Media Releases

April 8th, 2025 - Joint Motorized Vehicles Campaign

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE – Tuesday, April 8th, 2025

Know Where You Are: Respect the Rules Regarding Illegal Motorized Vehicle Use On Conservation and County Lands

BRUCE COUNTY, GREY COUNTY – Bruce County, Grey County, Grey Sauble Conservation Authority, and Saugeen Valley Conservation Authority Issue Joint Call for Respect of Lands.

Imagine asking your neighbour if you can ride your ATV across their property and then ignoring their answer. Would you? Most people wouldn’t. So why is it different when it...

Press Release: Administration Office to Reopen January 13, 2025

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE – January 8th, 2025
Saugeen Valley Conservation Authority Announces Administration Office Reopening

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 Bruce, Township of Huron-Kinloss, Municipality of Kincardine, Town of Minto, Township of Wellington-North, Town of Saugeen Shores,...

Press Release: Stoney Island CA Reopens to Public

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE – December 20th, 2024

Saugeen Valley Conservation Authority Reopens Stoney Island Conservation Area to Visitors

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 Bruce, Township of Huron-Kinloss, Municipality of Kincardine, Town of Minto, Township of Wellington-North, Town of...

Press Release: Winter Ice Operations at Durham Upper Dam

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE – November 26th, 2024
Saugeen Valley Conservation Authority Board Approves Cessation of Winter Operations at Durham Upper Dam to Prevent Structural Failure and Ensure Public Safety

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 Bruce, Township of Huron-Kinloss, Municipality
of...

August 2024 SVCA Lands Update

SVCA Reopens Two Properties, Temporarily Closes Stoney Island CA for Forest Management,
and Issues ATV Warning

SAUGEEN WATERSHED, ONTARIO (Bruce, Grey, Huron, Dufferin and Wellington Counties) –
Saugeen Valley Conservation Authority (SVCA) is pleased to announce significant updates regarding conservation lands within the watershed.

Allan Park Conservation Area

Located at 301820 Concession 2 Sideroad, Hanover, the Allan Park Conservation Area has seen extensive forest management efforts due to the...