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2023 Resources Information Technician

Saugeen Conservation invites applications for a full-time contract (6 months, with opportunity for extension) position of Resources Information Technician. The position is responsible for providing planning and regulations information to the public and maintaining the files and database for the Environmental Planning and Regulations program. The individual will work closely with Authority planning and regulations staff.

Please click here for the job advertisement and instructions on how to apply.

Public Information Centre - Saugeen Shores

Aiming to strengthen community resilience and safety, Saugeen Valley Conservation Authority (SVCA), in collaboration with Water’s Edge Environmental Solutions, has initiated a vital study focused on updating the floodplain mapping in the Southampton area. This initiative primarily seeks to enhance our understanding of flood risks and explore potential mitigation strategies.

Floodplain mapping plays a crucial role in guiding decisions related to safeguarding people and properties from natural...

2023 Forest Festival

A reminder that Allan Park, one of our beloved conservation areas, is hosting the 10th Annual Bruce Grey Forest Festival!

Allan Park will be closed from Monday, October 2nd at 7am through Thursday, October 5th at 7pm to facilitate this educational and environmental event.

🌟 The Bruce Grey Forest Festival is a collaborative effort initiated in 2010 supported by Saugeen Valley Conservation Authority, Grey Sauble Conservation Authority, Sydenham Conservation Foundation, Bruce Power, Hydro One and...

Ash Tree Removal at Stoney Island Conservation Area

Saugeen Valley Conservation Authority (SVCA)
Will Begin Ash Tree Removal at Stoney Island Conservation Area in August 2023;
Public Meeting to be held at Kincardine Davidson Centre July 25, 2023

KINCARDINE, ONTARIO – Stoney Island Conservation Area, located at 434 Bruce Road 23, Kincardine.

Since arriving in Ontario in the early 2000s, the emerald ash borer (EAB) has destroyed millions of ash trees.  Emerald ash borer is a highly destructive, non-native, wood-boring beetle that feeds under the bark of...

Walkerton Hydro Dam Update

UPDATE ON WALKERTON HYDRO DAM 📍 Location: Walkerton Hydro Dam, between Walkerton and Mildmay, by the Brant Carrick boundary line.

Saugeen Conservation Authority is pleased to inform you that the debris blocking the Walkerton Hydro Dam was removed over the weekend. However, we would like to emphasize the importance of continued caution in this area. Although the fallen trees have been cleared, there are still inherent hazards associated with the dam structure itself.

All canoeists and watercraft...