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SVCA Appoints Erik Downing as General Manager/Secretary-Treasurer

Saugeen Valley Conservation Authority Appoints Erik Downing as General Manager/Secretary-Treasurer

September 6th, 2024

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,...

2024 Mildmay/Carrick - Trails Closed Reminder

🚧 Public Reminder: Mildmay/Carrick Managed Forest Property Remains Closed🚧

We urgently remind everyone that the Mildmay/Carrick Managed Forest property is STILL CLOSED.

Heavy machinery is currently in use for trail repair work, and for the safety of both the public and operators, access is strictly prohibited. Please respect all posted signs and barriers.

The property has been closed for two years, and we understand the community's anticipation. Rest assured, there will be clear communication once...

July 10th, 2024 - Flood Outlook Statement

Watershed Conditions Statement: Flood Outlook

Wednesday, July 10th to Sunday, July 14th, 2024

Saugeen Conservation advises that water levels are expected to rise, creating unsafe conditions in and around local watercourses throughout the weekend.

The remnants of Hurricane Beryl, now a large low-pressure system, is forecast to track through the SVCA watershed today and into Thursday. Rainfall totals of 40 to 60 mm across much of the watershed are expected, with locally higher amounts possible. The...

2024 Varney Conservation Area Update

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE – May 21st, 2024

Saugeen Valley Conservation Authority (SVCA) Issues Varney Conservation Area Update

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

The pond at Varney Conservation Area was initially closed for the 2023 season as a precautionary
measure following a comprehensive external engineering review of the infrastructure. This assessment
highlighted numerous concerns related to the structural integrity of the water control...

April 15, 2024, Watershed Conditions Statement: Water Safety

Watershed Conditions Statement: Water Safety Monday, April 15th to Friday, April 19th, 2024

Saugeen Conservation advises that the Flood Outlook issued on April 12th, 2024 has been revised to a Water Safety Statement. Water levels have increased significantly in response to recent rainfall and are expected to remain elevated throughout this week.

Due to a large low-pressure system that brought between 50 and 78 millimeters (mm) of rain to the watershed between Wednesday and Sunday, water levels and...