The Otonabee Region Conservation Authority (ORCA), sometimes shortened to Otonabee Conservation, is a conservation authority in Ontario, Canada. Established in 1959 and based in Peterborough, its member municipalities include Asphodel-Norwood, Cavan-Monaghan, Douro-Dummer, City of Kawartha Lakes, Otonabee–South Monaghan, City of Peterborough, Selwyn, and Trent Hills. Major watercourses within the watershed administered by ORCA include the Otonabee, Indian, and Ouse rivers, and Baxter, Cavan, Jackson, Miller and Squirrel creeks.

Conservation Areas

Hope Mill

Imagine the Marsh

Jackson Creek Kiwanis Trail

Miller Creek Wildlife Area

Selwyn Beach Conservation Area

Squirrel Creek Otonabee-South Monaghan manages Squirrel Creek under an agreement with ORCA. Warsaw Caves Conservation Area and Campground

Otonabee Region Conservation Authority

In addition to the listed Conservation Areas, ORCA operates the campground area of Beavermead Park under agreement with the City of Peterborough. Beavermead Campground

Otonabee Region Conservation Authority

External links

Otonabee Conservation

Conservation authorities in Ontario

Organizations based in Peterborough, Ontario

Government agencies established in 1959

Water management authorities

1959 establishments in Ontario

Otonabee Region Conservation Authority