Conservation Authorities Act

The Conservation Authorities Act was created by the Ontario Provincial Legislature in 1946 to ensure the conservation, restoration and responsible management of hydrological features through programs that balance human, environmental and economic needs.  The Act authorizes the formation of Conservation Authorities on a per watershed basis.

The purpose of the Conservation Authorities Act is to provide for the organization and delivery of programs and services that further the conservation, restoration, development and management of natural resources in Ontario watersheds.

Ontario Regulation 687/21

LPRCA has developed a Transition Plan (PDF 444KB) and an Inventory of Programs and Services (PDF 275KB), as required under Ontario Regulation 687/21.