Conservation Ontario is the umbrella organization that represents Ontario's 36 Conservation Authorities.

Conservation Authorities are local, watershed management agencies that deliver services and programs that protect and manage water and other natural resources in partnership with government, landowners and other organizations.

Public Forums on the Future of the Great Lakes
Pollution Probe and the Environmental Commissioner of Ontario are hosting a series of public forums to discuss the future of the Great Lakes. These free events are taking place at four locations in Ontario over the next two weeks.
For more info…

 

 

 

Media Release: Conservation Ontario Applauds the Passage of the Clean Water Act
October 19, 2006: With the Clean Water Act in place, conservation authorities, municipalities, landowners and other stakeholders will work together to ensure municipal sources of drinking water are properly protected.
For more info...

What is a watershed?

Education

Conservation Authority
Outdoor Education
Fact Sheet (pdf file)

Campaign Invites Families To Explore And Enjoy Wetlands
Ontario Partnership Promotes New Wetland Facilities For Family Fun

Press Release html or pdf
(French html or pdf)
Down at the Pond website (French)



Find a Children's Water Festival in your community.

The Ripple Effect is a 15-minute DVD on the role of Conservation Authorities in protecting Ontario's drinking water. Click for more information and to view.

Conservation Ontario has a variety of ready-made tools, tips and educational materials on Source Water Protection that are available to the general public, community organizations, teachers, students and landowners.