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July 14th, 2023 Water Safety Statement
Posted on Friday, July 14, 2023 04:00 PM
Watershed Conditions Statement: Water Safety Saugeen Valley Conservation Authority (SVCA) advises that the watershed is likely to receive an additional 15-25 mm of rain on Saturday, July 15th, which will increase already elevated water levels.
Friday, July 14th, 2023 to Tuesday, July 18th, 2023
Severe thunderstorms early Thursday morning brought significant amounts of rain to the watershed. Rainfall totals over the past 36-hours have ranged from 20-100 mm, with the greatest amounts recorded along...
Regulations Officer Contract
Posted on Wednesday, June 28, 2023 03:18 PM
Regulations Officer – 6 month contract, full-time Summary of Functions
SVCA’s Planning and Regulations Department is responsible for ensuring that proposed development and site alterations are carried out in conformance with the Authority’s policies and procedures. In particular, the Regulations team is responsible for the implementation and enforcement of Section 28 of the Conservation Authorities Act for the Saugeen Valley Conservation Authority (Ontario Regulation 169/06 - the Development,...
Danger at Walkerton Hydro Dam
Posted on Thursday, June 08, 2023 03:52 PM
URGENT NOTICE TO PADDLERS ❗Extreme Danger Alert❗ 📍 Location: Saugeen River at the Walkerton Hydro Dam, upstream of Walkerton
Several large trees have fallen across the dam opening, making this section of the river completely impassable for paddlers. The debris has created hazardous conditions and poses a significant risk to anyone attempting to navigate through it.
For the safety of all, we are urging canoeists and other watercraft users to be prepared to PORTAGE around the dam.
The portage route...
Water Resources Data Technician
Posted on Wednesday, May 10, 2023 08:27 AM
Water Resources Data Technician
One position, full time, five-month contract
Summary of FunctionsThe Water Resources Data Technician will support the transfer of data from various electronic platforms (WISKI, Excel, ONe-Key Portal) as well as print data to Microsoft Power BI, a data visualization tool that will enable SVCA to share water resources data publicly. They will be responsible for quality control (QA/QC) and entry of surface water, groundwater, snow survey, and watercourse data, as well...
Wild Encounters Junior Summer Nature Day Camp
Posted on Tuesday, July 12, 2022 08:45 AM
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...
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