Get Involved
RVCA works with many volunteers throughout the year to help restore and enhance our watershed. We offer a range of volunteer opportunities that require varying experience levels and time commitments....
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City Stream Watch Program
RVCA is proud to be part of the City Stream Watch Program. Since 2003, this program has worked with volunteers to monitor and report on information about our urban creeks and streams in the City of...
View ArticleWatershed Watch
Watershed Watch is a monitoring program on 39 lakes in our valley. The program is building a set of ambient (baseline) data that can be used to show trends and changes in the condition of the watershed...
View ArticlePlanting Days and Invasive Species Removals
Watch for dates to help us plant trees and shoreline shrubs. Our Shoreline Naturalization Program, City Stream Watch Program and various other special projects often look for people to help. Rideau...
View ArticleRideau Valley Conservation Foundation
The Rideau Valley Conservation Foundation (RVCF) is always looking for enthusiastic individuals to become board members and assist with fundraising efforts. To learn more about the RVCF visit...
View ArticleLake Level Monitoring
If you live on a lake and are interested in recording water levels (weekly or every two weeks) and feel you have a good location for a staff gauge to be placed (permanent dock, flat rock etc..) then we...
View ArticleBaxter Conservation Area Day Camps
Love being outside? Enjoy working with children? Looking to complete your 40 hours of volunteering for high school? Baxter Conservation Area is looking for mature, enthusiastic volunteers to help out...
View ArticleSpring Headwaters Field Sampling
During the spring freshet we assess hundreds of headwater drainage features at various remote locations throughout the Rideau Valley watershed. We need your help conducting these assessments. What to...
View ArticleParticipant Guide
In Accordance with the Participant Waiver and ReleaseFor a PDF copy of this document, click here. RVCA Event Co-ordinator Responsibilities Safeguard the safety and security of Participants by: Ensuring...
View ArticleFall Benthic Sampling
VOLUNTEERS WANTED! Brief Description During the fall we sample benthic invertebrates using the kick-and-sweep method throughout the Rideau Valley watershed. What to Expect You’ll spend a lot of time...
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