WATERSHED MANAGEMENT
MRCA watershed management includes flooding and erosion protection along with water quality and quantity monitoring for the Upper Mattagami River watershed.
PERMITS
Are you planning development work near a watershed, river, stream, wetland, slope, or shoreline?
You may require a permit from the Conservation Authority.
CONSERVATION AREAS
The Mattagami Region Conservation Authority provides a variety of recreational opportunities throughout the City of Timmins through its system of Conservation Areas and Community Trails.
NEWS and Announcements
April 15
2026
A Watershed Conditions Statement: Water Safety has been issued for all local waterways as the spring melt begins. See our flood advisories page for more information. You can also sign up to receive flood notifications.
March 10
2026
On March 10, 2026, the Province of Ontario announced the next steps in the consolidation of 36 Conservation Authorities into 9 Regional Conservation Authorities.
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.
March 3
2026
The MRCA has posted the first watershed statistic report for 2026. Updates and current statistics can be found on our Upper Mattagami River Watershed Statistics page.
January 14
2026
Digital trail maps are now online! Find the geo-referenced trail maps for the Timmins Recreation Trail Network on our trail maps page.
January 9
2026
We sincerely thank the Northern Ontario Heritage Fund Corporation for their funding support of the Rotary Trail. This investment is instrumental in helping us advance this project. NOHFC’s commitment to community infrastructure helps promote active lifestyles, connect people to nature and build healthier, more vibrant communities.
Contact Us
The Mattagami Region Conservation Authority office is located at:
100 Lakeshore Road
Timmins, Ontario
P4N 8R5
Tel: 705-360-2660
Fax: 705-360-2692
Email: [email protected]
Our office is open Monday to Friday from 8:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m., closed between noon and 1:00 p.m.






