Compliance & Enforcement

FAQ

I have received a Notice of Violation. What do I do next?

A Notice of Violation is sent to landowners when work has been done within a regulated area or feature such as a wetland without permission from the NPCA or in contradiction of an issued NPCA permit. The Notice of Violation is a way to alert property owners to contact the Conservation Authority to ensure that potential works on a property are done within compliance of the Authority’s Regulation of Development, Interference with Wetlands, and Alteration to Shorelines and Watercourses and specific Planning Policies.

I have some questions about what kind of development I can do on my property. Who do I speak with?

The NPCA’s Watershed Planners are very knowledgeable on the NPCA’s governing policy and can assist you with such questions.

Is my property regulated by NPCA features?

Check out our Watershed Explorer Map and see if there are any regulated features on or near your property. Educating yourself on neighbouring wetlands and watercourses is a great way to help your local ecosystem.

Filing of a Complaint

If you notice work that are being done in an area that is Regulated by the NPCA or may be regulated, please let us know so that our officers can assess the situation and react accordingly.