08/26/2026
75 Years of Leadership. 75 Years of Building a Legacy.
Behind the work of the Lake Simcoe Region Conservation Authority is a Board of Directors made up of representatives from our partner municipalities. The Board provides governance, sets direction and helps ensure the Conservation Authority’s work reflects the needs of the communities and watershed we serve.
For 75 years, dedicated Chairs and Board members have helped guide that work — strengthening municipal partnerships, championing watershed protection and helping shape our vision for the future.
From Arthur Evans, our first Chair in 1951, to Peter Ferragine, our current Chair in 2026, each brought their own perspective, leadership and commitment to conservation.
Their decisions and leadership have helped guide the organization through decades of growth and change, building on the work of those who came before and helping shape the Conservation Authority we are today.
As we celebrate 75 years, we’re proud to recognize the Chairs and Board members who have helped build a lasting legacy for the Lake Simcoe watershed.
75 years of leadership. One shared commitment: protecting the watershed for generations to come.
Below photo: 1957 Board of Directors. Left to right: Resource Manager Art Latornell, Bill Hodgson, Lambert Wilson (Vice-Chair), Harold Pringle (Chair), Wesley Brooks (Secretary Treasurer), RJ Rogers, Arthur D. Evans. Photo credit: Newmarket Historical Society.
