Conservation Authorities Act

Saugeen Valley Conservation Authority was created by a law, the Conservation Authorities Act. This law sets our goals to;

1. balance human, environmental, and economic needs; and
2. develop, conserve, and restore nature.

Certain areas are impacted by natural hazards. Permits and enforcement actions are tools we use to manage these areas. We want to make sure changes to those areas are done is a safe, responsible way. 

See Ontario Regulation 169/06, as amended for more information about which natural hazards are regulated.

For in-depth information about the rules for regulated areas, please see SVCA’s Environmental Planning and Regulations Policies Manual.

Please visit our Conservation Authorities Act Amendments page for information on SVCA's transition plans.