Author name: Crystal Percival

The Mattagami Region Conservation Authority recently brought back the Timmins Children’s Water Festival in a brand-new format—the Portable Children’s Water Festival! This pilot program was held at Timmins Centennial Public School and engaged Grades 2, 3, and 4 students in learning about the vital role water plays in our daily lives. It was a fantastic […]

Overview: The Mattagami Region Source Protection Authority, in accordance with the provisions of Ontario Regulation 288/07 is currently seeking two Public Sector members to serve on the Mattagami Region Source Protection Committee.  Summary of Functions of the Source Protection Committee: Originally established in 2007, the Committee has successfully developed and launched the Source Protection Plan.

The Mattagami Region Source Protection Committee is hosting a meeting at the Mattagami Region Conservation Authority office on Wednesday, November 27, 2024 from 10:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m.  Any public wishing to attend the meeting should contact Crystal Percival, Drinking Water Source Protection Lead at crystal.percival@mattagamiregion.ca  or 705-360-2660 ext. 7417 prior to meeting for instructions. Download the

Join us at the Mountjoy Farmers Market this Saturday for a fun and informative experience with the Mattagami Region Source Protection Committee! Meet Drippy the Raindrop, our lovable mascot, and learn all about how our municipal drinking water source is protected. Test your water knowledge with our Dripial Pursuit trivia game and discover fascinating facts

The Mattagami Region Source Protection Committee will be touring the Timmins Water Filtration Plant and hosting a meeting at the Mattagami Region Conservation Authority office on Thursday, August 1, 2024 from 9:00 a.m. – 1:00 p.m.  Any public wishing to attend the meeting should contact Crystal Percival, Drinking Water Source Protection Lead at crystal.percival@mattagamiregion.ca  or

The Mattagami Region Conservation Authority and the Mattagami Region Source Protection Committee recently joined forces to install a new and unique drinking water awareness sign at the Mattagami River boat launch. The new sign is designed to raise awareness that the Mattagami River is the source of drinking water for the City of Timmins and

The Mattagami Region Conservation Authority is pleased to announce that Scott Tam is the new Chair of the Mattagami Region Source Protection Committee (SPC). The Honourable David Piccini, Ontario Minister of the Environment, Conservation and Parks recently appointed Scott Tam as Chair of the Mattagami Region Source Protection Committee (SPC). Tam started as a municipal

The Mattagami Region Source Protection Committee will meet virtually on Friday, March 31, 2023 from 1:15 p.m. – 3:15 p.m.  Public wishing to attend the meeting should contact Crystal Percival, Drinking Water Source Protection Lead at crystal.percival@mattagamiregion.ca  or 705-360-2660 ext. 7417 prior to March 31, 2023 for instructions. Download the draft agenda for March 23, 2023

Thank you to everyone who participated in the Drinking Water Protection Road Sign Scavenger Hunt. These signs mark where there is a protection zone for natural water sources such as lakes, rivers or groundwater sources that provide municipal drinking water. Congratulations to our Scavenger Hunt winner Patrick Brunette and family for finding the Drinking Water