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RVCA is pleased to provide highlights of its many accomplishments through its annual report. You can view them below:
Annual Reports
Our Watershed
The Rideau River drains an area of over 4,000 square kilometres of Eastern Ontario. The main stem of the river flows in a northerly direction from Upper Rideau Lake near Newboro to the City of Ottawa where it tumbles over Rideau Falls into the Ottawa River. Total length of the longest part of the watershed is about 180 kilometres. From the highest point in the valley (Carnahan Lake in the Tay sub-watershed) to the Ottawa River is a drop of 204 metres in elevation. About 620,000 people live in the watershed including a large part of the City of Ottawa, the fourth largest metropolitan area in Canada. There are 18 municipalities within the valley and most people, outside of Ottawa, draw their drinking water from the river or from groundwater.
Our municipalities and their residents are our valued partners. We work hard to serve a wide range of municipal and public interests that benefit our watershed residents from lake country to farm lands to urban communities.
To see what we've done in 2019 in your community, click on your municipality. For a full watershed summary, check out our 2019 Annual Report.
Municipal Information Sheets
- pdf Athens - Municipal Information Sheet
- pdf Augusta - Municipal Information Sheet
- pdf Beckwith - Municipal Information Sheet
- pdf Central Frontenac - Municipal Information Sheet
- pdf City of Ottawa - Municipal Information Sheet
- pdf Drummond-North Elmsley - Municipal Information Sheet
- pdf Elizabethtown-Kitley - Municipal Information Sheet
- pdf Merrickville-Wolford - Municipal Information Sheet
- pdf Montague - Municipal Information Sheet
- pdf North Dundas - Municipal Information Sheet
- pdf North Grenville - Municipal Information Sheet
- pdf Perth - Municipal Information Sheet
- pdf Rideau Lakes - Municipal Information Sheet
- pdf South Frontenac - Municipal Information Sheet
- pdf Tay Valley - Municipal Information Sheet
- pdf Westport - Municipal Information Sheet
Since our formation in 1966, the RVCA has been partnering with our local municipalities, residents, businesses, schools, service clubs, environmental and lake associations, community groups and provincial and federal governments to deliver programs and services that protect and manage the natural resources we all value and count on in the Rideau watershed.
Access our latest Budget and Work Plan here.
Watershed Reporting
RVCA’S Watershed Science and Engineering team collects, monitors and analyses watershed information.
Environmental Planning
We offer technical advice regarding environmental issues for legal and development inquiries.
Tree Planting Programs
RVCA provides technical advice, planting assistance and financial support to landowners interested in planting trees.
Drinking Water Source Protection
The RVCA supports the work of theMississippi Rideau Source Protection committee. You can learn more by visiting www.mrsourcewater.ca.
Flood, Erosion & Drought Studies
RVCA provides services to reduce the threat of loss of life and property damage through flood forecasting and warning.
Fish Habitat Protection
On behalf of Fisheries and Oceans Canada, we review proposed works in or near lakes, wetlands and watercourses providing advice on their impacts to fish habitat.
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Located just outside of Ottawa, 10 minutes from the Ottawa International Airport and near the scenic Village of Manotick, the Rideau Valley Conservation Centre (RVCC) offers a unique environmental setting for your next business meeting, training session or staff retreat.
RVCA does not rent its space for social events. RVCC is not available on weekends, Statutory Holidays or during annual RVCA office closures.
RVCC Rental Information
To learn more about renting space at the RVCC, download our Rental Guidelines (coming soon).
To see if your event's date is available, please complete our online RVCC Rental Request Form.
RVCC Facilities
The RVCC is a gold level LEED certified building — the first in eastern Ontario.
What is LEED?
LEED stands for Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design and is considered the worldwide standard in the construction of sustainable buildings. LEED is all about reducing or eliminating the negative impacts of building materials and the construction process on the occupants of the building.
Green Features — Inside and Out
Our energy and water efficient facility offers a large meeting room, an outdoor courtyard, kitchen and lobby area. Our outdoor space opens to the Beryl Gaffney Park and lovely walking trails that lead to the shore of the Rideau River. The RVCC is a nice departure from the concrete jungle.
The Rideau Valley Conservation Authority has been caring for the environment for over 50 years. Part of our commitment to the environment includes respecting the ecosystem we operate in and lessening our impact on it. That’s why, it is only natural for us to build a “green” building — one that saves energy, improves efficiency and reduces waste.
Atrium
A large, wide-open, airy space that can be used for meetings, gatherings and more. Full access to the boardroom kitchen via a pass-through.
Monterey Boardroom
A large, 90-person sit-down capacity meeting room that is perfect for meetings, presentations or any gathering — audio visual equipment is available.
Meeting Room
Perfect for smaller meetings. Full hook-ups for computers. It boasts a large meeting table, comfy chairs and large flat-screen TV, great for presentations.
Kitchen
Perfect for food served at your meeting or event. Coffee, tea, sugar and creamer are available at no extra charge. A refrigerator, full-size stove, microwave and dishwasher are available for your use. Also, plates, small bowls, coffee mugs and utensils for up to 40 people can be used. Garbage cans, blue box and black box are on site.
Outdoor Terrace
A beautiful, tranquil setting with picnic tables and a fountain. It's the perfect place to set up a BBQ, or just enjoy the fresh air during meeting breaks or lunch. Trails lead from our picnic area into tranquil forest setting along the Rideau River.
Other Features
Free fresh air and parking
RVCA is one of Ontario’s 36 Conservation Authorities. Under Ontario's Conservation Authorities Act, the RVCA is responsible for furthering the "conservation, restoration, development and management of natural resources in the watershed." We are responsible for protecting people and property from natural hazards like flooding and erosion.
For over 50 years, the RVCA has worked to protect the health of our watershed and the people who live in it. Through environmental monitoring and reporting, on-the-ground restoration and stewardship, conservation lands and education, development review and approval and flood forecasting and warning working in close partnerships with our member municipalities, other levels of government and academia has made this work possible.
Our Vision
Our vision is for a thriving watershed with clean abundant water, natural shorelines, rich forests and wetlands, diverse habitat and sustainable land use that is valued and protected by all.
Our Mission
Our mission is to understand, manage, protect, restore and enhance the Rideau watershed through science, stewardship, education, policy and leadership.
