From the crest of the Oak Ridges Moraine, to the shores of Lake Ontario, Central Lake Ontario Conservation (CLOCA) has been protecting areas of natural significance within its jurisdiction for over sixty years. Today, CLOCA owns and manages over 2,700 hectares of conservation lands.
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Our conservation lands are cornerstones from which our authority business and programs are built. They are the backbone of the watershed’s natural green space system as they are critically important in achieving healthy watersheds and climate change resiliency. It is these lands that protect residents from natural hazards, offer visitors the opportunity to connect with nature, protect significant wetlands, groundwater resources, valley lands and important wildlife habitats as well as protect our sensitive natural features including the Oak Ridges Moraine, the Lake Iroquois Beach, and the Lake Ontario Shoreline.
The Some of the conservation lands are open to the public as conservation areas. These conservation areas are the places where we educate and inspire future generations as we encourage broader resource conservation through experience and appreciation. Within our eight conservation areas, we offer over 45 km of trails. Hidden within these natural gems are streams, wetlands, forests, beaches, views and vistas within locally significant natural heritage sites, just waiting to be explored.
Conservation Master Plan
Central Lake Ontario Conservation (CLOCA) owns and manages over 2,700 hectares of environmentally sensitive land across our watershed. With population growth, the demand for our green spaces, trails and opportunities for nature appreciation has increased significantly.
In response to this, staff have initiated the CLOCA Conservation Lands Master Plan Study to ensure these public lands continue to meet our original intention to conserve natural features and functions, while providing for compatible high quality visitor experiences that meet the needs of our community. This Master Plan involves a conservation area lands assessment and consultation with the public and stakeholders to ensure we meet the needs of our visitors and our municipal partners now and into the future.
For more information, please contact:
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Jamie Davidson
Director, Watershed Planning and Natural Heritage
Phone: 905 579 0411 ext. 114
Fax: 905 579 0994
Email: jdavidson@cloca.com
Lynde Shores Conservation Area
