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Lakehead Region Conservation Authority

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The Lakehead Region Conservation Authority (LRCA) is a community-based environmental agency. We also host annual public events and guest speakers.

The Lakehead Region Conservation Authority (LRCA) is a community-based environmental agency that provides services to our watershed residents. We are responsible for the management of renewable natural resources in our watershed. We offer a broad range of programs, including watershed management, flood forecasting, and environmental education. The LRCA provides opportunities for the public to learn from, enjoy and respect Ontario's natural environment. We improve quality of life by actively providing open space and protecting property from flooding and erosion, as well as restoring and conserving natural habitats. We offer field trips to our conservation areas and in-class programming. We offer several annual programs as well as information on what homeowners can do to maintain the optimal health of the Watershed. Whether you’re planting trees, developing your property, or enjoying our conservation areas, it is all our responsibility to be Watershed Stewards.

09/29/2026

Please note that the LRCA Administrative Office will be CLOSED on Wednesday, September 30, in observance of the National Day for Truth and Reconciliation.

09/28/2026

🍂FALL MIGRATION IS HERE! Grab your binoculars and come get your bird nerd on! 🍁

Join the LRCA bird nerds and local birding expert Brian Ratcliff as we explore Mission Island Marsh Conservation Area in search of the fall migrants making their way through the region! From shorebirds to songbirds, you never know what might be waiting on the next trail!

📅 When: October 3, 2026
⏰ Time: 9:00 a.m.
📍 Where: Mission Island Marsh Conservation Area — meet in the parking lot
✨No pre-registration required✨

Bring your binoculars, scopes and bird guides if you have them, and come ready to explore, learn and hopefully add a few new species to your list! This event is generously supported by Ontario Power Generation.

09/23/2026

🍂 Step Into Nature! 🍂 As the days get shorter, trees slow down their production of chlorophyll—the green pigment that gives leaves their summer colour. As that green fades, vibrant yellow and orange pigments are revealed, creating the spectacular colours of fall.

Take a hike through one of the LRCA's 10 Conservation Areas and enjoy the science of the season while getting your body moving and your mind refreshed! 🥾🌲

09/22/2026

☀️ Summer isn’t over yet! ☀️ Time to keep those hot-weather vibes going and join the LRCA for our FIRST EVER Tequila Tasting Fundraising Dinner! Tickets are on sale until Monday, September 28, so grab yours while you can by clicking HERE: https://lakeheadca.com/event/2026-tequila/ -tickets__tickets-form

So, what’s on the menu for the evening? A guided tasting experience featuring four different tequila varieties, led by Dr. Bradley Jacobson. Each guest will enjoy a ½ oz. sample of:
🥃 Blanco
🥃 Mezcal
🥃 Reposado
🥃 Añejo

The guided tasting begins at 6:30 p.m. SHARP, followed by dinner at 7:30 p.m. And that’s not all! There will also be a cash bar and a small silent auction to round out the evening.

🌱 Best of all, all proceeds support the LRCA’s Environmental Education Program! Good drinks, good food, good company—and all for a good cause. What’s better than that?

09/18/2026

🌱 Feel-Good Friday! 🌱

Our Stewardship Team has been busy getting their hands dirty at Hurkett Cove Conservation Area!

We’ve been planting native vegetation along the shoreline to help reduce erosion, improve water quality, and strengthen important shoreline habitat. As these plants grow, they’ll also provide valuable food, cover, and native seeds for our feathered friends.

A little planting today can make a big difference for the health and resilience of our watershed tomorrow. 🌱

09/10/2026

Join the Thunder Bay Museum for the September presentation of our 2026–2027 Free Public Lecture series as we welcome Ryan Mackett for an exploration of the history of the Lakehead Region Conservation Authority (LRCA). Lectures take place in person and will also be broadcast via Zoom.

Description:
Since 1954, the Lakehead Region Conservation Authority (LRCA) has led the conservation and protection of the Lakehead Watershed towards the vision of a healthy, safe and sustainable Lakehead Watershed for future generations. Learn how the Neebing Valley Conservation Authority evolved into the LRCA as we know it today, and how we will be evolving further into the future. From flood forecasting, water level monitoring and development regulations to land stewardship, environmental education, and, of course, recreation at our ten Conservation Areas, we will discuss the core roles and responsibilities of the Conservation Authority as well as the other programs we undertake for the enhancement and protection of our local natural resources.
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🔗Link: https://www.zeffy.com/en-CA/ticketing/free-public-lectures-ryan-mackett-lakehead-regional-conservation-authority-history
📅 22 September 2026
⏰ 7:30 PM - 9:00 PM
🎟️ FREE admission
🗺️ 425 Donald St E
☕ Refreshments will be available
🚗Museum parking + street parking
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This lecture session is part of the Society's long tradition of holding free public lectures. From September to March, talks on a wide range of topics are held on the fourth Tuesday of each month at the Thunder Bay Museum.

09/01/2026

***UPDATE*** The Advisory has been lifted as of Thursday, September 3, 2026 at 3:52 p.m.

⚠️ The Lakehead Region Conservation Authority advises that an Advisory has been posted for the beach at Mission Island Marsh Conservation Area. The latest bacterial tests of water indicated high levels of bacteria and is unsafe for swimming. For more information call 807-344-5857.

08/28/2026

Visit the link in our bio for more info and to purchase tickets!

08/26/2026

🚨NEW MERCH ALERT! 🚨

The LRCA has worked with our friends at Shout Media to develop ten unique icons, one for each of our ten Conservation Areas, and the merch has arrived!

We have T-shirts for each Conservation Area, along with buttons, stickers and patches.

Additionally, we have a new narrow-mouth Nalgene brand water bottle decorated with all of the Area designs, which includes a sticker sheet so you can use your water bottle as a Conservation Area passport! Just stick on the corresponding sticker after you visit the area!

There is also an extremely limited number of Mills Block hoodies and crew neck sweatshirts available.

All our new merch, as well as existing merch and our Explore Card Parking Passes are available for purchase on our webstore as well as here at our Administrative Office in Thunder Bay.

Join us in showing support for your favourite local Conservation Area!

https://lakeheadca.com/shop/

08/25/2026

The LRCA is thrilled to showcase this stunning community mural painting!

This August, we collaborated with local artist Shelby Gagnon () to paint the memorial bench at the new Indigenous Community Medicine Garden.

We are so grateful to Shelby for guiding us, and to all of the community members who came together to create this beautiful and vibrant reflection of the surrounding natural environment. This was a special opportunity to connect with the land and each other through this mode of art!

This bench offers space for reflection along the Neebing-McIntyre Floodway, in the centre of a newly planted garden thriving with plants native to Northwestern Ontario. Be sure to check it out while the plants are in bloom!

Address

130 Conservation Road
Thunder Bay, ON
P7B6T8

Opening Hours

Monday	8:30am - 4:30pm
Tuesday	8:30am - 4:30pm
Wednesday	8:30am - 4:30pm
Thursday	8:30am - 4:30pm
Friday	8:30am - 4:30pm

Website

http://www.lakeheadca.com/

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