The Upper Canada Migratory Bird Sanctuary was established in 1961 on lands acquired by the St. Lawrence Parks Commission after the construction of the St. Lawrence Seaway. The sanctuary covers 9,000 hectares of a variety of wildlife habitats.
The Cataraqui Region Conservation Authority (CRCA) provides watershed management and natural resource protection in the Kingston area. Our services also include conservation education programs for schools, technical assistance for landowners, habitat protection and flooding and erosion protection. Contact us for information about our water quality and quantity monitoring services.