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                                    • Conservation Areas
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                                      • Baxter
                                      • Chapman Mills
                                      • Foley Mountain
                                      • Meisel Woods
                                      • Mill Pond
                                      • Motts Mills
                                      • Perth Wildlife Reserve
                                      • Portland Bay
                                      • Richmond
                                      • Rideau Ferry
                                      • W.A. Taylor
                                      • 2026 Outdoor Adventure Challenge
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                                      • Baxter
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                                      • School & Community Programs
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                                      • Summer Programs
                                    • Permits & Planning
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                                      • Section 28 Permits
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                                      • Septic Permits
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                                      • Streamflow and Water Levels
                                      • Be Prepared
                                      • After a Flood (Clean Up)
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                                    Head Office Closed Due to Inclement Weather
                                     

                                    Our head office in Manotick will be closed on Wednesday, March 11 due to the freezing rain event. Please use our staff directory to reach individuals by email, or explore our website for program information. If you plan to visit a conservation area, please note they are not winter maintained. Use extreme caution as trails and roads may be impacted by ice and/or debris.