WATERSHED MANAGEMENT

Located in northeastern Ontario, the MRCA has a watershed area of over 11,000 square kilometers.

PERMITS

Are you planning development work near a watershed, river, stream, wetland, slope, or shoreline?
You may require a permit from the Conservation Authority.

CONSERVATION AREAS

The Mattagami Region Conservation Authority provides a variety of recreational opportunities throughout the City of Timmins through its system of Conservation Areas and Community Trails.

NEWS and Announcements

March 5
2024

Hersey Lake Conservation Area men’s washroom is closed for maintenance.

February 12
2024

Mattagami Region Conservation Authority and Wintergreen Fund for Conservation are accepting applications for summer employment. See our Careers page for more information.

January 15
2024

Staff are completing snow surveys every 2 weeks. Snow depth measurements from our surveyed stations are available on our Snow Surveys page.

November 1
2023

Winter trail reminders:
Other than at Gillies Lake and Hersey Lake, all recreation trails are NOT maintained between November 1 and April 30.
Gillies Lake CA washrooms are closed for the winter season.
Rotary Trail is not to be used by pedestrians and cyclists during the winter in order to protect the groomed ski trails.
Lions Walk Trail is part of the OFSC Snowmobile trails and is not to be used by pedestrians or cyclists during the winter months.

Flood Status

Mattagami River
Normal Water Levels
Porcupine Lake
Normal Water Levels
Kamiskotia Lake
Normal Water Levels

Low Water Status

Normal Water Levels

Contact Us

The Mattagami Region Conservation Authority office is located at:

100 Lakeshore Road
Timmins, Ontario
P4N 8R5

Tel:  705-360-2660
Fax: 705-360-2692
Email: [email protected]

Our office is open Monday to Friday from 8:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m., closed between noon and 1:00 p.m.