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Planning a spring project near water? Talk to our permitting specialists first!North Bay-Mattawa Conservation Authority
As a community-based, non-profit environmental organization, NBMCA is dedicated to
conserving, restoring, developing and managing renewable natural resources on a watershed basis.
NBMCA is one of 36 Conservation Authorities who are members of Conservation Ontario.
Be a Steward!
Prevent Erosion and Runoff!
Planting trees and shrubs along the shoreline or stream bank at your home, farm or cottage is one of the ways you can help protect and preserve water quality.
Permits
Development and On-site Sewage
Permits are one tool for balancing human needs with the needs
of the natural environment, protecting people and property
from natural hazards.
Science
Integrated Watershed Management
From water quality monitoring and flood forecasting to drinking water source protection, NBMCA uses science to make watershed management decisions.
Get Outside!
Trails & Events
Looking to hike, bike, or ski?
Paddle a historic canoe route?
Explore our natural heritage?
Take part in an environmental festival or special event?
News
Snow Survey Readings for January 15, 2020
(North Bay, Ontario, January 16, 2020) Snow depth is approximately half of what it was at this time last year, reports the North Bay-Mattawa Conservation Authority (NBMCA) who measures snow depth and water content as part of its Flood Forecasting and Warning Program.
MoreSnow Survey Readings - for January 2, 2020
Snow Survey Readings
FOR JANUARY 2, 2020
(North Bay, Ontario, January 6, 2020) Snow depth and water content is close to normal for this time of the year.
MoreEnbridge supports EcoPath with $2000 grant
(North Bay, Ontario, December 23, 2019) Enbridge Gas is proud to support the North Bay-Mattawa Conservation Authority’s (NBMCA) Chippewa Creek EcoPath program through a $2,000 grant.
MoreSnow Survey Readings for December 13, 2019
(North Bay, Ontario, December 13, 2019) Very minimal change in snow depth and water content in the snow compared to the last snow survey readings two weeks ago, reports the North Bay-Mattawa Conservation Authority (NBMCA) who measures snow depth and water content as part of its Flood Forecasting and Warning Program.
More2018 Year in Review
Registration NOW OPEN for the 44th Annual Mattawa River Canoe Race - July 25, 2020