Raisin Region Conservation Authority

The Raisin Region Conservation Authority (RRCA) is one of 36 Conservation Authorities in Ontario. Conservation Authorities are community-driven environmental organizations dedicated to protecting people and property from natural hazards, p[protecting municipal drinking water sources, and conserving natural resources and protected lands within their respective watersheds. The RRCA jurisdiction encompasses 1,680 square kilometers of eastern Ontario, which includes several watersheds and tributaries to the St. Lawrence River. The RRCA has five member municipalities: the Townships of North Glengarry, South Glengarry, North Stormont, South Stormont, and the City of Cornwall. There are eight members on the Board of Directors: two from the City of Cornwall, South Stormont and South Glengarry, and one from North Stormont and North Glengarry. Vision The vision of the Raisin Region Conservation Authority is: “Working with our community for a better environment and healthy future.” The RRCA is committed to the development and implementation of action plans in order to achieve this vision. The RRCA mission statement has been developed to guide staff in their day-to-day activities and in their planning for the future. Mission The mission statement of the RRCA is: “To guide our community in the protection, enhancement and restoration of our natural environment through programs that balance human, environmental and economic needs for a sustainable future.”

Website

https://rrca.on.ca/

External link for Raisin Region Conservation Authority

Industry

Environmental Services

Company size

11-50 employees

Headquarters

Cornwall, ON

Type

Nonprofit

Founded

1963

Specialties

Flood Forecasting and Warning, Land Conservation, Recreation Opportunities, Land Stewardship, Drinking Water Source Protection, Supporting Sustainable Development, Water Control Structures, Low Water Response, Watershed Management, and Forestry