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Annual Meeting January 20, 2022

Saugeen Valley Conservation Authority conducted its Annual Meeting on Thursday January 20th, 2022. The Directors and Staff would like to extend heartfelt appreciation to the Dignitaries and special guests that participated and brought greetings from their Ridings and organizations.

Guests included:

• Alex Ruff, M.P. Bruce/Grey/Owen Sound
• Lisa Thompson, M.P.P, Huron-Bruce
• Randy Pettapiece, M.P.P, Perth/ Wellington
• Steve Hammell, Honorable Mayor (Arran-Elderslie)
• Chris Peabody, Honorable...

Camping Reservations Open

Our campground reservation system opens on February 1, 2022 for Durham and Saugeen Bluffs Conservation Areas.

For more information, please visit our camping page. To reserve your site, visit our reservation system anytime after February 1, 2022.

Can't wait to welcome you to our parks this spring!

Watershed Conditions Statement - Flood Outlook

WATERSHED CONDITIONS STATEMENT – FLOOD OUTLOOK

Watershed Statement - PDF

Message #:  10.1                

Issued on:  Friday, December 10, 2021 (8:00 AM)

To:  Watershed Media, Watershed Emergency Services, Municipalities, and Counties, SVCA Staff and Board of Directors

Forecast precipitation, warmer temperatures and the associated trace snowmelt, and saturated ground conditions will result in elevated water levels...

Shoreline Conditions Statement - Flood Outlook

SHORELINE CONDITIONS STATEMENT – FLOOD OUTLOOK

Shoreline Statement - PDF

Message #:  11.1                

Issued on:  Friday, December 10, 2021 (8:30 AM)

To:  Watershed Media, Shoreline Municipalities: Huron-Kinloss, Kincardine, Saugeen Shores, SVCA Staff and Board of Directors

Strong winds, heavy rain, and saturated soil will result in greater risk of erosion and flooding along the Lake Huron shoreline between Saturday...

Shoreline Conditions Statement - Water Safety

SHORELINE CONDITIONS STATEMENT – WATER SAFETY

 

Shoreline Conditions Statement - Water Safety

 Saugeen Valley Conservation Authority (SVCA) advises that strong winds and saturated soils will increase the risk of erosion along the Lake Huron shoreline today (Monday November 22, 2021).

Northwest winds along the Lake Huron shoreline will persist until Tuesday morning, with sustained wind speeds of 45 km/hr, gusting to 60-70 km/hr. Waves are expected to build to maximum heights of 3-4m...