Severn Sound
Environmental Association
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Who we are
The Severn Sound Environmental Association (SSEA) is a Joint Municipal Service Board under the Municipal Act (Section 202). It was originally founded in 1997 as a partnership between federal, provincial and municipal partners to support the completion of the Severn Sound Remedial Action Plan (SSRAP) and to provide a local, community-based environmental office in the Severn Sound watershed. The SSEA provides continuing support to the federal and provincial agencies, but particularly to the local municipalities, to sustain environmental quality and to ensure continued protection through wise stewardship of Severn Sound and its tributaries.
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What services does the SSEA provide?
Environmental Monitoring
Expert Data Collection & Analysis
Report Writing
DWSP– Risk Management Services
Tree planting & Seedling distribution
Habitat & Natural Heritage Assessments
Municipal planning & policy review & advice
Stewardship Project Development & Facilitation
Biological Expertise (incl. Invasive Species)
Sustainability Planning
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Vision
The SSEA is the lead agency ensuring Severn
Sound is one of the most resilient and thriving
Great Lakes watersheds.
Mission
Leading and galvanizing action to protect the lands
and waters of the Severn Sound area through sound
science, collaboration, and partnerships.
Values
- Honesty & Integrity
- Exceptional Service
- Action
- Respect & Responsibility
- Teamwork
Locations monitored
Trees Planted
Watershed Area Serviced
Municipal Members
Our Services Impact Our Community
What We Achieved
We have had tremendous success in improving the water quality of Severn Sound. Working with others, we have been successful in having the Severn Sound area delisted as an Area of Concern. Our success in large measure comes from an innovative and collaborative governance model that has, since its inception, focused on partnerships and producing results. This combined with our dedicated team of expert staff has allowed us and our partners, to be champions for Severn Sound. We continue to monitor water quality, fish and habitat and our efforts with others have resulted in extensive tree plantings, land stewardship, sustainability and source water protection initiatives, all designed to leave a lasting and improved environmental legacy for the next generation.