North Perth calls for province to reconsider conservation authority changes

January 8, 2026 @ 7:34 amListowel Banner, News

The above map from the proposed boundaries for the regional consolidation of Ontario’s conservation authorities supplemental document, available on the Environmental Registry of Ontario. Maitland Valley Conservation Authority would be included in the Huron-Superior region (green), should the proposed changes be passed. (Province of Ontario map)

LISTOWEL – North Perth Coun. Alan Rothwell wanted to swiftly support eight Dec. 15 consent agenda items, all regarding the regionalization of conservation authorities across Ontario under the proposed Bill 68. Last November, the Ministry of the Environment, Conservation and Parks (MECP) proposed new boundaries for its 36 local conservation authorities, consolidating them into  seven…

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Kelsey Bent is a Local Journalism Initiative Reporter with Midwestern Newspapers.