Report a Concern

Report a concern

Violations are development or alteration activities that require a permit from SVCA but are proceeding without one, or are permitted works that are not following the permit or approved plans.

Examples of activities that require a permit include:

• Constructing a new home, building, or structure;
• Additions to existing buildings or structures;
• Demolition of buildings or structures where excavation is necessary;
• Digging, grading, or placing fill;
• Installing culverts or other stream crossings;
• Agricultural drainage projects;
• Erosion control projects;
• Watercourse clean outs;
• Shoreline alterations.

   …when they are taking place in or near:

• Lake shorelines
• Wetlands
• Rivers, creeks, and drains
• Valleys and steep slopes
• Areas subject to flooding

 To report a possible violation, please contact the Resources Information Technician 

 If you observe:

• pollution spilled on land, in the water or in the air
• industrial or commercial noise pollution
• waste being dumped into the natural environment
• improper disposal of commercial waste
  Call Ontario’s Spills Action Centre at 1-866-MOE-TIPS (663-8477) or report on-line.