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North Bay-Mattawa Conservation Authority

NBMCA was founded in 1972 by the Province of Ontario.
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.
NBMCA acknowledges that we are in Robinson-Huron Treaty territory, the Traditional Territory and Treaty Lands
of the Nbisiing Anishinaabeg, as well as the unceded and ancestral Traditional Territory
of the Algonquin People and the Metis Nation.

Want to honor a Watershed Champion?

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.

Permits

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.

Science

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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Conservation Areas

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November 28, 2023

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Flood Warning continues, Flood Outlook issued for Lake Nipissing Shoreline and Mattawa River downstream of Hurdman Dam

April 15, 2026

Watershed Conditions Statement – Flood Outlook has been issued for the Lake Nipissing Shoreline and Mattawa River downstream of Hurdman Dam and a Flood Warning remains in effect for the North Bay-Mattawa watershed, according to the North Bay-Mattawa Conservation Authority (NBMCA).

"Approximately 80 mm of rain fell across the watershed between April 12 and 14. Month-to-date, more than 174% of normal April precipitation has been recorded at the North Bay Airport,” said Angela Mills, NBMCA Flood Duty Officer. "Additional rainfall is anticipated for the coming week with 30-40 mm cumulative rain forecast mostly on Thursday (Apr 16) and Saturday."

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Flood Warning issued for North Bay-Mattawa watershed

April 14, 2026

A Flood Warning has been issued for most of the North Bay – Mattawa watershed and a Watershed Conditions Statement – Water Safety continues for the Lake Nipissing Shoreline and Mattawa River downstream of Hurdman Dam.

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FLOOD WATCH for North Bay-Mattawa watershed and Watershed Conditions Statement – Water Safety for Lake Nipissing Shoreline and Mattawa River downstream of Hurdman Dam

April 13, 2026

A Flood Watch has been issued for the North Bay-Mattawa watershed and a Watershed Conditions Statement – Water Safety continues for Lake Nipissing Shoreline and Mattawa River downstream of Hurdman Dam, according to the North Bay-Mattawa Conservation Authority (NBMCA).

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Watershed Conditions Statement - Flood Outlook and Watershed Conditions Statement - Water Safety - Apr 9

April 09, 2026

The Flood Watch previously issued for Chippewa Creek and Wasi River has been downgraded to Watershed Conditions Statement – Flood Outlook which also continues for most of the NBMCA watershed and a Watershed Conditions Statement – Water Safety continues for the Lake Nipissing Shoreline and Mattawa River downstream of Hurdman Dam.

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