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NVCA releases September board meeting highlights

October 9, 2025   ·   0 Comments

By Brian Lockhart

The Nottawasaga Valley Conservation Authority (NVCA) has released the highlights of its board meeting from September.

Revisions to the Procedures for the Implementation of the Conservation Authorities Act and Associated Regulations

NVCA’s Board of Directors has approved the updates to its procedures for the implementation of the Conservation Authorities Act (CA Act) and Associated Regulations. This document is a procedural manual to aid landowners, developers, consultants, and other stakeholders interested in obtaining CA Act approvals from the NVCA.

This document also assists staff in meeting NVCA’s permitting responsibilities under Section 28.1 of the CA Act.

Updates to the procedures include: Improvements to the application process – including administrative review and fee reconsideration, an updated list of exemptions from requiring a permit, and new enforcement protocols for unauthorized works.

AI Safe Usage Policy incorporated into employee handbook

NVCA employees are permitted to utilize AI tools while performing their work duties. When using an AI tool, NVCA staff must consider the quality and data security of sensitive, personal data. In certain situations, it is important and required by law to disclose that AI tools were used to ensure transparency, build trust, and comply with ethical or legal standards.

NVCA Asset Management Plan

NVCA’s Board of Directors approved the conservancy’s updated Asset Management Plan. This plan guides the purchase, use, maintenance, and disposal of every asset NVCA needs to conduct business and reduce liability. It also defines the use of assets to streamline productivity and delivery with minimal loss of capital. 

This annual update reviews NVCA’s assets to ensure that there is adequate funding for any major repairs or replacements.

2026 Draft Business Plan and Budget

NVCA’s 2026 draft budget totals $7,841,981, reflecting a year-over-year increase of $180,372.37, including a $101,307.36 increase in municipal levy. This corresponds to $17.36 per resident, slightly up from $17.09 in 2025 and $15.31 in 2024. 

NVCA staff undertook a rigorous review of its programs and services as part of the budget development process. This helped ensure the organization is leaner and more efficient, and remains responsive to the environmental, economic, and social sustainability of the Nottawasaga Watershed.

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