The Maitland Valley Conservation Authority has the responsibility to regulate activities in natural and hazardous areas in order to:
- prevent the loss of life and property due to flooding and erosion, and
- conserve and enhance natural resources.
This is done through regulations affecting areas in and near rivers, streams, floodplains, wetlands, slopes and the Lake Huron shoreline.
The MVCA also works with municipalities to review development applications to ensure they meet local and provincial environmental standards.
If you are planning a project you may need an MVCA permit, approval under The Planning Act, or both.
NOTICE – Maitland Conservation’s Planning and Regulations staff will be away on a provincial training course from April 25th to May 9th. As a result there may be a delay in the time it takes to respond to emails and phone calls. We will be working hard to keep these delays to a minimum but we would appreciate your patience and understanding.
For information on in-land regulations and development please email Kirsten Snoek, Regulations Officer, at ksnoek@mvca.on.ca or call 519-335-3557 ext. 239.
For information on shoreline development and planning applications please email Anna Soleski, Environmental Planner – Regulations Officer, at asoleski@mvca.on.ca or call 519-335-3557 ext. 240.