Record #:
ALL0232
Last Modified:
11 Oct 2024
Last Full Update:
25 Apr 2024
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 |
| admin@nvca.on.ca | |
| Website | www.nvca.on.ca/ |
| Social Media |  Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/pages/Nottawasaga-Valley-Conservation-Authority/503198026408012 Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/nottawasagaca/ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/nottawasaga-valley-conservation-authority/ X (Twitter): https://twitter.com/NottawasagaCA 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 |