The Cataraqui Region Conservation Authority (CRCA) is one of 36 conservation authorities in Ontario. A Conservation Authority's jurisdiction is based on a watershed an area of land drained by one stream or river. The CRCA is actually made up of 11 watersheds.
To find out more about the CRCA please visit the About Us section of our website.
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Planning on Building Near Water?new development and construction

If you are planning to build near a wetland or along the shoreline, you may require a planning review or a permit from the CRCA. To see the guidelines, click here. For general information about planning and regulations click here.more

Click here for a copy of our regulations application package.more

Fees are charged for planning and regulations applications to help recover our costs.

Bay of Quinte RAP Programs

livestock fencingThe Bay of Quinte Remedial Action Plan has grant programs available for eligible landowners in the Bay of Quinte area. That includes parts of the Town of Greater Napanee and Loyalist Township in the CRCA watershed. Interested in enhancing local habitat? Click here for more information.more

How to Pay

Daily conservation area admission fees can be paid in cash only.

We accept cash, cheque, VISA, MasterCard or debit card for payment of registration fees, application and permit fees, annual pass purchases, equipment rentals and donations.

Debit card payment is only available at the CRCA Administration Office and the Outdoor Centre at Little Cataraqui Creek Conservation Area. Sorry, debit is not available at the gate entries or at our other facilities.

Looking for a Place to Hold a Meeting or Special Event?

Little Cataraqui Creek Outdoor CentreThe Little Cataraqui Creek Conservation Area Outdoor Centre can turn your event or meeting into a one-of-a-kind experience. Whether you're planning a business meeting, wedding or family reunion, the Outdoor Centre offers the facilities you need in a beautiful, natural setting.

Reasonable rates, flexible food service, free parking and great accessibility are a few more good reasons to give us a call. For booking information or rates click here.more

Cataraqui Source Protection Plan Submitted

dwsp logoThe Cataraqui Source Protection Plan has been submitted to the Ministry of the Environment for approval.

Learn more about drinking water source protection and view the plan by clicking here.more

wheelchairAccessibility for Ontarians

If you are a person with a disability and require CRCA information in another format,
please contact (613) 546-4228 ext. 229 Monday to Friday, between 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. or e-mail campbell@cataraquiregion.on.ca.

If you wish to see our Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act (AODA) - Customer Service Policy please click here.

school busSpring Fling P.A. Day Program this Friday

There are still some spots left for our Spring Fling P.A. Day Program this Friday. Register nowto ensure your child's space (ages 6 - 11).

Water Levels Normal

The water levels in the Cataraqui watershed are back to normal. Learn more here. more

Book Now for Spring School Programs

school busDid you know that the CRCA offers curriculum-based conservation education programs for elementary and secondary school students in Kingston and Brockville?

We also offer programs for pre-schoolers and adults. Click here for more information about our school programs.more

Get Outside With Us This Spring

springSpring has finally arrived! It's time to get outdoors and enjoy the fresh air.

Find out about our spring events. Click here to go to our Events page or click here to go to our Events Calendar.more

The 2013 Watershed Report Card AvailableWatershed Report Card

Learn about the health of the Cataraqui Region watersheds. The 2013 Watershed Report Card is now available for viewing online. Copies are available at our Administration Office.

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Keep up-to-date on CRCA news and events by following us on Twitter and Facebook.

Little Cataraqui Creek Conservation Area kayaking at LCCCAMaster Plan

The CRCA has developed a new master plan for Little Cataraqui Creek Conservation Area. For more information about the Master Plan click here.more

CRCA Board Meeting Agendas and Minutes

CRCA Administration OfficeOur meeting schedules, agendas and minutes for our Full Authority, Advisory Boards and Advisory Committees are posted on this website. Click here to go our meetings page.more

Toll-free Number Availabletelephone

If you're calling us long distance from the 613 area code, take advantage of our toll-free number. Just call 1-877-956-CRCA (2722) and you'll reach our Administration Office.

What's New?

Find out by going to our news page to see our news releases. Click here to see the latest. more

Read Cat Tales Here Cat Tales cover

Cat Tales is the CRCA newsletter. Click here to download our Winter Spring 2013 issue or back issues of our newsletter.more

EVENTS | CONSERVATION SERVICES | COMMUNITY RELATIONS | CONSERVATION LANDS | RESOURCE MANAGEMENT | FOUNDATION

Contact Us:
1641 Perth Road, P.O. Box 160, Glenburnie, Ontario, Canada K0H 1S0
Telephone: (613) 546-4228
Toll-free Telephone (613 area code): 1-877-956-CRCA (2722)
Fax: (613) 547-6474
E-mail: crca@cataraquiregion.on.ca

Last Updated May 21, 2013
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