Sault Ste. Marie Region Conservation Authority

Sault Ste. Marie Region Conservation Authority The Sault Ste. Marie Region Conservation Authority (SSMRCA) is one of Ontario's 36 conservation authorities.

Our watershed encompasses a 552 square kilometre area which includes the St. Marys River watershed and a number of smaller watersheds.

Did you know that lawn fertilizers often go with the flow and can contaminate drinking water sources? Try natural altern...
06/10/2026

Did you know that lawn fertilizers often go with the flow and can contaminate drinking water sources? Try natural alternatives like mulched leaves and aeration to keep your lawn green and healthy.

For more tips: https://bit.ly/4asoTwp

SSMRCA's Conservation Areas were the sites of an exciting survey! 🐝This week, the bumble bee team at Wildlife Preservati...
06/04/2026

SSMRCA's Conservation Areas were the sites of an exciting survey! 🐝

This week, the bumble bee team at Wildlife Preservation Canada surveyed bees at Gros Gap, Shore Ridges, and Fort Creek Conservation Areas. This monitoring is conducted to improve understanding of bumble bee populations in Ontario.

Our team at SSMRCA was thrilled to join in on the monitoring at the Fort Creek CA survey!

Learn more about 🐝 monitoring at: https://wildlifepreservation.ca/bumble-bee-recovery/

Did you know that a Drinking Water Protection Zone is an area around municipal drinking water sources where extra protec...
06/03/2026

Did you know that a Drinking Water Protection Zone is an area around municipal drinking water sources where extra protective measures reduce contamination risks, keeping our drinking water safe?

For more tips and guidance, click here: https://bit.ly/3BcsHA5

Happy Canadian Environmental Week! 🏞️The SSMRCA is proud to manage over 5,000 acres of diverse ecosystems, including for...
05/31/2026

Happy Canadian Environmental Week! 🏞️

The SSMRCA is proud to manage over 5,000 acres of diverse ecosystems, including forests, wetlands, and shorelines across Algoma. These natural spaces support healthy environments and communities.

We encourage the community to take some time this week to explore one of SSMRCA's Conservation Areas!

For more info on SSMRCA CAs, visit: https://ssmrca.ca/conservation-areas/

Today is International Day for Biological Diversity! 🌳🐦🌊Conservation Areas are rich in biological diversity, which contr...
05/22/2026

Today is International Day for Biological Diversity! 🌳🐦🌊

Conservation Areas are rich in biological diversity, which contributes to healthy ecosystems and resilient watersheds.

The SSMRCA is committed to protecting these natural spaces to ensure biodiversity can thrive.

Check out the photos below for some biological diversity spotted at SSMRCA Conservation Areas in Algoma!

Office closure notice 🏢The SSMRCA office will be closed on Monday, May 18th for Victoria Day. Regular office hours will ...
05/15/2026

Office closure notice 🏢

The SSMRCA office will be closed on Monday, May 18th for Victoria Day. Regular office hours will resume on Tuesday, May 19th at 8:30 am.

Field day Fridays! 🦺This week, our Water Resources Engineer, Anjum Amin, and Kiki Vetrie, from NORDIK Institute, conduct...
05/08/2026

Field day Fridays! 🦺

This week, our Water Resources Engineer, Anjum Amin, and Kiki Vetrie, from NORDIK Institute, conducted spring water sampling.

🚰This sampling is part of the Provincial Groundwater Monitoring Network, which is essential for evaluating long-term trends in groundwater quality and ensuring the protection of this vital resource.

Calling City Nature Challenge participants! 📣From April 28 to May 10, 2026, make sure to identify the plants, animals, a...
04/28/2026

Calling City Nature Challenge participants! 📣

From April 28 to May 10, 2026, make sure to identify the plants, animals, and nature you posted for the City Nature Challenge. The global team will be reviewing all observations, and the results will be announced on May 13, 2026!

The City of Sault Ste. Marie City of Sault Ste. Marie, MI Central Algoma Land Trust Sault Naturalists Chippewa/Luce/Mackinac Conservation District

Do you have leadership skills and an interest in drinking water source protection? 🚰 The Ministry of the Environment, Co...
04/27/2026

Do you have leadership skills and an interest in drinking water source protection? 🚰

The Ministry of the Environment, Conservation and Parks is seeking a Chair for the Source Protection Committee for the Sault Ste. Marie Source Protection Area.

Learn more about the position and apply at https://www.pas.gov.on.ca/Home/Advertisement/1139

Address

1100 Fifth Line East
Sault Sainte Marie, ON
P6A6J8

Opening Hours

Monday 8:30am - 4:30pm
Tuesday 8:30am - 4:30pm
Wednesday 8:30am - 4:30pm
Thursday 8:30am - 4:30pm
Friday 8:30am - 4:30pm

Telephone

+17059468530

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