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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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	Proposed Assessment Report Released The Cataraqui Source Protection Committee released its Proposed Assessment Report for public review on July 21, 2010. The comment period closes on August 20, 2010. For more information about drinking water source protection or to view the Proposed Assessment Report, please visit our cleanwatercataraqui website. Gate Entry Fees Increase July 1, 2010 Our gate entry fees to Gould Lake Conservation Area and Little Cataraqui Creek Conservation Area increased on July 1 due to the HST. Annual pass prices are $75. The daily admission fee is maximum $13.00 per car. Little Cataraqui Creek Conservation Area has a special lower rate for July and August of just $5.00 per car. Summer Programs and Events Be sure to visit our conservation areas this summer. Our events and programs wind down during the summer but there is still plenty to do in our conservation areas. For details about our upcoming events click here to go to our events page. CRCA 2009 Accomplishments Want to know what the CRCA did last year? Click here to read about our highlights from 2009. CRCA Board Meeting Agendas and Minutes Beginning in 2010, we will be posting our meeting schedules, agendas and minutes for our Full Authority, Advisory Boards and Advisory Committees. Click here to go our meetings page. Make a Donation to the Cataraqui Conservation Foundation The Cataraqui Conservation Foundation is a fundraising organization that helps the CRCA raise money for conservation education and conservation lands. You can help out by making a donation. To find out more click here. See You in the Fall! The CRCA offers curriculum-based conservation education programs at Little Cataraqui Creek Conservation Area in Kingston and at Mac Johnson Wildlife Area in Brockville. Click here for more information about our conservation education programs. Updated information about our programs for the next school year will be posted during the summer. Watershed Report Card Available Find out more about the health of the Cataraqui Region Conservation Authority watershed in our 2009 Watershed Report Card. Click here for an electronic version (PDF - 2 MB) or drop by the CRCA Administration Office for a printed version. Looking for a Place to Hold a Meeting or Special Event? The 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. Did You Know That You Can Read Cat Tales Here? Cat Tales is the CRCA newsletter. Click here to download the latest issue or back issues of our newsletter.		Cycling Restricted at Lemoine Point Conservation Area Cycling at Lemoine Point Conservation Area in Kingston is restricted to service roads and designated trails. Some of our trails are too narrow to accommodate both cyclists and walkers. Cycling is permitted only on the wider trails. Click here to view our news release about this important change. Click here to view a new trail map of the Conservation Area. Gould Lake Conservation Area Open for the Summer Need to cool off? Gould Lake Conservation Area north of Sydenham is open for swimming, canoeing, kayaking and hiking. Rent a canoe, kayak or pedal boat. Click here for more information about prices and hours of operation. Planning to Build or Making a Development Application? You may require a planning review or a permit from the CRCA. For general information about planning and regulations click here. The CRCA's Ontario Regulation 148/06, the Development, Interference with Wetlands and Alterations to Shorelines and Watercourses Regulation came into effect May 4, 2006. To find out more about our regulations click here. Click here for a copy of our regulations application package. Fees are charged for planning and regulations applications to help recover our costs. Our planning and regulations fees increased effective April 1, 2010. Click here to see our current planning fees. Click here to see our current regulation fees. Buy an Annual Vehicle Pass Are you a frequent visitor to Gould Lake or Little Cataraqui Creek Conservation Area? Or maybe you're looking for a unique gift for someone who has everything. For just $75 per year (effective July 1, 2010) you can enjoy our conservation areas as often as you like. Click here for a copy of our annual vehicle pass form. How to Pay Daily conservation area admission fees can be paid in cash only. We accept cash, cheque, VISA or MasterCard for payment of registration fees, application and permit fees, annual pass purchases, equipment rentals and donations. You can now pay by debit card 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. Toll-free Number Available 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. Need a Hand Finding Something? Try using our search or site map features. Click here to search this site or click here for a map of our site. What's New? Find out by going to our news page to see our news releases. Click here to find out the latest.

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Contact Us:
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 August 12, 2010
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