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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.
of the Algonquin People and the Metis Nation.
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Boardwalk of Champions
Our watershed overflows with champions, people whose actions - big and small - have contributed to the health and well-being of our families, our neighbourhoods, our communities, our environment and our watershed.
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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.
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Integrated Watershed Management
From water quality monitoring and flood forecasting to drinking water source protection, NBMCA uses science to make watershed management decisions.
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MorePositions available on Source Protection Committee
Interested individuals are invited to fill vacancies on the North Bay-Mattawa Drinking Water Source Protection Committee (SPC), a local multi-stakeholder committee responsible for reducing risks to local municipal drinking water sources in Callander, Mattawa, North Bay, Powassan, and South River.
MoreSnow Survey Readings for January 15, 2025
Snow depth increased by 11.5 cm and snow water equivalence by 23.0 mm since January 2 and is considered normal for this time of year at all sites.
MoreSnow Survey Readings for January 2, 2025
The snowpack is dense and granular as a result of the recent rain and melt event, reports the North Bay-Mattawa Conservation Authority who measures snow depth and water content as part of its Flood Forecasting and Warning Program.
MoreNBMCA Watershed Conditions Statement - Water Safety, Dec 31, 2024
A Watershed Conditions Statement - Water Safety has been issued for the North Bay Mattawa Conservation Authority watershed jurisdiction, according to the North Bay-Mattawa Conservation Authority (NBMCA).
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