Lake Simcoe Region Conservation Authority (LSRCA) is a local watershed management organization incorporated under the Conservation Authorities Act (1946). Since 1951, we have been dedicated to conserving, restoring and managing the Lake Simcoe watershed. We envision a thriving environment that inspires and sustains us for generations to come. Our mission is to work with our community to protect and restore the Lake Simcoe watershed by leading research, policy and action. For more than 60 years, we have worked to protect natural resources in the Lake Simcoe watershed, in collaboration with community, municipal, and other government partners. We are members of Conservation Ontario, the umbrella organization for all 36 Conservation Authorities in Ontario. We are a proud winner of the International Riverfoundation's (IRF) coveted Thiess International Riverprize (2009) for water management excellence. Read our 2016-2020 Strategic Plan ( www.lsrca.on.ca/strategicplan ) to learn more about our focus, goals and priorities for the coming years. Our Values Integrity We are consistent and honest; we use fair and equitable principles as part of our decision making. Accountability We take ownership for our actions and we measure our success so that we know if we're doing the right things in the right way. Collaboration We listen with the idea of learning from others. We value a diversity of perspectives because we know and respect that varying knowledge and experience can provide important insights. Innovation We encourage and leverage advancements in technology, scientific methodologies and trends in education and communications because these are integral to success. Excellence We continually look for ways to work more efficiently and effectively to get the best results possible from our actions.