Lakehead Region Conservation Authority

10/22/2026

🍂 You asked, and we listened! Back by popular demand — LRCA ball caps and toques are now available!

Stay prepared for whatever the weather brings this fall while repping your favourite Conservation Authority in style. 🙌 🧢

10/08/2026

What to help protect our drinking water? The Lakehead Source Protection Committee is seeking new Members!

We’re looking for individuals to represent the following interest categories:
🌾 Agricultural, Commercial or Industrial Interests – 2 representatives
🌿 Environmental, Health or Other Interests of the General Public – 2 representatives

If you’re passionate about protecting local drinking water and want to contribute your knowledge and perspective, we encourage you to apply!

Submit an Expression of Interest form, including a brief summary of your interests and background, by:

📅 Deadline: November 9, 2026, at 4:30 p.m.

NOTICE OF REPLACEMENT OF “Agricultural/Commercial/Industrial” AND “Environmental/Health/Other Interests of the General Public” REPRESENTATIVE on the Lakehead Source Protection Committee Under...

10/02/2026

☀️ Feel Good Friday! ☀️Exciting updates at the Mountdale Boat Launch this month! We participated in an invasive species pull AND planted a fresh round of native plants! 🌱

We added a beautiful mix of native species to help improve habitat, support biodiversity, and stabilize the shoreline, including:

🌿 Pearly Everlasting
🌿 Silver Sage
🌿 White Sage
🌿 Flat-topped White Aster
🌿 Spotted Joe-Pye W**d
🌿 Black-eyed Susan
…and more!

A huge THANK YOU to all of our amazing volunteers who spent their beautiful fall Friday getting their hands dirty and getting these plants in the ground.

Further, thank you to our partners — the The City of Thunder Bay, InfoSuperior RAP, and Fort William First Nation for supporting this restoration project and helping us continue to improve our watershed.

We’d also like to thank the Ontario Ministry of Natural Resources for providing funding to support this important restoration work!
A little planting goes a long way! 🌱💚

09/29/2026

Please note that the LRCA Administrative Office will be CLOSED on Wednesday, September 30, in observance of the National Day for Truth and Reconciliation.

09/28/2026

🍂FALL MIGRATION IS HERE! Grab your binoculars and come get your bird nerd on! 🍁

Join the LRCA bird nerds and local birding expert Brian Ratcliff as we explore Mission Island Marsh Conservation Area in search of the fall migrants making their way through the region! From shorebirds to songbirds, you never know what might be waiting on the next trail!

📅 When: October 3, 2026
⏰ Time: 9:00 a.m.
📍 Where: Mission Island Marsh Conservation Area — meet in the parking lot
✨No pre-registration required✨

Bring your binoculars, scopes and bird guides if you have them, and come ready to explore, learn and hopefully add a few new species to your list! This event is generously supported by Ontario Power Generation.

09/23/2026

🍂 Step Into Nature! 🍂 As the days get shorter, trees slow down their production of chlorophyll—the green pigment that gives leaves their summer colour. As that green fades, vibrant yellow and orange pigments are revealed, creating the spectacular colours of fall.

Take a hike through one of the LRCA's 10 Conservation Areas and enjoy the science of the season while getting your body moving and your mind refreshed! 🥾🌲

09/22/2026

☀️ Summer isn’t over yet! ☀️ Time to keep those hot-weather vibes going and join the LRCA for our FIRST EVER Tequila Tasting Fundraising Dinner! Tickets are on sale until Monday, September 28, so grab yours while you can by clicking HERE: https://lakeheadca.com/event/2026-tequila/ -tickets__tickets-form

So, what’s on the menu for the evening? A guided tasting experience featuring four different tequila varieties, led by Dr. Bradley Jacobson. Each guest will enjoy a ½ oz. sample of:
🥃 Blanco
🥃 Mezcal
🥃 Reposado
🥃 Añejo

The guided tasting begins at 6:30 p.m. SHARP, followed by dinner at 7:30 p.m. And that’s not all! There will also be a cash bar and a small silent auction to round out the evening.

🌱 Best of all, all proceeds support the LRCA’s Environmental Education Program! Good drinks, good food, good company—and all for a good cause. What’s better than that?

09/18/2026

🌱 Feel-Good Friday! 🌱

Our Stewardship Team has been busy getting their hands dirty at Hurkett Cove Conservation Area!

We’ve been planting native vegetation along the shoreline to help reduce erosion, improve water quality, and strengthen important shoreline habitat. As these plants grow, they’ll also provide valuable food, cover, and native seeds for our feathered friends.

A little planting today can make a big difference for the health and resilience of our watershed tomorrow. 🌱

09/10/2026

Join the Thunder Bay Museum for the September presentation of our 2026–2027 Free Public Lecture series as we welcome Ryan Mackett for an exploration of the history of the Lakehead Region Conservation Authority (LRCA). Lectures take place in person and will also be broadcast via Zoom.

Description:
Since 1954, the Lakehead Region Conservation Authority (LRCA) has led the conservation and protection of the Lakehead Watershed towards the vision of a healthy, safe and sustainable Lakehead Watershed for future generations. Learn how the Neebing Valley Conservation Authority evolved into the LRCA as we know it today, and how we will be evolving further into the future. From flood forecasting, water level monitoring and development regulations to land stewardship, environmental education, and, of course, recreation at our ten Conservation Areas, we will discuss the core roles and responsibilities of the Conservation Authority as well as the other programs we undertake for the enhancement and protection of our local natural resources.
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🔗Link: https://www.zeffy.com/en-CA/ticketing/free-public-lectures-ryan-mackett-lakehead-regional-conservation-authority-history
📅 22 September 2026
⏰ 7:30 PM - 9:00 PM
🎟️ FREE admission
🗺️ 425 Donald St E
☕ Refreshments will be available
🚗Museum parking + street parking
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This lecture session is part of the Society's long tradition of holding free public lectures. From September to March, talks on a wide range of topics are held on the fourth Tuesday of each month at the Thunder Bay Museum.

09/01/2026

***UPDATE*** The Advisory has been lifted as of Thursday, September 3, 2026 at 3:52 p.m.

⚠️ The Lakehead Region Conservation Authority advises that an Advisory has been posted for the beach at Mission Island Marsh Conservation Area. The latest bacterial tests of water indicated high levels of bacteria and is unsafe for swimming. For more information call 807-344-5857.