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  • Home
  • Watershed Programs
    • Environmental Monitoring
      • Benthic Macroinvertebrate Monitoring
      • Wildlife Monitoring
      • Surface Water and Groundwater Monitoring
      • Watershed Report Card
    • Stewardship
      • Kettle Creek Clean Water Initiative
      • Elgin Clean Water Program
      • How Can You Help?
    • Tree Planting & Forestry
      • Seedling Program
      • Greening Communities
      • Community Forest
      • Elgin County Woodlands Conservation By-law #05-03
    • Source Water Protection
      • Source Water Annual Report 2016
    • Volunteer Opportunities
  • Conservation Areas
    • Camping
      • Dalewood Conservation Area
      • Lake Whittaker Conservation Area
    • Seasonal Camping
    • Fees
    • Hiking Trails
    • Day Use/Picnicking
    • Kettle Creek Dog Park
    • Pavilion Rentals
    • Signage and Access Policy
  • Planning and Regulations
    • Permits
    • Planning Services
    • Regulation Services
    • Natural Hazards
    • Flood Forecasting and Warning
      • Flood Forecasting and Water Levels
    • Elgin County Shoreline Management Plan
    • Regulation Limit Mapping Request
  • Education
    • Book a class
    • Environmental Youth Corps Program
    • St. Thomas-Elgin Children’s Water Festival
    • Carolinian Forest Festival
    • Scholarship
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FAQs

Where are you located? What are your hours?
Kettle Creek Conservation Authority’s Administration Centre is open Monday – Friday 8:30 a.m. – 4:30 p.m.

The Administration Centre is located at:
44015 Ferguson Line
St Thomas ON N5P 3T3

Who do I speak to about obtaining a permit to build?
If your property is located in a regulated area, or you believe it is, contact Kettle Creek Conservation Authority’s Director of Operations for information on the permit and approval process prior to any development or site alteration.

It is a good idea to call ahead and make an appointment. Staff will let you know what information you will require to complete the application and permit process.

Joe Gordon
Director of Operations
Phone: (519) 631-1270 ext. 226

Who do I speak to about ordering trees?
Kettle Creek Conservation Authority is planting 40,000 trees per year. Landowners within the Kettle Creek Watershed can purchase seedling for 25 cents each, provided a minimum order of 200 seedlings is made.

To order seedlings, please contact:
Jeff Lawrence
Forestry and Soils Conservation Supervisor
Phone: (519) 631-1270 ext. 231

I would like to make a reservation to camp.
Kettle Creek Conservation Authority owns and operates two campgrounds, Lake Whittaker Conservation Area (Harrietsville) and Dalewood Conservation Area (St. Thomas). Both campgrounds are open from May 1 – September 30th each year. Bookings can be made on-line beginning March 1, telephone reservations are accepted after May 1 by calling the gatehouse directly. Dalewood: (519) 631-1009 or Lake Whittaker: (519) 269-3592.  You can also make a reservation, cancellation or change online. Inquiries about seasonal camping can be made during the off season by calling the Administration Centre (519) 631-1270.

Do you have boat rentals? What is the cost?
Canoe and paddle boat rentals are available at Lake Whittaker Conservation Area. Permits are only issued to persons 19 years of age or older (i.e. children must be accompanied by an adult.) In addition to the fees listed below a $75 refundable deposit is required.
Per hour                                   …$16

A public boat ramp is also available. Only electric motors are permitted. All boats, including canoes must be registered at the gatehouse. Unregistered boats may be confiscated. No boats are allowed in swimming areas.

Do I need a permit to use your trails?
Access/Signage Policy

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