September 5, 2025
RRCA's 2025 Board of Directors and General Manager / Secretary-Treasurer (right).
The Raisin Region Conservation Authority (RRCA) recently updated its Strategic Action Plan, merging recommendations from residents, partners, and staff with official direction from the RRCA’s municipally appointed Board of Directors. The document – published on the RRCA’s website in early September – outlines key goals to advance the RRCA’s mission to work with the community for a better environment and healthy future.
“Our Board envisioned this updated Strategic Action Plan as a practical and realistic roadmap towards achievable goals for environmental conservation, healthy living, engaged residents, strong partnerships, financial sustainability, and organizational excellence,” says Bryan McGillis, Chair of the RRCA’s Board of Directors and Mayor of South Stormont. “For over 60 years, the RRCA has played a vital role in strengthening the health and resilience of our local watersheds. I take great pride in the work of our conservation authority.”
The RRCA partnered with an external consultant to identify goals and action items for the years 2025 to 2028 through interviews, engagement sessions, and sector-specific questionnaires.
“We would like to thank everyone who provided us with ideas and recommendations, including the 282 residents who completed our public questionnaire earlier this year,” says Alison McDonald, RRCA’s General Manager / Secretary-Treasurer. “As a community-led, watershed-based natural resource management organization, the success of RRCA’s programs and services is largely due to our strong partnerships and engaged residents.”
A detailed breakdown of the RRCA’s strategic priorities and actions for 2025–2028 can be found in a 12-page document available online at rrca.on.ca/Governance. These include developing science-based strategies for watershed management and stewardship, connecting people with nature through positive outdoor experiences, strengthening community partnerships, diversifying revenue sources, and much more.
The RRCA is one of Ontario’s 36 conservation authorities and was established in 1963 to address flooding, drainage and water supply issues. Today, the RRCA protects people and property from natural hazards such as flooding and erosion, conserves environmentally significant land, protects municipal drinking water at the source, fosters landowner stewardship, and provides recreation and eco-tourism opportunities. To learn more about RRCA’s programs and services, please visit rrca.on.ca or contact (613) 938-3611 or info@rrca.on.ca.