Mississippi Valley Conservation Authority

Annual fall draw down underway across Mississippi River watershed: http://mvc.on.ca/2020-mississippi-valley-watershed-fall-dr/

What did quarantine in Ontario look like during the Spanish Flu? Come check out this timely exhibit at the Museum at the Mill of Kintail Conservation Area, open 10-3 Fridays through Mondays until the end of the season (Thanksgiving weekend). COVID-19 safety measures in place!

Test your flora and fauna ID knowledge at Roy Brown Park in Carleton Place! Our new fall sign is in place. Plan to take a stroll this weekend and see if you can get a perfect score. http://mvc.on.ca/answers/

Please note that the Museum at the Mill of Kintail Conservation Area will be closed Friday and Saturday but will reopen for Sunday and Monday. To book your spot email [email protected] or call 613-256-3610 ext.2

It was a pleasure to safely celebrate #NationalTreeDay with the Town of @Carleton_Place. #DYK today serves as a celebration for all Canadians to appreciate the great benefits that trees provide us clean air, wildlife habitat, reducing energy demand & connecting with nature.

Happy Fall, All! #Stepintonature at our conservation areas and enjoy all the season has to offer. A reminder that if the parking lot is full upon arrival to please plan to come back at another time. http://mvc.on.ca/places-to-see/ Photo: Mill of Kintail, @OnHighlands

The annual Lake Links Workshop is proceeding this year, however it will be delivered online. Registration for the October 24th event is FREE! Details: watersheds.ca/lake-links-2020

#DYK MVCA has the responsibility for flood and erosion control, flood forecasting and warning? We also provide expertise on, and regulating land use planning matters related to flood and erosion hazards for the Mississippi River watershed. #watershedplan http://mvc.on.ca/mississippiriverwatershedplan/

#DYK vital resources & interactions occur in a watershed: -natural stream meanders; floodplains dissipate energy & decrease flow velocity -water, soils & vegetation provide sustenance & habitat -wetlands store/filter water, augment surface & groundwater http://mvc.on.ca/mississippiriverwatershedplan/

Make visiting the Museum at the Mill of Kintail Conservation Area part of your weekend plans. Open 10am-3pm Friday-Monday. Physical distancing measures are in place: http://mvc.on.ca/places-to-see/mill-of-kintail/(Photo: Ontario Highlands)

An integrated #WatershedPlan ID's issues, challenges & actions to maintain a healthy river and watershed while balancing the needs of its users. Read the background reports: The Physical Environment; People & Property; Natural Systems; Asset Management. http://mvc.on.ca/mississippiriverwatershedplan/

Our Board of Directors meeting will be held virtually at 1:00 PM today. Details: http://mvc.on.ca/about/board-of-directors-directory/

#DYK the #Mississippi River watershed is 3,765 km2 in size? It has two distinct geologic regions: the Precambrian Shield (commonly referred to as the Canadian Shield) in the west; and the OttawaSt. Lawrence Lowland basin in the east. http://ow.ly/OrjY50ypMze #watershedplan

A new Integrated #WatershedPlan is needed to provide long term guidance for MVCA’s activities within the Mississippi River watershed. It will reflect current watershed conditions & anticipated changes related to a changing climate/environment & land use. http://mvc.on.ca/mississippiriverwatershedplan/

Our next Board of Directors meeting will be held virtually on Wednesday, September 16, 2020. For details, visit our website: http://mvc.on.ca/about/board-of-directors-directory/

With the precipitation received over the last month, conditions across the watershed have returned to normal for this time of year; Level I Low Water statement is terminated for entire Mississippi River watershed. Details: http://mvc.on.ca/watershed-conditions-message/

We're all set up at Morris Island CA for our LAST DAY of the Watershed Roadshow! Don't miss your chance to learn about our watershed, how MVCA is helping to protect it & what you can do to become a water steward & citizen scientist! Jess is on site til 3pm and would love to chat!

Due to today's rainy weather, our #WatershedRoadshow scheduled at the Clyde River Waterfront Park in Lanark is cancelled. Join us tomorrow at Morris Island Conservation Area (12-5) and Saturday at the Riverside Beach in Carleton Place from 10-3. http://mvc.on.ca/watershed-road-show/

It's hard to believe this is the last week for our #WatershedRoadshow. Check us out tomorrow in Lanark Village, Friday at Morris Island Conservation Area and Saturday at Riverside Park in Carleton Place - http://mvc.on.ca/watershed-road-show/ #citizenscience #watershed #mvca

Stop by our Watershed Road Show in Pakenham today!

Join us today at Silver Lake PP from 10-2 for our #WatershedRoadShow. Thurs. we are at Pakenham beach 10-3; Fri. join us at the Lake Avenue Boat Launch in Carleton Place from 12-5 and Dalhousie Lake Sat. (Centennial Park Boat Launch & Beach) from 10-2. http://mvc.on.ca/watershed-road-show/

To check out more gorgeous pictures, give us a follow on our Instagram page - MississippiValleyConservation