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SVCA Extends Policy Manual Consultation

Saugeen Valley Conservation Authority has extended the Policies Manual Consultation to February 18th, 2025.

This manual is a key resource that outlines how we review and evaluate development applications to ensure public safety and protect natural areas. It also helps guide decisions around planning and development in and near natural hazards like flooding, erosion, and unstable slopes.

We value your input to help ensure the manual serves the needs of our community.

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Press Release: Administration Office to Reopen January 13, 2025

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE – January 8th, 2025
Saugeen Valley Conservation Authority Announces Administration Office Reopening

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 Saugeen Shores,...

January 7, 2025 - Flood Watch Update West Grey

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

Sunday, January 7th, 2025 to Monday, January 20th, 2025

Saugeen Conservation advises that the Flood Watch issued on Sunday, January 5th, 2025, is being updated with new information due to changing conditions in areas of West Grey.

MUNICIPALITY OF WEST GREY –

Conditions between the Durham Upper Dam and Durham Middle Dam have improved over the past several days as a result of the water creating a channel through...

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.

MUNICIPALITY...

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...