NEWS RELEASE
NOTTAWASAGA VALLEY CONSERVATION AUTHORITY
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The Nottawasaga Valley Conservation Authority (NVCA) is developing a Watershed-Based Resource Management Strategy to identify the risks, issues, and challenges the Nottawasaga Watershed faces.
The plan also identifies actions to address these concerns. NVCA is conducting public consultation to seek feedback on these risks and mitigation strategies.
The identified risks include development pressure and urban growth, climate change, biodiversity and habitat loss, pressures from agriculture, aging infrastructure, water resources and flooding and erosion.
“The Nottawasaga Watershed contains a mosaic of woodlands, wetlands, valleys and river systems situated amongst agricultural, rural and urban land uses,” said Kyra Howes, director of conservation services. “Since 1960, NVCA has worked with many funders, partners, volunteers, landowners and residents to sustainably manage the Nottawasaga Watershed. We do this by balancing social, economic, and environmental interests while carrying out our legislative responsibilities.”
Natural resources such as wetlands, rivers, streams, forests and groundwater are critical to our society, economy and environment. Not only do these natural resources sustain human lives and benefit our health and well-being, they help to remove air pollution, control flooding, protect us from summer heat, improve our mental and physical health and much more. A healthy watershed is also resilient to climate change and urban growth.
To participate in the public consultation, visit NVCA’s website and submit feedback before Nov. 4.
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