Conservation Areas
There are 5 conservation authorities that have jurisdiction over lands in Dufferin County. Conservation authorities deliver programs and services that protect the watershed and other natural resources. Conservation authorities also offer recreational activities for the public to enjoy. For more information, visit the following websites.

Dufferin Rural Water Quality Program
Dufferin County residents are eligible to apply for the Dufferin Rural Water Quality Program. This program provides financial assistance to qualified landowners to share in the cost of selected projects that improve and protect water quality.
Please view the list of eligible projects here.
How to apply:
Contact the Rural Water Quality Program staff at your local Conservation Authority. They will help plan your project and complete the application.
Grand River Conservation Authority 519-621-2763 x2268 ruralwater@grandriver.ca |
Toronto & Region Conservation Authority 416-661-6600 x5349 nadine.abrams@trca.ca |
Saugeen Conservation 519-367-3040 x235 j.harbinson@svca.on.ca |
Nottawasaga Valley Conservation Authority 705-424-1479 sstephens@nvca.on.ca |
Credit Valley Conservation 1-800-668-5557 x721 holly.shipclark@cvc.ca |