Conservation Authorities
As the region's first line of defence against natural hazards, conservation authorities maintain vital infrastructure and provide programs and services that promote public health and safety, protecting people and property.
Conservation Authorities: Protecting Ontario's Watersheds
Resources
Conservation Authorities Infographic
Learn how conservation authorities create a resilient Ontario through watershed management
TRCA | Events Calendar
Discover upcoming conservation events, programs, and community activities
TRCA | Get Involved
Explore volunteer opportunities, community programs, and ways to participate in conservation
Niagara Peninsula Conservation Authority
Learn about conservation work in the Niagara Peninsula region
Conservation Halton
Discover conservation initiatives and programs in the Halton region
Conservation Ontario
Explore the network of 36 conservation authorities across Ontario
Session Deck
Conservation authorities are watershed-based resource management agencies, unique to Ontario, that work to protect and manage natural resources through programs balancing human, environmental, and economic needs. Their responsibilities include managing natural hazards like flooding and erosion, protecting source water, and overseeing land use planning and development in their watersheds.