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March 01, 2022
Don’t let huts or hockey nets go down with the ice
OTTAWA, March 1, 2022 – It’s officially March, and that means it's time to haul in your fishing huts, hockey nets and other gear before the ice is out. Building materials, rink lights, benches and shovels, garbage and other waste can pollute our rivers and lakes, be toxic for fish and wildlife and create hazards for boaters and swimmers in the spring. Under Ontario law, Eastern Ontario fishing huts must be removed by March 15. However, as the sun gets stronger and the weather begins to warm, it’s wise to remove them sooner rather than later. If you wait too long, you…
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Cardinal Creek Flood Risk Mapping Report, Ottawa River to O'Toole Road, 2014
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Conservation Authorities and Resource Management
Conservation Authorities are local watershed management agencies that deliver services and programs that protect and manage water and other natural resources. Students will learn how CAs work and the role they play in environmental protection and management. The morning consists of a PowerPoint presentation and case studies with an interpretive hike focusing on resource management in the afternoon. (Full-day Program)
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- Grade 9, 10, 11, 12
- Season Spring, Summer, Fall
OTTAWA, March 14, 2023 – It’s officially March, and that means it's time to haul in your fishing huts, hockey nets and other gear before the ice is out. Building materials, rink lights, benches and shovels, garbage and other waste can pollute our rivers and lakes, be toxic for fish and wildlife and create hazards for boaters and swimmers in the spring. Under Ontario law, Eastern Ontario fishing huts must be removed by March 15. However, as the sun gets stronger and the weather begins to warm, it’s wise to remove them sooner rather than later. If you wait too long, you…
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Jock River Flood Risk Mapping Report, within City of Ottawa, 2005 - Summary
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Team Building
Students will be led through a series of team building and problem solving exercises. These activities are designed to help groups work more effectively together while developing useful communication and problem solving skills. NOTE: Normally, offered as a full day program. Please ask about options.
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- Grade 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12
- Season Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
September 27, 2022
Part of Chapman Mills trail to close for bridge replacement
BARRHAVEN, Sept. 27, 2022 – A section of trail at Chapman Mills Conservation Area will close on Monday, Oct. 3 so crews can install a new, state-of-the-art accessible pedestrian bridge this fall. The current wooden bridge near the northern trailhead of Barrhaven’s most beloved boardwalk has reached the end of its life cycle. Thanks to local donors, several significant grants and support from the Rideau Valley Conservation Foundation (RVCF), the Rideau Valley Conservation Authority has secured the funding to do the work. The trail will be closed on either side of the bridge for about six weeks. Visitors can still…
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Jock River Flood Risk Mapping Report, within City of Ottawa - Hydraulics Report, November 2004
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October 05, 2022
Local Conservation Authorities expand septic approval services
MISSISSIPPI and RIDEAU VALLEY WATERSHEDS, October 5, 2022 – Landowners in several Eastern Ontario municipalities will now receive septic approval services from their local conservation authority. As of October 1, 2022, the Mississippi Valley and Rideau Valley Conservation Authorities have begun providing septic inspections, reviews and permits on behalf of the following municipalities: Township of Beckwith Town of Carleton Place Township of Lanark Highlands Town of Mississippi Mills Township of North Grenville Town of Smiths Falls Town of Westport These municipalities were formerly serviced by the Leeds, Grenville and Lanark District Health Unit. The Mississippi Valley and Rideau Valley Conservation Authorities have been providing septic…
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Jock River Flood Risk Mapping Report, within City of Ottawa - Hydraulics Report, November 2004 - Appendix A
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