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April 1st 2024 Legislative Changes

Saugeen Valley Conservation Authority’s (SVCA) Environmental Planning and Regulations Department is responsible for reviewing new building and site alteration proposals in or around watercourses, wetlands, floodplains, and shorelines.  Since the 1970s, permits have been required from SVCA, associated with many versions of legislation, to protect people and property from natural hazards.  This process, while largely consistent through the years, has been updated from time to time.

New legislative...

Press Release: Water Data Tool Launched by SVCA

Saugeen Valley Conservation Authority announces launch of data visualization platform, made possible by RBC Foundation through RBC Tech for Nature, for the Shared Knowledge for Climate Action Initiative

SAUGEEN WATERSHED, ONTARIO – Bruce, Dufferin, Huron, Grey, and Wellington Counties.

With support from the RBC Foundation through RBC Tech for Nature, Saugeen Valley Conservation Authority (SVCA) has acquired a data visualization tool and the support necessary for assembling and performing a...

January 23rd, 2024 Watershed Conditions Statement

Watershed Conditions Statement: Flood Outlook across the Saugeen Watershed from Tuesday, January 23rd, 2024 to Sunday, January 28th, 2024

Saugeen Conservation advises that forecasted precipitation, above freezing temperatures, and associated
snowmelt are likely to result in above seasonal water levels throughout the watershed over the next
several days.

Temperatures are expected to rise above freezing over the next several days and will be accompanied by
20 to 25 mm of rain between Wednesday,...

Ontario Court Upholds Environmental Laws: Saugeen Conservation Case Victory

Ontario Court of Justice sides with Saugeen Conservation; Landowner to Restore Property and Undergo Probation with Fine

In an important affirmation of environmental regulations, the Ontario Court of Justice in December 2023
ruled against a landowner in the Municipality of West Grey for infringing upon four sections of Ontario
Regulation 169/06. The court recognized the severity of the breaches by convicting the individual under
the Conservation Authorities Act, resulting in penalties that include a...

Acting General Manager Appointed

Saugeen Valley Conservation Authority (SVCA) is pleased to formally announce Erik Downing as the Acting General Manager/Secretary-Treasurer (GM/S-T). Erik has accepted this role following the leave of absence of Jennifer Stephens. Erik brings with him a wealth of experience and dedication to environmental conservation.

With over 20 years of professional experience in Conservation Authorities, Erik has dedicated his life to the cause of environmental conservation. He holds a BES in Environmental...