Media Releases

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...

August 2024 SVCA Lands Update

SVCA Reopens Two Properties, Temporarily Closes Stoney Island CA for Forest Management,
and Issues ATV Warning

SAUGEEN WATERSHED, ONTARIO (Bruce, Grey, Huron, Dufferin and Wellington Counties) –
Saugeen Valley Conservation Authority (SVCA) is pleased to announce significant updates regarding conservation lands within the watershed.

Allan Park Conservation Area

Located at 301820 Concession 2 Sideroad, Hanover, the Allan Park Conservation Area has seen extensive forest management efforts due to the...

Ash Tree Removal at Stoney Island Conservation Area

Saugeen Valley Conservation Authority (SVCA)
Will Begin Ash Tree Removal at Stoney Island Conservation Area in August 2023;
Public Meeting to be held at Kincardine Davidson Centre July 25, 2023

KINCARDINE, ONTARIO – Stoney Island Conservation Area, located at 434 Bruce Road 23, Kincardine.

Since arriving in Ontario in the early 2000s, the emerald ash borer (EAB) has destroyed millions of ash trees.  Emerald ash borer is a highly destructive, non-native, wood-boring beetle that feeds under the bark of...

Varney Pond Closure

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE – May 23rd, 2023

Saugeen Valley Conservation Authority announces the Varney Conservation Area Swimming Pond in West Grey will be closed until further notice

SAUGEEN WATERSHED, ONTARIO – Bruce, Dufferin, Huron, Grey, and Wellington Counties.Varney Conservation Area’s swimming pond has served as a picturesque backdrop for generations of families, residents, and visitors. We fully acknowledge the historical significance and emotional attachment many have to this location.

"We...

2024 Varney Conservation Area Update

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE – May 21st, 2024

Saugeen Valley Conservation Authority (SVCA) Issues Varney Conservation Area Update

SAUGEEN WATERSHED, ONTARIO (Bruce, Grey, Huron, Dufferin, and Wellington Counties) –

The pond at Varney Conservation Area was initially closed for the 2023 season as a precautionary
measure following a comprehensive external engineering review of the infrastructure. This assessment
highlighted numerous concerns related to the structural integrity of the water control...