November 6
2025

On October 31, 2025, the Ontario Ministry of Environment Conservation and Parks announced plans to create a provincial board-governed agency, the Ontario Provincial Conservation Agency, to provide leadership, governance, and strategic direction to Conservation Authorities (CAs).

The Mattagami Region Conservation Authority (MRCA) is closely following the proposed changes that will affect conservation authorities and local watershed management. The staff of the MRCA will be reviewing the amendments to the Conservation Authorities Act when released for consultation, including the proposed geographical jurisdiction of each regional Conservation Authority. We will be consulting with our Board of Directors and our Member Municipality, the City of Timmins, to review the proposal and provide comments during the consultation period.

During the upcoming transitional period, the MRCA will continue to operate without disruption and continue to work toward our mission of leading the conservation and protection of the Mattagami Watershed. We remain committed to watershed protection at the local level.

June 17
2025

The Mattagami Region Conservation Authority is please to be a partner in Discovery Porcupine’s off-setting project along Porcupine Lake and River. For more details about their plans, see our Porcupine Lake and River Off-Setting page.

May 22
2025

The Mattagami Region Conservation Authority has terminated the Flood Watch for the Mattagami River.  Water levels continue to drop throughout the area. Details can be found on our Flood Advisories page.