Toronto and Region Conservation Authority
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Record Details
Social Media	Website: www.trca.on.ca/
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Description & Services
Alternate Name	TRCA
Description	Conservation authority covering the following watersheds: Etobicoke * Mimico * Humber * Don * Highland * Rouge * Petticoat * Duffins * Carruthers    Manages flood control and flood plain regulation * water conservation * conservation planning * Toronto waterfront * fisheries habitat improvement * water management * resource and environmental management * nature tours * heritage conservation * education and recreation * sustainable community planning * renewable energy and energy conservation * environmental stewardship, etc    Manages the following conservation areas within Peel Region: Albion Hills * Heart Lake * Glen Haffy * Boyd * Bruce's Mill * Albion Hills and Indian Line campgrounds * Kortright * Petticoat Creek * education field centres at Albion Hills, Claremont and Lake St. George    Also manages:  Black Creek Pioneer Village: 1000 Murray Ross Pkwy, Downsview * 416-736-1733 * mid-19th century community with a restored village, village grounds, visitor centre, gardens, restaurants, gift shop and special events    Kortright Centre For Conservation: 9550 Pine Valley Dr, Woodbridge * 416-667-6295 * nature centre; walking trails; tours; special events including Kite Festival, Maple Syrup Making, Green Energy Fair and more; cafeteria; gift shop, exhibits; visitors' centre; school tours; badge programs for Brownies and Guides    Toronto Rural Clean Water Program - provides financial and technical assistance to eligible rural landowners for environmental stewardship projects on their property * rural landowner or rural property must be located within TRCA's jurisdiction
Hours	Administration Mon-Fri 8:30 am-4:30 pm
Areas Served	Adjala-Tosorontio ; Durham Region ; Greater Toronto Area ; Mono ; Peel Region ; York Region
Fees	Admission - varies according to location and programs
Languages	English
Meetings	Meeting schedule is available at www.trca.on.ca
Contact Information
Address	5 Shoreham Dr Downsview, ON M3N 1S4   View Google Map
Intersection	E of Jane St; between Steeles Ave W & Finch Ave W
Accessibility	Partially Accessible - Call for details
Office Phone	416-661-6600
Fax	416-661-6898
After Hours Phone	Recorded Infoline 416-667-6299
E-Mail	info@trca.on.ca
Website	www.trca.on.ca
Primary Contact	Dick O'Brien, Chair
Primary Executive	Brian Denney, Chief Administrative Officer; Phone: 416-667-6290; Fax: 416-661-6898
Volunteer Coordinator	Supervisor, Volunteer and Diversity; Phone: 416-661-6600 ext 5360
Other Details
Established	1957
Service Level	(30) Provincial Government
Subjects
Subjects	Camping ; Conservation areas ; Educational programs ; Environmental protection ; Fishing ; Historical conservation ; Outdoor education ; Walking tours ; Water ; Wildlife