RVCA (1140)
Children categories
Department (68)
Main Office Phone Numbers : 613-692-3571 / 1-800-267-3504
Staff Directory
November 17, 2022
Eastern Ontario Mayors Support CA Concerns About Housing Bill 23
RIDEAU VALLEY, Nov. 17, 2022 – More than 30 Eastern Ontario mayors have endorsed a Conservation Authority letter to the province expressing concerns with provincial Bill 23, the More Homes Built Faster Act. The letter, written by 10 Eastern Ontario CAs, was sent to Premier Doug Ford and relevant cabinet ministers earlier today. “We are overwhelmed and incredibly grateful for the support we have received from local municipalities,” said Sommer Casgrain-Robertson, General Manager of the Rideau Valley Conservation Authority. “It was disheartening that this bill only had a 30-day consultation period given the magnitude of the proposed changes and that this short…
Published in
Media Release
Jock River Flood Risk Mapping Report, within City of Ottawa - Hydrology Report, July 2004
Download attachments:
September 20, 2022
Fall in love with Fall at Foley Mountain
WESTPORT, Sept. 20, 2022 – Cooler nights and shorter days are once again painting our forests the vibrant reds and golds that can only mean one thing: Fall has arrived. And what better place to embrace your autumnal awe than at Foley Mountain Conservation Area in Westport? With stunning views from Spy Rock Lookout as well as 10 kilometres of trails through forests and wetlands, visitors have endless opportunities to immerse themselves in the season’s wonder. But as the park’s busiest season ramps up, visitors are wise to plan ahead. To avoid big crowds and make the most of your trip,…
Published in
Media Release
Jock River Flood Risk Mapping Report, within City of Ottawa - Hydrology Report, July 2004 — Appendix A
Download attachments:
September 22, 2022
Seeking new Chair for Mississippi-Rideau Source Protection Committee
MISSISSIPPI AND RIDEAU WATERSHEDS, September 22, 2022 — The Ministry of the Environment, Conservation and Parks is seeking a dedicated new Chairperson to lead the Mississippi-Rideau Source Protection Committee. Under the Clean Water Act of 2006, 19 local watershed-based source protection committees have been established across the province. These committees include representatives from local watershed stakeholders such as municipalities, agricultural groups, landowners, industry, environmental organizations and the public at large. As outlined in the legislation, the Minister is responsible for appointing a Chair to each of these committees. Each committee, under the leadership and guidance of their Chair, is responsible for upholding and…
Published in
Media Release
Jock River Flood Risk Mapping Report, within City of Ottawa - Hydrology Report, July 2004 — Appendix B
Download attachments:
PORTLAND, July 18, 2022 – The village of Portland has been invaded by a new type of yellow fish – but this species is here to help. The Yellow Fish Road project is just one aspect of a larger sustainable drainage pilot program kicking off this summer, thanks to funding from the Township of Rideau Lakes and support from the Big Rideau Lake Association and Cataraqui Region Conservation Authority. The freshly painted roadside fish are meant to remind residents that storm drains are directly connected to our local lakes, rivers and streams – and that chemicals, fertilizers and feces should be…
Published in
Media Release
Jock River Flood Risk Mapping Report, within City of Ottawa - Hydrology Report, July 2004 — Appendix C
Download attachments:
RIDEAU VALLEY, June 10, 2022 – A new network of industrial weather stations will advance the Rideau Valley Conservation Authority’s capacity to track local weather, model future floods and track local climate change impacts into the future. The RVCA has installed 11 new all-season weather stations across the watershed. These will fill gaps in the current data network, expand RVCA’s list of tracked weather parameters and provide real-time weather data online for use by residents, municipalities, farmers, researchers and even local forecasters. “Our goal is to develop a watershed-wide model so we understand what’s happening in each part of the…
Published in
Media Release
Jock River Flood Risk Mapping Report, within City of Ottawa - Hydrology Report, July 2004 — Appendix D
Download attachments:
More...
RIDEAU VALLEY, June 1, 2022 – No cell service? No problem! Visitors to RVCA’s conservation areas can now navigate even our most remote trails with confidence thanks to a new partnership with Avenza Maps. The Toronto-based mobile app offers GPS-enabled maps that can be used offline and without cell service to keep your bearings even in the deepest woods. “Safety is number one, and this is an innovative tool to help our visitors stay on track while exploring our beautiful properties,” said Conservation Lands Manager Chelsey Ellis. “We’re pleased to partner with such an ambitious and community-oriented organization.” Tristan Lyttle, senior…
Published in
Media Release
Jock River Flood Risk Mapping Report, within City of Ottawa - Hydrology Report, July 2004 — Appendix E
Download attachments:
April 29, 2022
City Stream Watch welcoming volunteers after two-year break
OTTAWA, April 29, 2022 – Ready to make a splash as you help your local environment? You’re in luck: after a two-year pause, the City Stream Watch program is finally back – with a lot of catching up to do. The RVCA-led program has monitored Ottawa’s 25 urban and rural creeks and streams since 2003, relying on enthusiastic volunteers to help with annual garbage clean-ups, invasive species removals, fish and water sampling, habitat assessments and shoreline naturalization projects. But all of that came to a grinding halt in the spring of 2020, when the COVID-19 pandemic limited RVCA’s ability to welcome…
Published in
Media Release
Kemptville Creek Flood Risk Mapping Report - 2009
Download attachments: