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To safeguard the public interest by leading and delivering professional regulatory protection of Ontario's natural resources.
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McGuinty Government Protecting Ontario’s Natural Resources
August 14, 2009 - Jim McMullen of Parry Sound has been named the Ontario Conservation Officer of the Year for 2009. More...

For more than 100 years, Conservation Officers have been protecting Ontario's natural resources from waste, abuse and depletion. It's a big job with a rich history.
Ontario's Conservation Officers patrol a province of more than 1 million square kilometers, protecting wildlife as diverse as polar bears in the north and prickly pear cactus in south. In between are 250,000 lakes, hundreds of rivers and a vast expanse of forests.
Enforcement staff includes: Appointed Conservation Officers and Supervisors working across Ontario in field offices in 25 districts and 3 Great Lakes Units, intelligence/investigation staff, main office staff and Provincial Communications Unit staff.
Enforcement efforts cover all MNR program areas including; Fish and Wildlife, Forestry, Lands/Waters, Species at Risk, Petroleum, Parks, Agriculture, Fire and Aggregates.
The Enforcement Branch also maintains specialized units and services that support field enforcement: Canine Program, Special Investigative Services and a Training Program.
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| It is illegal to abandon fish and game or allow it to spoil. |
The Ministry is moving towards a formalized risk-based approach to compliance.
The mandate of the Enforcement Branch is to provide effective regulatory protection of Ontario's natural resources, environment and public safety. MNR enforces 27 Acts and Regulations and administers 45 Acts and Regulations.

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