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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
Rural property, streambanks and climate change focus of NBMCA public forum Thursday
*** Tonight's Feb 27th forum is still on! We're winter resilient, so tonight's public forum "Is Your Rural Property Climate Change Resilient?" is still a go!!! (North Bay, February 25, 2020) Rural property owners, particularly those with shorelines, streambanks or wetlands, are invited to a public forum Feb 27 to explore “Is Your Rural Property Climate Change Resilient?”
MoreSnow Survey Readings - February 15, 2020
(North Bay, Ontario, February 15, 2020) Snow depth and water content is below normal for this time of the 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.
MoreClimate change, rural landscapes and water quality focus of forums
(North Bay, February 6, 2020) Commercial farmers, hobby farmers, equine operators and land owners who lease land for farming are invited to meet industry experts on Feb 13 for a discussion on climate change, farm operations, stream banks and water quality as part of Changing Rural Landscapes – a Conversation with Agriculture.
MoreSnow Survey Readings - January 31, 2020
(North Bay, Ontario, January 31, 2020) Snow depth and water content is close to normal for this time of the year with slight change since the last snow survey on January 15, reports the North Bay-Mattawa Conservation Authority (NBMCA) who measures snow depth and water content as part of its Flood Forecasting and Warning Program.
MoreRegistration NOW OPEN for the 44th Annual Mattawa River Canoe Race - July 25, 2020