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History of Conservation Authorities

Historically, the Conservation Authorities Act was legislated by the provincial government in 1946 in response to the concern expressed by agricultural, naturalist and sportsmen's groups who pointed out that much of the renewable natural resources of the province were in an ‘unhealthy state’ as a result of poor land, water and forestry practices during the 1930

s and 1940s.The combined impacts of drought and deforestation led to extensive soil loss and flooding. Prior to the establishment of the Conservation Authorities, throughout the Depression years and those of World War II that followed, organizations such as the Ontario Conservation and Reforestation Association, which had its roots in the counties, the Federation of Ontario Naturalists and individuals writing for The Farmer's Advocate, pressed the case for conservation and wise resource management. Many of these leading conservationists believed that real progress in developing a new approach to natural resource management would not occur until an integrated approach was undertaken using natural watershed boundaries. Although the responsibility for managing natural resources lay with the Province, the scale of erosion and water problems was such that it required a new approach, and when a number of municipal councils agreed to become involved, this spirit of cooperation led to the passage of the Conservation Authorities Act in 1946. The Conservation Authorities Act provided the means by which the province and the municipalities of Ontario could join together to form a Conservation Authority within a specified area - the watershed - to undertake programs for natural resource management.

Happy International Trails Day! 🥾Trails connect us to nature, our communities, and the beauty of the Mississippi and Car...
07/06/2026

Happy International Trails Day! 🥾Trails connect us to nature, our communities, and the beauty of the Mississippi and Carp River watersheds. 🌿Take time to explore one of our six Conservation Areas. https://mvc.on.ca/conservation-areas/

Join our Summer Adventure Day Camps! Running July through August, these camps are for ages 6-12! Spots are still availab...
06/06/2026

Join our Summer Adventure Day Camps! Running July through August, these camps are for ages 6-12! Spots are still available, check our live availability at: www.mvc.on.ca/Education (Click 'Reserve Your Spot Today)! Email [email protected] with any questions

MVCA is offering Phragmites Removal Kits to help landowners and community groups take action against invasive Phragmites...
06/06/2026

MVCA is offering Phragmites Removal Kits to help landowners and community groups take action against invasive Phragmites. These kits contain tools to support the cut-to-drown method, an effective way to control small patches of in-water invasive Phragmites. For more information, or to reserve your kit visit our website: https://mvc.on.ca/phragmites-removal-kits/

Happy World Environment Day! 🌎 We’re proud to work with our communities to protect our watersheds. Together, we can crea...
05/06/2026

Happy World Environment Day! 🌎 We’re proud to work with our communities to protect our watersheds. Together, we can create a healthier, more sustainable future—one action at a time 🌱

Take a moment this Environment Week to step outside and reconnect with nature 🍃 Take in the fresh air, and open spaces a...
04/06/2026

Take a moment this Environment Week to step outside and reconnect with nature 🍃 Take in the fresh air, and open spaces at one of our six Conservation areas. Get your annual pass at https://mvc.on.ca/buy-an-annual-pass/

It’s Canadian Environment Week! Through MVCA education programs, participants learn how their choices impact water quali...
03/06/2026

It’s Canadian Environment Week! Through MVCA education programs, participants learn how their choices impact water quality, ecosystems, and the health of the entire watershed. Let’s keep growing our knowledge—and our impact 🌱Learn more at https://mvc.on.ca/education-programs/

🌎 Happy Canadian Environment Week! At MVCA we’re proud to work with partners to protect the lands and waters that make t...
01/06/2026

🌎 Happy Canadian Environment Week! At MVCA we’re proud to work with partners to protect the lands and waters that make this watershed so special. Together we can keep our natural spaces healthy for generations to come🌿

Power has been restored at the Mill of Kintail. The Museum will be open tomorrow, June 1st, for normal operating hours ,...
31/05/2026

Power has been restored at the Mill of Kintail. The Museum will be open tomorrow, June 1st, for normal operating hours , 10 a.m. - 4 p.m.

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Carleton Place

Opening Hours

Monday 08:30 - 16:30
Tuesday 08:30 - 16:30
Wednesday 08:30 - 16:30
Thursday 08:30 - 16:30
Friday 08:30 - 16:30

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+16132530006

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