Welcome to the NPCA's Get Involved portal!

The NPCA is undertaking a review and update of its Planning and Permitting Policy document, which is used to guide NPCA staff in making decisions on NPCA Permits and providing comments on various Planning applications. During this process, the NPCA will also develop a Procedural Manual to assist staff in implementing the Policy document.

An important part of this process is ensuring that the watershed community is informed and given the opportunity to share their feedback related to the document. We invite you to stay informed throughout this process, which is expected to be completed in December 2022.

ABOUT THIS PAGE:

This portal will house important documents that all are welcome to review, a project timeline which outlines the process for reviewing and updating the document, frequently asked questions, and tools for providing feedback.

HOW TO GET INVOLVED

1. Review Phase 1 report found under Important Links and Documents to learn about the first stage of this project.
2. Review Policy Themes Discussion Paper and Buffer Discussion Paper, found under Important Links and Documents.
3. Watch the video clip of Aug. 24 Virtual Info Session.
4. Fill out the Survey to provide feedback on Planning and Permitting Policy Review themes, available until Sept. 9.
5. Use the 'Guestbook' and 'Q&A' tools available below to leave a comment or ask a question.

ABOUT THE DOCUMENTS:

• Policy Themes Discussion Paper: a brief overview of key themes and issues in NPCA's planning and permitting policy document. It poses questions for thought and discussion.
• Buffer Discussion Paper: a brief research paper of what other jurisdictions are doing for buffers for natural regulated areas and features.

We encourage you to continue checking back for updates on this important project.