Rideau Valley Conservation Authority

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Watershed Information

January 10, 2011 — Low Water Condition Ended

Current Watershed Conditions

The Rideau Valley Conservation Authority is an environmental protection and advisory agency that works with local municipalities, government agencies, special interest groups and the general public. The RVCA strives to protect watershed resources. Our goal is to have clean water, natural shorelines and sustainable land use throughout the Rideau Valley watershed.

What's New

New Publications

•	Canada Lands Company Supports Tree Planting

•	Please Help Us Install a Permanent Pedestrian Bridge at Chapman Mills!

•	Rideau Lakes Environmental Foundation Supports WInter Programs at Foley Mountain
February Fun Schedule Outdoor • Active • Life Series — join us at Foley Mountain and Baxter Conservation Area for great winter programming — click here to learn more! FUN! Feburary 5 and 11, 2012: Family Snowshoeing Adventures at Baxter and Foley Mountain NEW! February 3 , 2012 Winter Adventurers Day Camp at Foley Mountain NEW! February 17, 2012 Winter Adventurers Day Camp in Manotick HOT! January 25 to February 29 Blaze the Baxter Trails this Winter HOT! January 19 to February 23 Conquer Foley Mountain this Winter Special thank you to the Rideau Lakes Environmental Foundation for supporting our winter programs at Foley Mountain.

•	RVCA Hydrology Information System (HIS) Portal now available!

•	2012 Planning and Regulations Fees — new fees come into effect January 1, 2012. Click here for details.

•	Registration is now open for the Certified Inspector of Sediment and Erosion Control Course (CISEC) and Exam

•	2011 Tri-Valley Conservation Awards Nomination Form now available! — Nov. 1, 2011: News Release


•	January/February Around the Rideau

•	November/December Watershed Brief

•	The Trillium — read our Foundation's November newsletter

•	Big Rideau Lake Regulatory Flood Level Project Report

•	Bobs Lake Regulatory Flood Level Project Report

•	Solutions for Shoreline Erosion — A basic Guide to Bioengineering — English — French

	Special Projects

•	Beaver Management Package — please call one of our Resource Specialists to get your package. Call 613-692-3571 or 1-800-267-3504 ext. 1128 or 1132

•	Heart's Desire Riparian Restoration Plan — Background Information Updated 15/11/11 — Open House News Release: November 7 — Open House Flyer

•	Species at Risk Work in the Rideau Valley

•	Septic System Decommissioning Information for Homeowners

•	Making Shorelines Natural Project — About the Project — 2011 Project Update

•	Britannia Flood Control Project — Updated: May 2011

Quick Links

	Website Accessibility Help RVCA Accessible Service Standards

	RVCA Hydrology Information System (HIS) Access RVCA's Hydrology Data

	Forms, Fees & Policies Access regulations, planning, fisheries and septic system forms, fees and policies here!

	Flood Forecasting & Warning — Low Water Information — Streamflow and Water Level Conditions

	Conservation Areas Outdoor Education

	Ottawa Septic System Office — Get decommissioning information here — Septic Permits

	Source Water Protection

	Meetings and Agendas

	LandOwner Resource Centre