, best management practices for healthy waters, watershed monitoring, land acquisition and management, recreation, environmental education, natural heritage protection, engineering and technical services and planning review.

Service Details

Public Comments Visit website for more information about volunteer opportunities with the NVCA. Often need volunteers to help with tree planting, special events and other programs.
Hours Mon-Fri 8:30 am-4:30 pm
Areas Served Adjala-Tosorontio ; Amaranth ; Barrie ; Blue Mountains ; Bradford West Gwillimbury ; Clearview (Simcoe County) ; Collingwood ; Essa ; Grey Highlands ; Innisfil ; Melancthon ; Mono ; Mulmur ; New Tecumseth ; Oro-Medonte ; Shelburne ; Springwater ; Wasaga Beach
Eligibility No restrictions

Residency Requirements: Nottawasaga Valley Watershed
Application Walk-in or Call
Languages English
Fees None

Address and Location

Located In Community Utopia
Address & Map
8195 8th Line
Utopia, ON
Canada L0M 1T0
Physical Access Fully Accessible ; The John Hix Conservation Administration Centre and the John L. Jose Environmental Learning Centre are wheelchair accessible, as well as the trail network.

Contact Information

Office Phone 705-424-1479
Fax 705-424-2115
E-Mail admin@nvca.on.ca
Website www.nvca.on.ca/
Social Media Facebook Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/pages/Nottawasaga-Valley-Conservation-Authority/503198026408012
Instagram Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/nottawasagaca/
LinkedIn LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/nottawasaga-valley-conservation-authority/
Twitter Twitter: https://twitter.com/NottawasagaCA
YouTube YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCyOCt-CGG5xDBiMTStYHp3A
Primary Contact Doug Hevenor, Chief Administrative Officer
Alternate Contact Sheryl Flannagan, Director of Corporate Services; Email: sflannagan@nvca.on.ca

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