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January 5, 2025 - Flood Watch West Grey

Flood Watch Main Saugeen River and Tributaries in the Municipality of West Grey

Sunday, January 5th, 2025 to Monday, January 20th, 2025

Saugeen Conservation advises that the Flood Outlook statement previously issued for the Municipality of West Grey has been upgraded to a Flood Watch.

MUNICIPALITY OF WEST GREY –

Lake effect snow squalls over the past several days have resulted in large amounts of slush occurring in the Main Saugeen River. Typical of these conditions, a partial blockage of the...

January 3, 2025 - Flood Outlook Statement

Watershed Conditions Statement: Flood Outlook Main Saugeen River and Tributaries in the Municipality of West Grey

Friday, January 3rd, 2025 to Monday, January 20th, 2025

Saugeen Conservation advises that the Watershed Conditions Statement for Water Safety covering the entire Saugeen Valley Conservation Authority watershed expires today, January 3, 2025, at 4:30 PM.
A new Flood Outlook Statement is now in effect for the Municipality of West Grey, valid through
Monday, January 20th, 2025.

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December 29, 2024 - Water Safety Statement

Watershed Conditions Statement: Water Safety

Sunday, December 29th, 2024 to Friday, January 3rd, 2025

Saugeen Conservation advises that water levels are continuing to increase in response to unseasonably
warm temperatures and melting of the snowpack. Water levels are expected to remain elevated through
the week.

Temperatures reached up to 12°C yesterday (December 28th, 2024) which resulted in significant melting
of the snowpack and increased water levels in all watercourses. Temperatures are...

Press Release: Stoney Island CA Reopens to Public

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE – December 20th, 2024

Saugeen Valley Conservation Authority Reopens Stoney Island Conservation Area to Visitors

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...

Press Release: Winter Ice Operations at Durham Upper Dam

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE – November 26th, 2024
Saugeen Valley Conservation Authority Board Approves Cessation of Winter Operations at Durham Upper Dam to Prevent Structural Failure and Ensure Public Safety

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...