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Main Office Phone Numbers : 613-692-3571 / 1-800-267-3504
Staff Directory
The streams and rivers in the Rideau Valley watershed are home to a variety of plants and animals.
RVCA staff collect information on the physical conditions of the watershed — vegetation, wetlands, shorelines, land uses. We also look at fish communities and benthic invertebrates. We look see how aquatic and terrestrial creatures interact with their environment. All this information is used to create a picture of the conditions of our streams, lakes, rivers and overall watershed. In turn, this information will set the management direction for the future.
Information is compiled and summarized in RVCA catchment reports and subwatershed reports.
Erratic Rains means “Severe” Drought Condition Continues
“Severe” Drought Condition Continued
Rideau Valley Conservation Authority
PO Box 599, 3889 Rideau Valley Drive
Manotick, Ontario K4M 1A5 (corner of Prince of Wales & Rideau Valley Drive)
Hours of Operation: 8:30 a.m to 4:30 p.m. Monday to Friday
Phone: 613-692-3571 | 1-800-267-3504 (toll-free)
Fax: 613-692-0831
The Rideau Valley Conservation Authority is headquarters to :
Ottawa Septic System Office
Mississippi-Rideau Source Protection Office
LandOwner Resource Centre
Watch for dates to help us plant trees and shoreline shrubs. Our Shoreline Naturalization Program, City Stream Watch Program and various other special projects often look for people to help.
Rideau Valley Conservation’s stewardship projects offer opportunities to get your hands dirty while taking action in your community. We partner with private landowners, watershed residents, municipalities, and agricultural and academic communities to protect and enhance our natural environment. From habitat enhancement, to tree plantings and clean-ups, your efforts will have an immediate and positive impact on the local environment, and contribute to long-term sustainability.
Follow our volunteer calendar for upcoming events.
Spring Outlook
Bobs and Christie Lake Levels Declining
Drought Deepening Again
Drought Expected to become Moderately Severe
More...
Drought Condition Continues at Moderate
Rideau Watershed still in “Severe” Drought Condition
PLANS
RVCA 2020 Flood Contingency Plan
FACTSHEETS
What Should You Do If You Are At Risk Of Flooding?
Cleaning Up After the Flood Proper Handling and Disposal of Sandbags
LINKS
City of Ottawa: Flood Information
Environment Canada Flood Forecasting Centres Across Canada
Public Safety Canada — Floods in Canada
Government of Canada Self-help Brochure: Floods — What to do Before and After
Conservation Ontario — Flood Facts Fact Sheet
VIDEOS
A New Type of River Management is Coming!
Early Spring Water Safety (Source: Quinte Conservation)
Feeling the impact of a drought in the Rideau Valley? Any individuals or businesses experiencing problems due to low water are encouraged to contact the Water Response Team to help us track and understand local conditions.
Email us using the Subject: Drought Impacts.
Include the following details in your email:
- Your name
- Your address
- Your phone number and
- comments how the drought is impacting you.