The Rideau Valley Conservation Authority (RVCA) is the agency which plays a role in managing and maintaining the Village of Merrickville-Wolford’s water and natural resource systems.

Under Ontario's Conservation Authorities Act, the RVCA is responsible for furthering the "conservation, restoration, development and management of natural resources in the watershed." We are responsible for protecting people and property from natural hazards like flooding and erosion.

The vision of the RVCA is for a thriving watershed with clean abundant water, natural shorelines, rich forests and wetlands, diverse habitat and sustainable land use that is valued and protected by all.

The RVCA works with the Municipality to review development proposals within or adjacent to natural areas. They also work with the Village to regulate construction in environmentally sensitive areas such as wetlands, shorelines and waterways.