The conservation authority was glad to have done with it.

Most submerged prehistoric sites are discovered by random chance, he says—by trawlers, dredgers or divers who then report the sites to conservation authorities.

These, plus the new inshore fisheries and conservation authorities (replacing the 1880s-style sea fisheries committees), hold some promise of future commonsense fishery management for our inshore waters.

The nature conservation authorities of these districts are responsible for the reserve.

Since this rather humble beginning in 1946, today's 36 conservation authorities operate in watersheds in which 90 percent of the provincial population resides.