Posts by Saugeen Valley Conservation Authority

2026 Resources Information Technician, Environmental Planning and Regulations
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Saugeen Conservation advises that the Flood Outlook statement previously issued for the Municipality of West Grey has been upgraded to a Flood Watch statement.

Saugeen Conservation advises that a Flood Outlook has been issued for the Municipality of West Grey due to the potential for frazil ice production in the Main Saugeen River. The Watershed Condition Statement – Water Safety issued previously remains in place for all other municipalities and will expire on Wednesday, January 14th at 9:00 am

Saugeen Conservation advises that warm temperatures combined with rain over the next several days are expected to increase water levels and create the potential for ice breakup throughout the watershed.

Saugeen Valley Conservation Authority (SVCA) welcomed approximately 300 community members to a Candlelit Night Hike under the Wolf Moon on Friday, January 2, 2026, at Sulphur Spring 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

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.

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.

Saugeen Valley Conservation Authority (SVCA) held a Public Information Meeting on October 3rd, 2025 to present proposed updates to Regulated Area mapping for portions of the Township of Huron-Kinloss

SVCA is looking to retain the services of a qualified consulting engineering firm to complete a Class Environmental Assessment (Class EA) for the Durham Upper Dam and Dike.