What is the difference between a Conservation Authority and a Conservation Area?
Many people get the terms conservation authority and conservation area mixed up. Conservation Authority is the name of our organization. A Conservation Authority’s main purpose is to manage natural resources, primarily land and water, on a watershed basis. To do this, we participate in many different activities including surveys and studies of our natural resources, education programs, land use planning and forestry, to name a few. A Conservation Area is a property owned by a Conservation Authority that has been developed for recreational use. Depending on the size and nature of the property, Conservation Areas may contain trails, picnic areas, swimming areas and other facilities.
