Otonabee Region Conservation Authority

The Otonabee Region Conservation Authority (ORCA) is one of a group of 36 community-based environmental agencies in Ontario known as conservation authorities. Established in 1959 and based in Peterborough, Ontario, 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


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


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