Eastern Lake Erie Regional Conservation Authority Transition

As Ontario’s Conservation Authorities prepare for amalgamation on February 1, 2027, Kettle Creek Conservation Authority is working with three neighbouring Conservation Authorities to support a coordinated transition.

Locally, Catfish Creek Conservation Authority (CCCA), Grand River Conservation Authority (GRCA), Kettle Creek Conservation Authority (KCCA), and Long Point Region Conservation Authority (LPRCA), will be amalgamated to form the Eastern Lake Erie Regional Conservation Authority (ELERCA).

A Transition Committee has been established for each new Regional Conservation Authority to help guide the amalgamation process. The ELERCA Transition Committee is composed of the General Manager/CAO and one elected board member from each of the four participating conservation authorities. The committee meets regularly to provide local insight, identify key priorities, and help coordinate the activities required for a successful transition.

Successful consolidation will need to respect the past, while building upon shared achievements to create a unified region capable of delivering enhanced programs and services, advancing integrated watershed management and strengthening community partnerships across the region.

This page will be updated with new information as it becomes available.

Last updated: November 4, 2026

Transition Committee Progress Reports

Regional Transition Committee Progress Update – September 15, 2026 (PDF[335kB])

Local Programs and Services Remain a Priority for KCCA

Local programs and services will continue without interruption through the transition date of February 1, 2027. Continue to contact KCCA staff for assistance as you do today.

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About ELERCA

The Eastern Lake Erie region will span 246 kilometres of Lake Erie shoreline and cover approximately 10,657 square kilometres of southwestern Ontario.

What makes ELERCA unique?

Much of the ELERCA region lies within the Carolinian Life Zone, an area known for its rich biodiversity. The region includes the extensive Grand River system, smaller watersheds that drain into Lake Erie, productive agricultural lands, growing urban centres, forests, wetlands and significant natural heritage areas. These include the internationally recognized Long Point wetland complex and sand spit, as well as important Carolinian forest habitats.

Communities Served

The ELERCA will serve approximately 1,472,390 people across a diverse range of communities, from large urban centres to smaller towns, rural townships and agricultural communities. Examples of communities within the region include: Kitchener, Waterloo, Cambridge, Guelph, Brantford and St. Thomas, along with Aylmer, Tillsonburg, Simcoe, Delhi, Waterford and Port Burwell.

The region also encompasses First Nations territories, including the Six Nations of the Grand River Territory and the Mississaugas of the Credit First Nation.

Websites

Catfish Creek: www.catfishcreek.ca
Grand River: www.grandriver.ca
Kettle Creek: www.kettlecreekconservation.on.ca
Long Point Region: www.lprca.on.ca