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Sept 27-22/22, Water Safety Statement

WATERSHED CONDITIONS STATEMENT: WATER SAFETY

 

The Saugeen Valley Conservation Authority advises that severe storms, resulting from Hurricane Fiona, have brought significant rainfall to our watershed. As of this morning, rainfall amounts have ranged from 50 to 100mm since Sunday, with the heaviest amounts generally concentrated along the shoreline. These severe storms will continue throughout the day today potentially bringing another 20 to 35mm of rain, with the heaviest amounts again being...

July 24, Water Safety Statement

WATERSHED CONDITIONS STATEMENT: WATER SAFETY

Issued on: Sunday July 24, 2022 (10:00 AM)

The Saugeen Valley Conservation Authority advises that a set of severe and complex thunderstorms is forecast today across the watershed. This system will likely be unstable as a cold front collides with the hot and humid air mass that currently sits over the region. These complex storms could reach severe limits and bring rainfall amounts between 20 and 80 millimetres, by Sunday evening. There is considerable uncertainty...

Wild Encounters Junior Summer Nature Day Camp

Wild Encounters Junior Summer Nature Day Camp

Wild Encounters Junior Summer Nature Day Camp is designed to enhance your child's knowledge, understanding and appreciation of the natural world. This camp is located atSulphur Spring Conservation Area.

All programs are designed for youth aged 5 to 8 with fun and exploration in mind. Activities:

• hiking
• nature games
• crafts
• exploring and investigating wildlife
• and more!

All programs will have a maximum of 10 campers per group, facilitated by 2 environmental...

RFP Environmental Policy Manual Review

Saugeen Valley Conservation Authority has an open Request for Proposal on Biddingo.  

Saugeen Valley Conservation Authority (SVCA) is a community-based environmental organization, dedicated to protecting, restoring, and managing the natural resources of the Saugeen, Pine, and Penetangore River watersheds. 

SVCA is interested in retaining consulting services to update and streamline the SVCA Environmental Planning and Regulations Policy Manual. 

This RFP closes on Thursday, July...

June 6 Watershed Conditions Statement

WATERSHED CONDITIONS STATEMENT: WATER SAFETY

Message #: 5.0
Issued on: Monday June 6, 2022 (10:00 AM)

Message:

The Saugeen Valley Conservation Authority advises that the current forecasted precipitation from
Monday June 6th to Tuesday June 7th is between 30 and 75 millimetres. However, localized storm
cells across the watershed may contribute an additional 10 to 25 mm. This would bring the total
potential precipitation to 30 to 95 millimetres for Monday and Tuesday. At this time, there is
considerable...