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2026 Candlelit Night Hike

🌙✨ CandleLit Night Hike - Wolf Moon Edition
📅 Date: TONIGHT!  January 2nd, 2026.
⏰ Time: 7:00 PM
📍Location: Sulphur Spring Conservation Area, Hanover
🚗 Parking: Please park in the Sulphur Spring Shop parking lot, which is located to the immediate west of the Conservation Area

Join us for an enchanting evening as we explore the winter wonderland of Sulphur Spring Conservation Area under the glow of the Wolf Moon. Experience the sights and sounds of nature in winter at night – a magical experience...

December 28-31, 2025, Water Safety Statement

Watershed Conditions Statement - Water Safety

Sunday, December 28th, 2025 to Wednesday, December 31st, 2025

Saugeen Conservation advises that forecasted rainfall, combined with daytime temperatures climbing into the mid-single digits and associated snowmelt, will lead to higher-than-normal water levels across the watershed over the coming days.

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

2025 SVCA ERO Submission

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE – December 19th, 2025

Saugeen Conservation Responds to Provincial ERO Proposal on Conservation Authority Consolidation

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...

2025 Surplus Tree Sale

Surplus Stock Sale!

SVCA is offering a surplus tree stock sale available by pre-order only. Quantities are limited. Pick up will take place on Saturday, December 6, 2025, from 9 a.m. to noon at the Sulphur Spring Conservation Area Workshop. This is the driveway west of the main Conservation Area entrance at 261123 Grey Road 28, Hanover. All trees are $24 each, cash and carry. Pick up times will be arranged during the ordering process.

Please contact Donna Lacey to order by email or by call...

SVCA 2025 ERO Comment

Strengthening Conservation Authority Effectiveness While Advancing Provincial Goals

Ontario’s commitment to improving consistency and customer service in Conservation Authority permitting is an important and timely goal. These objectives can be achieved most effectively by building on the proven strengths of local Conservation Authorities (CAs), which have safeguarded watersheds and supported responsible growth for decades, at exactly the appropriate scale. Their work has helped Ontario earn...