North Bay-Mattawa Conservation Authority

What North Bay-Mattawa Conservation Authority does

North Bay-Mattawa Conservation Authority (NBMCA) is a community-based, non-profit environmental organization established in 1972 by the Province of Ontario and its member municipalities, operating as one of 36 Conservation Authorities under Ontario's Conservation Authorities Act. It conserves, restores, develops, and manages renewable natural resources on a watershed basis across the Nipissing and Parry Sound Districts, serving 10 member municipalities from North Bay and Callander to Mattawa.

NBMCA's core offerings include a Flood Forecasting and Warning Program (real-time monitoring at 11 surface water locations, groundwater wells in 6 subwatersheds, snow surveys at 3 locations, and streamflow modeling at 3 sites), Planning, Development & Permits (Section 28 development permits, on-site sewage system permits covering more than 42,000 historical records, and municipal plan reviews), Watershed Management (water quality sampling at 9 PWQMN stations since 1968 plus 14 supplementary stations, lake monitoring, Low Water Response, and Watershed Report Cards across 20 subwatersheds every five years), and Conservation Areas & Trails across 14 named sites. The Authority also operates the Parks Creek Backflood Control Structure, a three-bay flood control facility with dual pumps that protects approximately 500 properties from Lake Nipissing backflooding.

The Authority is funded through provincial grants, municipal levies from its 10 member municipalities, permit fees, and donations. It operates through a North Bay headquarters and a Parry Sound On-site Sewage System Office. Strategic partnerships include integration with Water Survey of Canada, MECP, MNRF, Environment and Climate Change Canada, the Ottawa River Regulation Planning Board, Ontario Power Generation, and the City of North Bay for Trout Lake drinking water monitoring. NBMCA also operates the North Bay-Mattawa Source Protection Authority as a wholly-owned subsidiary for drinking water source protection.

Name

North Bay-Mattawa Conservation Authority

Legal name

North Bay-Mattawa Conservation Authority

Website

https://nbmca.ca

Company type

Private

Founded year

1972

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

North Bay-Mattawa Conservation Authority is a non-profit Conservation Authority established in 1972 by the Province of Ontario that provides flood forecasting, watershed monitoring, development permitting, and conservation area services to 10 member municipalities in the Nipissing and Parry Sound Districts.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Watershed Management Services

NAICS

Administration of Environmental Quality Programs (9241)

SIC

Sanitary Services (4950)

akta.pro primary industry

Watershed Protection & Water Quality Services (AFAMAMAB)

akta.pro secondary industries

State/Provincial Environmental Protection & Natural Resources Administration (BPAIABAL), Regulatory Compliance Monitoring & Reporting (SDWA/CWA/NPDES, permits, audits) (EUANAJAA)

Keywords

• Watershed management services
• Flood forecasting warning
• Conservation area management
• Environmental monitoring programs
• Development permit services

Headquarters

HQ city

North Bay

HQ country

Canada

HQ region

North America

Offices2 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B and B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Infrastructure, Technology or R&D, Others

Revenue model

1. Government Funding: Core operational funding from the Province of Ontario and member municipalities to support watershed management, flood forecasting, and conservation programs
2. Permit Fees: Fees collected for Section 28 permits, on-site sewage system (septic) permits, plan reviews, and legal inquiries related to development and property transactions
3. Donations: Financial donations accepted through Canadahelps.org and specific programs including Mattawa River Canoe Race, Boardwalk of Champions, and Conservation Area Bench Program

Pricing tiers

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels8 records

Core offering

North Bay-Mattawa Conservation Authority (NBMCA) conserves, restores, develops, and manages renewable natural resources on a watershed basis across 2,991 square kilometers in northeastern Ontario. Its core offerings include flood forecasting and warning, planning and development permit administration (Section 28 and on-site sewage system permits), watershed monitoring of water quality and quantity, drinking water source protection, drought response, and the operation of public conservation areas for outdoor recreation. Established in 1972 as one of 36 conservation authorities in Ontario, NBMCA operates under Section 3.1 of the Conservation Authorities Act, R.S.O. 1990.

Product overview

NBMCA offers a suite of interconnected environmental management services organized around watershed protection and public safety. The core offerings include the Flood Forecasting and Warning Program (monitoring water levels and issuing flood advisories), Planning and Development Permits (managing development in flood-prone areas), Watershed Management (water quality monitoring, drinking water protection), and Conservation Areas providing outdoor recreation. Supporting programs include Snow Survey, Low Water Response, the Parks Creek Backflood Control Structure, and community outreach events. These services work together to protect people and property from natural hazards while conserving the watershed ecosystem.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Flood Forecasting and Warning Program Provides flood forecasting and warning services to member municipalities and the public across the North Bay-Mattawa watershed. The program supports flood preparedness and emergency response, helping residents and municipalities protect life and property from flood events.
• Planning, Development & Permits (Section 28) Administers Section 28 permits for development, site alteration, construction, and interference with wetlands, watercourses, shorelines, and floodplains within the NBMCA jurisdiction. Required for property owners, developers, and contractors proposing regulated activities in the watershed.
• On-Site Sewage System Permits Reviews and issues permits for on-site sewage systems within the NBMCA jurisdiction, ensuring septic system installations meet regulatory standards and protect water quality.
• Watershed Management and Monitoring Programs Ongoing monitoring of water quality and water quantity across the watershed, including real-time water quantity monitoring, lake monitoring, stream water quality monitoring, and benthic biomonitoring. Provides longitudinal data that supports flood forecasting, source water protection, and watershed stewardship.
• Drinking Water Source Protection Protects municipal drinking water sources within the watershed through source protection planning and related activities under Ontario's source water protection framework.
• Snow Survey Program Conducts snow surveys across the watershed to measure snowpack water content, supporting runoff forecasting and flood preparedness.
• Low Water Response Program Coordinates drought monitoring and low water response across the watershed, helping municipalities and water users manage water scarcity conditions.
• Conservation Areas and Trails Public conservation areas and trail networks offering outdoor recreation, environmental education, and access to rivers and natural spaces within the watershed.
• Parks Creek Backflood Control Structure Operation Operation of the Parks Creek Backflood Control Structure, transferred from the City of North Bay in 2023, providing flood mitigation infrastructure management within the North Bay area.
• Community Outreach and Events Community outreach and event programming (such as Earth Day cleanups and Trivia Night) to engage residents, support environmental stewardship, and raise funds for conservation programs.

Quantifiable outcome

• Surface water levels monitored continuously at 11 locations across the watershed
• +2 more outcomes

Named customers3 records

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature6 records

Partnerships

Ten partnerships are on record, tiered core.

• City of North BaycoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 7 April 2026City of North Bay purchasing approximately 50 hectares of land including Laurentian Ski Hill and Interpretive Centre building from NBMCA for $1.4 million. NBMCA will remain as tenant. Trail network will remain part of Laurentian Escarpment Community Trails Conservation Area.
• Water Survey of CanadacoreTechnology or IntegrationPartnership for streamflow data modeling at 3 locations and real-time water monitoring data sharing through Environment and Climate Change Canada
• Ontario Ministry of Environment, Conservation and Parks (MECP)coreTechnology or IntegrationPartnership through Provincial Water Quality Monitoring Network (PWQMN) with 400+ locations; MECP lab analyzes water samples; also partner in Lake Partner Program and Provincial Groundwater Monitoring Network (PGMN)
• Ontario Ministry of Natural Resources and ForestrycoreTechnology or IntegrationSnow survey data reported to Ministry's Surface Water Monitoring Centre; partnership for flood forecasting and warning program; joint water quantity monitoring activities
• Environment and Climate Change CanadacoreTechnology or IntegrationPartnership for water quantity monitoring and flood forecasting; weather data integration; Water Survey of Canada gauge data
• Conservation OntariocoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerNBMCA is one of 36 Conservation Authorities who are members of Conservation Ontario; collaborative development of Watershed Report Card indicators and methodology
• Ottawa River Regulation Planning BoardcoreTechnology or IntegrationManages water levels on Ottawa River through dams and reservoirs; provides real-time data and forecasts for Mattawa River watershed flood management
• Ontario Power GenerationcoreTechnology or IntegrationOperates Otto Holden Dam and other facilities affecting Mattawa River water levels; provides water level and current conditions data online
• Public Services and Procurement CanadacoreTechnology or IntegrationOperates French River Dam controlling Lake Nipissing outflows; provides water level forecasts and dam operations data
• Sturgeon-Nipissing-French-Wanapitei Water Management GroupcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerManages water levels on Lake Nipissing through daily analysis of current status and agreement on outflows through French River dam

Scale indicators5 records

Recent moves7 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Others

• Conservation Ontario: The umbrella organization representing all 36 Ontario Conservation Authorities, of which NBMCA is a member. Conservation Ontario provides collaborative frameworks, Watershed Report Card methodology, and provincial advocacy - directly relevant to NBMCA's regulatory and reporting context.
• Ontario Ministry of Environment, Conservation and Parks (MECP): Provincial ministry that establishes conservation authority mandates, co-funds PWQMN monitoring, and provides technical laboratory analysis for NBMCA's water quality program. Central regulatory and funding counterpart to NBMCA's operations.
• Nipissing District (Provincial Government): District government in Northern Ontario that overlaps NBMCA's jurisdiction and is one of its member municipal partners. Relevant as a co-regulator and funding partner in the same watershed management ecosystem.

Direct peers

• Mississippi Valley Conservation Authority: Conservation authority serving the Mississippi River watershed in eastern Ontario with flood forecasting, permitting, and conservation lands. Closely comparable to NBMCA in jurisdiction size, mandate, and service portfolio.
• Hamilton Conservation Authority: Ontario conservation authority managing watershed, flood control infrastructure, conservation areas (including Dundas Valley), and permitting under the Conservation Authorities Act. Comparable statutory mandate and operational mix to NBMCA.
• Lake Simcoe Region Conservation Authority: Conservation authority focused on Lake Simcoe watershed protection, with comparable permitting, lake monitoring, flood forecasting, and conservation area operations. Strong peer for understanding NBMCA's lake-focused monitoring (Trout Lake, Lake Nosbonsing) approach.
• Rideau Valley Conservation Authority: Ontario conservation authority providing Section 28 permitting, flood forecasting, water quality monitoring, and stewardship programs across the Rideau watershed. Directly comparable statutory and operational mandate to NBMCA at similar regional scale.
• Grand River Conservation Authority: One of Ontario's largest conservation authorities by area, providing flood forecasting, permitting, and conservation land management across the Grand River watershed. Direct peer to NBMCA in regulatory function, water quality monitoring, and conservation area operations.
• Credit Valley Conservation Authority: Another Ontario conservation authority providing Section 28 permitting, flood forecasting, watershed monitoring, and conservation area management. Highly comparable to NBMCA in mandate and statutory structure, but serves the Credit River watershed west of Toronto.

Broad incumbents

• Toronto and Region Conservation Authority (TRCA): One of Ontario's 36 conservation authorities, TRCA provides watershed management, flood forecasting, and conservation area services across the Greater Toronto Region. It is comparable to NBMCA as a statutory conservation authority but operates at much larger scale in a denser urban region, offering a relevant comparison for mandate and operating model.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Xx.com/thenbmca
• YouTubeyoutube.com/user/YTNBMCA
• Facebookfacebook.com/theNBMCA
• Instagraminstagram.com/nbmcainfo
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/nbmca

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Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles11 records

Subsidiaries1 record

Funding overview

Funding rounds

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