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BRA0274
Last Modified:
22 Dec 2020
Last Full Update:
22 Dec 2020
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 & Map | |
| Accessibility | Partially Accessible - Call for details |
| Mailing Address | 5 Shoreham Drive Downsview, ON M3N 1S4 |
| Office Phone | 416-661-6600 |
| Fax | 416-661-6898 |
| After Hours Phone | Recorded Infoline 416-667-6299 |
| Toll Free Phone | 1-888-872-2344 |
| info@trca.on.ca | |
| Website | www.trca.on.ca |
| Primary Executive | John MacKenzie, CEO, Toronto and Region Conservation Authority; Phone: 416-667-6290; Email: john.mackenzie@trca.on.ca |
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 |