The St. Clair Region Conservation Authority provides leadership in southwestern Ontario through coordination of watershed planning, implementation of resource management programs, and promotion of conservation awareness in cooperation with others. Because what happens on the land is reflected in the water and ecosystems, the SCRCA develops programs that protect land resources and promotes watershed stewardship practices that lead to healthy, sustainable communities and industries. The SCRCA works in partnership with municipalities to protect life and property through the development of programs that minimize or prevent the impact of disasters such as flooding and erosion. Through the lands that the Authority manage and own, as well as the educational programs, the SCRCA provides opportunities for citizens to understand and appreciate the value of their natural environment as well as the social and economic benefits of protecting that environment.
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