Rideau Valley Conservation Authority
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Print Version (New Window)| Record #: OCR2048 | Last Full Update: 01 Aug 2019 |
| Names | |
|---|---|
| Alternate Name | OCR |
| Location & Accessibility | |
| Located In Community | Ottawa |
| Address & Map | |
| Intersection | Prince of Wales Dr and Rideau Valley Dr |
| Mailing Address | PO Box 599 Manotick, ON K4M 1A5 |
| Bus Route Notes | OC Transpo OC Travel Planner or Route Timetable |
| Physical Access | Fully Accessible |
| Parking | Free parking |
| Description and Services | |
| Description (Service) | Inter-municipal environmental protection and advisory agency working to protect the natural resources in the watershed, especially the health of the Rideau River and its tributaries. Programs include: watershed monitoring and reporting * flood forecasting and warning * landowner incentive programs * reforestation * landowner information and resource services * conservation areas * outdoor education and day camps * plan review and regulatory approvals * septic system approvals and inspections * |
| Hours | Mon-Fri 8:30 am-4:30 pm |
| Areas Served | Frontenac County ; Lanark County ; Leeds and Grenville United Counties ; Ottawa (City of) ; Prescott and Russell United Counties |
| Boundaries | Rideau Watershed - includes portions of Athens, Augusta, Beckwith, Central Frontenac, Clarence-Rockland, Drummond/North Elmsley, Eliazbethtown-Kitley, Merrickville-Wolford, Montague, North Dundas, North Grenville, Ottawa, Perth, Rideau Lakes, Smiths Falls, South Frontenac, Tay Valley and Westport |
| Eligibility | No restrictions |
| Application | Forms and applications are available on the website |
| Languages | English |
| Fees | Service - Fee schedules are available on the website |
| Service Categories | Building and Safety ; Day Camps ; Environmental Improvement Groups ; Land Conservation ; Outdoor Environmental Education ; Subject Specific Public Awareness/Education ~ Environmental Issues ; Watershed Conservation |
| Contact Information | |
| Office Phone | 613-692-3571 |
| Toll Free Phone | 613 area code 1-800-267-3504 |
| Fax | 613-692-0831 |
| info@rvca.ca | |
| Website | www.rvca.ca |
| Social Media |    |
| Primary Contact | Diane Downey, Director, Communications and Outreach; Phone: 613-692-3571 ext 1126; Email: diane.downey@rvca.ca |
| Alternate Contact | Laurie Dool, Communications Coordinator; Phone: 613-692-3571 ext 1139; Email: laurie.dool@rvca.ca |
| Primary Executive | Somer Casgrain-Robertson, General Manager; Phone: 613-692-3571 ext 1214 |
| Other Details | |
| Established | 1966 |
| Funding | City / Town ; Provincial ; Fundraising ; Donations - Charitable Registration Number: 119119501 RR0001 (The Rideau Valley Conservation Foundation) ; Fees - Permits |
| Elections | The Board of Directors is elected. |
| Print Material | Pamphlets |
| Resources | Website |
| Accreditation | No * Operates under the Conservation Authority Act |