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Welland River Floodplain Mapping FAQ
February 17th, 2012Click here to download a PDF version of the below information Why do Conservation Authorities including NPCA generate floodplain mapping? Floodplain mapping and floodplain management is a fundamental responsibility of Conservation Authorities. This responsibility was assigned to Conservation Authorities by the Province of Ontario following Read More...
Media Release: Binbrook Conservation Area Cancels Hard Water Derby
February 7th, 2012With the recent wave of warm weather and unstable temperatures the Niagara Peninsula Conservation Authority regretfully announces that conditions at Binbrook Conservation Area are not suitable for ice fishing. As a result the annual ‘Hard Water Derby’ scheduled for Sunday February 12th has been cancelled. Read More...
Media Release: Central Welland River – 100 Year Floodplain Mapping Status Update
January 23rd, 2012MEDIA RELEASE FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: January 23, 2012 The purpose of this release is to advise the public of a revised implementation schedule for updating the regulatory flood levels for the Welland River. Floodplain mapping for the Welland River was last completed over Read More...
Development Services Division Job Postings
January 18th, 2012The Niagara Peninsula Conservation Authority is currently seeking qualified candidates to fill positions in its newly created Development Services Division. Visit the Human Resources page for details.
Central Welland River Floodplain Mapping Report Available
January 17th, 2012The Central Welland River Floodplain Mapping Draft Report is available for download in pdf format. The purpose of this study is to establish updated Regulatory floodplain mapping for the Central Welland River Watershed, including the Main Branch of the Welland River and several tributaries, through Read More...
Proposed Regulations Updates
October 12th, 2011You can provide your input to the proposed update to the Development, Interference with Wetlands and Alterations to Shorelines and Watercourses Regulation (Ontario Regulation 155/06). In 2007, as part of the Provincial Government’s Open for Business initiative, the Province established the Conservation Authority Liaison Committee Read More...
Perfluorooctane Sulfonate FAQ
September 13th, 2011Perfluorooctane Sulfonate FAQ – Binbrook Conservation Area Information about Perfluorooctane Sulfonate (PFOS), a synthetic (man-made) chemical substance. What is PFOS? Perfluorooctane Sulfonate (PFOS) is a synthetic (man-made) chemical substance belonging to a large family of compounds known as perfluorinated chemicals. It is very stable and Read More...
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