North Bay-Mattawa Conservation Authority

The North Bay-Mattawa Conservation Authority (NBMCA) is one of 36 conservation authorities in Ontario, Canada consisting of 16 Conservation Areas.[1]

It is responsible for conservation areas within North Bay, but also extending into the surrounding municipalities. In addition to Conservation Areas, the NBMCA has local jurisdiction in 4 program areas: environmental planning review & watershed management, on-site sewage inspection under the Ontario Building Code, environmental education, and source water protection.[2]

Conservation areas

The North Bay-Mattawa Conservation Authority manages seven conservation areas and one nature preserve.

  • Corbeil Conservation Area
  • Eau Claire Gorge Conservation Area
  • La Vase Portage Conservation Area
  • Laurentian Escarpment Conservation Area
  • Laurier Woods Conservation Area
  • Powassan Mountain Conservation Area
  • Shields McLaren Conservation Area
  • JP Webster Nature Preserve

References
  1. "Conservation Areas & Trails". North Bay-Mattawa Conservation Authority. 2012. Retrieved 22 April 2012.
  2. "Home Page". North Bay-Mattawa Conservation Authority. 2012. Retrieved 22 April 2012.
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