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March 17th 2025 - Water Safety and Flood Watch Statements

Watershed Conditions Statement: Water Safety & Flood Watch

Monday, March 17, 2025 to Friday, March 21, 2025

Saugeen Conservation advises that the Flood Outlook statement issued on Monday, March 10th has been replaced with a combined Flood Watch and Water Safety statement.

Flood Watch – Municipality of Arran-Elderslie, Municipality of Brockton

Water Safety – Township of Chatsworth, Municipality of Grey Highlands, Town of Hanover, Township of Howick, Municipality of Morris-Turnberry, Municipality of...

March 10th, 2025 - Flood Outlook Statement

Watershed Conditions Statement: Flood Outlook

Monday, March 10, 2025 to Monday, March 17, 2025

Saugeen Conservation advises that the Water Safety statement issued on Tuesday, March 4th, 2025, has been upgraded to a Flood Outlook due to the continuation of unseasonably warm temperatures and the possibility of rain.

ALL SAUGEEN WATERSHED MUNICIPALITIES – Municipality of Arran-Elderslie, Municipality of Brockton, Township of Chatsworth, Municipality of Grey Highlands, Town of Hanover, Township of...

March 4, 2025 - Water Safety Statement

Watershed Conditions Statement: Water Safety

Tuesday, March 4, 2025 to Monday, March 10, 2025

Saugeen Conservation advises snowmelt and rain is expected to cause elevated water levels which may lead to localized flooding.

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,...

2025 Forestry Technician

2025 Forestry Technician One full-time, permanent position Summary of Functions

SVCA’s forestry technicians are responsible for assisting the Manager of Forestry and Lands in field and office work related to our properties and those of private landowners. Responsibilities span a range of activities that include tree marking, planting, and the preparation of silvicultural prescriptions. They also engage in forest ecosystem inventory, mapping of forest stands, and infrastructure identification....

SVCA Extends Policy Manual Consultation

Saugeen Valley Conservation Authority has extended the Policies Manual Consultation to February 18th, 2025.

This manual is a key resource that outlines how we review and evaluate development applications to ensure public safety and protect natural areas. It also helps guide decisions around planning and development in and near natural hazards like flooding, erosion, and unstable slopes.

We value your input to help ensure the manual serves the needs of our community.

Please click here to participate!