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March 4, 2026, Flood Outlook Statement

Watershed Conditions Statement: Flood Outlook

Wednesday, March 4th, 2026 to Wednesday,March 11th,2026

Saugeen Conservation advises that considerable snowmelt and runoff to local watercoursesis expected. Conditions will be extremely hazardous and flooding is possible.

ALL SAUGEEN WATERSHED MUNICIPALITIES – Municipality of Arran-Elderslie, Municipality of Brockton, Township of Chatsworth, Municipality of Grey Highlands, Town of Hanover, Township of Howick, Municipality of Morris-Turnberry, Municipality of South...

February 18, 2026 - Flood Outlook Statement

Watershed Conditions Statement: Flood Outlook

Wednesday, February 18th, 2026 to Monday, February 23rd, 2026

Saugeen Conservation advises that mild temperatures and freezing rain can create the potential for flooding near water bodies throughout the Saugeen watershed.

ALL SAUGEEN WATERSHED MUNICIPALITIES – Municipality of Arran-Elderslie, Municipality of Brockton, Township of Chatsworth, Municipality of Grey Highlands, Town of Hanover, Township of Howick, Municipality of Morris-Turnberry,...

2026 Planning and Regulations Fees

The Conservation Authorities Act allows Conservation Authorities to set and charge fees for their programs and services. The Saugeen Valley Conservation Authority (SVCA) is updating its Environmental Planning and Regulations fees in 2026 in accordance with the linked Fee Schedule. This will be the first change to the fee schedule since 2023, when fees were temporarily frozen by the Province. The 2026 fees will take effect on March 1, 2026, and will apply uniformly to all clients across the...

2026 Resources Information Contract

Saugeen Valley Conservation Authority

2026 Resources Information Technician, Environmental Planning and Regulations
One full-time, 8-month temporary contract position

Summary of Functions

Saugeen Valley Conservation Authority’s Environmental Planning and Regulations Department ensures developments align with our policies, overseeing the implementation of legislation under the Conservation Authorities Act and Ontario Regulation 41/24, and evaluating Planning Act applications. The Resources...

January 20, 2026 - Flood Watch, West Grey

Flood Watch:  Tuesday, January 20th, 2026 to Tuesday, January 27th, 2026

Main Saugeen River and Tributaries in the Municipality of West Grey

Saugeen Conservation advises that the Flood Outlook statement previously issued for the Municipality of West Grey has been upgraded to a Flood Watch statement.

MUNICIPALITY OF WEST GREY –

Frazil ice has begun to collect in the channel downstream of the Durham Lower Dam which has caused water levels to gradually rise in this area since Monday, January 19th,...