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75 Years of Conservation

Celebrating 75 Years of Conservation

Saugeen Valley Conservation Authority (SVCA) was officially established on March 16, 1950. For 75 years, SVCA has been dedicated to protecting and managing the watershed, growing far beyond its original role in flood forecasting and water management.

Today, SVCA stewards 21,000 acres of natural spaces, helping to mitigate flooding, reduce erosion, and enhance watershed health. Our work extends across 4,675 square kilometers, supporting sustainable development,...

2025 Regulations Officer Contract

2025 Regulations Officer, Environmental Planning and Regulations

One full-time, 10-month temporary contract position

Summary of Functions Saugeen Valley Conservation Authority’s (SVCA) Planning and Regulations Department is responsible for ensuring that proposed development and site alterations are carried out in conformance with the Authority’s policies and procedures. The Regulations team is responsible for the implementation and enforcement of Ontario Regulation 41/24 and relevant sections of...

2025 Water Resources Manager Contract

2025 Manager of Water Resources One full-time, 6-month temporary contract position Why work for us?

Saugeen Conservation proudly serves fifteen municipalities across five counties: Bruce, Grey, Huron, Wellington, and Dufferin, ensuring comprehensive and collaborative environmental management and conservation efforts throughout these regions.  The Administration Office of Saugeen Valley Conservation Authority is situated in the village of Formosa, Ontario, within the Municipality of South Bruce. ...

January 13, 2025 - Flood Outlook West Grey

Watershed Conditions Statement: Flood Outlook Main Saugeen River and Tributaries in the Municipality of West Grey

Monday, January 13th, 2025 to Monday, January 27th, 2025

Saugeen Conservation advises that the Flood Watch Update issued on Tuesday, January 7th, 2025 is being replaced by a Flood Outlook statement due to stable river conditions and forecasted air temperatures.

MUNICIPALITY OF WEST GREY –

Efforts by the Municipality of West Grey successfully removed ice accumulation from the Main...

December 17, 2024 - Water Safety Statement

Watershed Conditions Statement: Water Safety

Tuesday, December 17th, 2024 to Friday, December 20th, 2024

Saugeen Conservation advises that water levels have increased significantly overnight in response to
above freezing temperatures and widespread recent rainfall.

A warm front accompanied by 5 to 20 mm of rain moved into the watershed yesterday, December 16th,
2024, resulting in substantial depletion of the snowpack. Temperatures will remain above freezing for the
next several days resulting in...