Formed in 1951, the MVCA is committed to working with our community partners to create a healthier environment. The MVCA covers the watershed, or drainage area, of the Maitland, Nine Mile and Eighteen Mile Rivers, along with smaller watersheds along Lake Huron.

Mission

The Maitland Valley Conservation Authority (MVCA) is a community based organization dedicated to providing leadership to protect and enhance local water, forests and soil.

Key Facts

• Conservation Authorities are jointly owned by the municipalities in the watershed.
• The purpose of the MVCA is to help People protect water and related resources for present and future generations.
• Conservation Authorities were established by the provincial government at the request of municipalities, to be funded jointly by the province and municipalities.
• The activities of the MVCA are driven by local municipalities, landowners and community organizations. We are committed to providing effective community based conservation services in a cost efficient manner.

Priorities for 2011

This year the MVCA is working to implement priorities identified in the 2010 Strategic Plan to better serve the needs of municipalities and landowners. This includes:

1. Continued updating of flood forecasting services in response to climate changes the watershed is experiencing,
2. Completion of a business case to support the strategic plan for review by MVCA member municipalities,
3. Public consultation on shoreline gully erosion policies and implementation of these policies,
4. Development of watershed storm water management policies and technical guide,
5. 60th anniversary watershed tour and barbecue on August 25th.