The City of St. Catharines provides in-school public education programs, public information outlets at local malls and home shows, and informational resources on the importance of water conservation.
This includes:
- Conserving water, reducing the use of chemicals and planting native species when gardening
- How to use water efficiently when landscaping
- Water conservation activity books for children
- The St. Catharines Environmental Stewardship Advisory Committee Green Guide to Water Conservation, outlining how to use water wisely when working with trees, shrubs, lawns and gardens
Niagara Peninsula Conservation Authority
The Niagara Peninsula Conservation Authority (NPCA) oversees the Niagara Peninsula watershed, which encompasses Niagara Region, portions of the City of Hamilton and portions of Haldimand County.
The NPCA delivers conservation and protection programs, services and initiatives that help keep people and their property safe from flooding and erosion by:
- Regulating development near watercourses and natural features
- Predicting and issuing public flood warnings
- Guiding the protection of raw drinking water sources
- Testing water quality
- Managing and conserving natural resources
- Public education