The Ministry of Natural Resources and Forestry (MNRF) in Ontario is responsible for managing and protecting the province’s natural resources.
- Forestry: Manage Ontario’s Crown forests sustainably to support the environment, communities, and the forest industry.
- Wildlife & Fish: Protect biodiversity, manage hunting and fishing regulations, and support conservation efforts.
- Land & Water: Oversee Crown land use, shoreline protection, wetlands, and water resources, including flood management.
- Parks & Conservation: Work with Ontario Parks and other agencies to maintain protected areas and promote recreational use.
- Natural Hazards & Emergencies: Monitor and respond to events like forest fires and floods.
- Mapping & Geographic Information: Provide tools like topographic maps and geospatial data for public and government use.
- Permits for Shoreline Projects: Ensuring that specific activities on public lands and shore lands have regard for the environment, other users and neighbouring landowners.
The MNRF helps ensure Ontario’s natural spaces and resources are sustainably used, conserved, and enjoyed now and for future generations.
Contact MNRF for:
- Violation of natural resources and fishing regulations: Conservation Officer TIPS LINE
- Ontario fishing and hunting licenses
- Questions about Crown land use including collecting firewood, work permits, shoreline erosion and development, recreational activities and more.
- Permits for river, flood plain and shoreline projects
Additional Tools and Resources
There are several online resources that are useful to residents and visitors to Port Albert.
Fish ON-Line
This interactive map identifies the different fish species present in waterbodies across Ontario, regulations for fishing, and stocking information.
You can use Fish ON-Line to:
- learn about Ontario sport fish
- plan your fishing trip
- check fishing regulations
Make a Topographic Map
This interactive mapping tool features the province’s best available topographic and satellite imagery. Explore roads, trails, lakes, wetlands, parks, and municipal boundaries. Customize your map with text, switch between imagery layers, and print your own version.