Scott and Little to continue chairing NVCA board
Jonathan Scott, councillor for the Town of Bradford West Gwillimbury, and Gail Little, deputy mayor for the Township of Amaranth, were acclaimed as chair and vice chair, respectively, at the Nottawasaga Valley Conservation Authority (NVCA) board of directors’ January meeting.
“I’m grateful to my colleagues for unanimously renewing their confidence in vice-chair Little and me,” said Scott. “Over the past year, the board and our staff focused on protecting nature across the watershed while improving the efficiency and timeliness of our planning and permitting work. Together, we strengthened flood and erosion hazard management, advanced stream and wetland restoration, expanded tree planting and stewardship, and continued to modernize how NVCA delivers its core services. Just as importantly, we’ve supported agricultural communities by promoting practical, science- based approaches that protect soil, water and farmland while recognizing the essential role farmers play as stewards of the landscape.”
“We delivered a lean budget and modernized our operations to support the province’s goals of sustainable housing and economic development,” continued Scott. “In 2026, we will continue that work to protect natural systems, support resilient communities, and ensure decisions are grounded in good governance and sound science.”
Throughout 2025, NVCA worked with volunteers, funders and partners to restore rivers and streams, plant forests, and provide environmental education throughout the Nottawasaga watershed.
Residents and visitors alike explored nature and gathered at community events hosted at NVCA’s conservation areas.
To further support municipalities, landowners and development partners, NVCA reduced backlogs, improved customer satisfaction and completed permit reviews in an average of 17 days.
“As we continue to address the varying needs across our watershed, I appreciate the ongoing, excellent support and commitment of our staff and board members,” said Little. “Their dedication to NVCA is essential to build on what we have already accomplished. I would encourage our urban and rural communities to share their diverse perspectives to assist in the development of our objectives as we continue the work of protecting our water and natural environment.”
