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Feb 22, 2022 - Watershed Conditions Statement - Flood Outlook Continued (PDF)

The Flood Outlook statement issued last Thursday will be extended into this week. Forecast rainfall, warmer temperatures, and the associated snowmelt will result in further elevation of water levels across the watershed over the next few days and increase the potential for ice jams.

Rainfall amounts of 15 to 25 mm are expected today, with temperatures reaching near 10 degrees Celsius by late afternoon. Some melting of the...

Watershed Conditions Statement - Flood Outlook (2022/02/17)

Recent rainfall, warmer temperatures, and the associated snowmelt will result in elevated water levels across the watershed over the next few days, with a potential for ice jams.

A low-pressure system tracked through the region yesterday bringing rain and strong winds. Rainfall amounts ranging from 15 to 35 mm were recorded throughout the watershed, with heaviest rainfall observed in the east end.

The combination of rain and unseasonably...

Saugeen Valley Conservation Authority conducted its Annual Meeting on Thursday January 20^th, 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...

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 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...