COVID-19 Updates
Adminstration Centre
The Administration Centre is now open to the public by appointment only. Service continues to be available on-line and staff are available by phone or email using our Staff Directory. For an appointment please call the relevant staff person or the office directly at 519-631-1270.
A number of KCCA’s services can be accessed through the KCCA website:
• To make a payment call 519-631-1270 and ask to speak with Jessica
• If you are planning to build and need information about required permits
• Flood forecasting and warning messages
• Staff directory
• To make a payment call 519-631-1270 and ask to speak with Jessica
• If you are planning to build and need information about required permits
• Flood forecasting and warning messages
• Staff directory
Camping and Day Use Update
Dalewood and Lake Whittaker Conservation Area are open for overnight camping and day use on May 1.
Pools at both Dalewood and Lake Whittaker campgrounds will be open in July and August in 2022. However, due to a shortage of lifeguards, pools will operate as Class B pools with no lifeguards present. Children under 12 will not be allowed to enter without adult supervision. According to provincial pool regulations, KCCA is restricted to the number of bathers that each pool can have at any time when unguarded. Bather load is determined by the size of the pool and is dictated by regulation. Thank you for your patience as we work within regulations and with our local health units to ensure that we can open the pools in 2022 despite the lifeguard shortage. Please refer to your preferred campground page for more information.
You can also refer to the camping page for full details on what amenities are available.
Conservation Areas and Hiking Trails
Lake Whittaker and Dalewood Conservation Areas are open for day-use May 1. The Dalewood Reservoir can be accessed for water activities including the publicly accessible canoe/kayak launch located just off the Dalewood Road parking lot. A second parking lot with access to the Dalewood Reservoir Trail is available north of the Dalewood Campground on Dalewood Road. Please refer to the Dalewood Reservoir Hiking Trail Map.
A full list of KCCA’s hiking trails is available to view online.
If you visit our properties:
- Exercise caution. Do not attend if conditions are wet.
- Please do not block gates at property entrances.
- Washroom facilities may be limited.
- If there is an emergency, call 911.
All users/visitors must:
- Pass the Ontario Government COVID-19 Self-Assessment
- Follow all current provincial and local health unit restrictions and guidelines
- for gathering limits.
- Follow our COVID-19 Etiquette
Kettle Creek Dog Park
The Kettle Creek Dog Park is currently open.
If you do visit the Dog Park, all visitors must:
- Pass the Ontario Government COVID-19 Self-Assessment
- This area contains high touch surfaces that are not cleaned or disinfected.
- Bring your own doggy bags; take away your own garbage.
- Face coverings are encouraged.
- Stay 2 metres apart at all times.
- Come back if it is busy or exceeds the current provincial gathering limits.
Covid-19 Health and Safety
KCCA has developed a comprehensive Safety Plan including Safe Operating Procedures for all of its programs and services. The goal of the plan is to optimize the health and safety of our employees and the public. The plan, including its associated policies and procedures, is updated as new information is obtained with input from KCCA staff, and relevant health units. A Summary of KCCA’s Safety Plan is available for download below. Associated appendices are available upon request.
KCCA’s COVID-19 Safety Plan
FAQ
KCCA Services
The Administration Centre is now open to the public by appointment only. Service continues to be available on-line and staff are available by phone or email using our Staff Directory. For an appointment please call the relevant staff person or the office directly at 519-631-1270.
A number of KCCA’s services can be accessed through the KCCA website:
• To make a payment call 519-631-1270 and ask to speak with Jessica
• If you are planning to build and need information about required permits
• Flood forecasting and warning messages
• Staff directory
• To make a payment call 519-631-1270 and ask to speak with Jessica
• If you are planning to build and need information about required permits
• Flood forecasting and warning messages
• Staff directory
Regulations and Planning
Yes.
Anyone who would like to discuss a potential development proposal or preparing an application submission is encouraged to contact the following staff person during regular business hours (Monday to Friday – 8:30am to 4:30pm):
Joe Gordon
Assistant Manager, Supervisor of Planning and Conservation Areas
Email: joe@kettlecreekconsrvation.on.ca
Tel: (519)631-1270 ext. 226
Permits will be issued by email
KCCA’s Permit Application Package is available online here. Electronic application submissions by email are preferred. Email application submissions can be sent to joe@kettlecreekconservation.on.ca
Paper submissions can be mailed or couriered to the KCCA Administration Centre (44015 Ferguson Line, St.Thomas, Ontario N5P 3T3). However, there may be some delays with a paper application submission.
The preferred method of payment for application fees would be by credit card over the telephone. Please contact joe@kettlecreekconservation.on.ca for available times for telephone payments.
Cheque’s or money order will also be accepted by mail or courier.
Yes. KCCA continues to accept circulations and submissions for Planning Act applications, and will be working closely with its member municipalities in consideration of their amended processes and policies to ensure timely responses.
Yes. Please submit any additional inquiries of Property Clearances via email to joe@kettlecreekconservation.on.ca.
Elgin County Woodland Conservation By-Law FAQ
Harvest Applications can be submitted by Fax: (519) 631-5026, e-mail: jeff@kettlecreekconservation.on.ca or by mail: Kettle Creek Conservation Authority, 44015 Ferguson Line, St. Thomas, N5P 3T3. For assistance please contact Jeff by e-mail or 519-631-1270 ext. 231.