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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,...

2026 Summer Job Postings

Summer 2026 Employment Opportunities Now Open at Saugeen Conservation

Saugeen Valley Conservation Authority is now accepting applications for four seasonal summer employment opportunities across several conservation areas for the 2026 season.

These roles are ideal for people who enjoy working outdoors, supporting public recreation spaces, and contributing to the day-to-day care of Saugeen Conservation properties throughout the watershed. Positions run primarily from May to Labour Day 2026, with some...

January 13, 2026 - Flood Outlook

Watershed Conditions Statement: Flood Outlook

Tuesday, January 13th, 2026 to Wednesday, January 21st, 2026

Saugeen Conservation advises that a Flood Outlook has been issued for the Municipality of West Grey due to the potential for frazil ice production in the Main Saugeen River. The Watershed Condition Statement – Water Safety issued previously remains in place for all other municipalities and will expire on Wednesday, January 14th at 9:00 am.

Flood Outlook – Municipality of West Grey 

Water Safety...