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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...

Press Release: Stoney Island CA Reopens to Public

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE – December 20th, 2024

Saugeen Valley Conservation Authority Reopens Stoney Island Conservation Area to Visitors

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...

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...

Administration Office Temporarily Closed

Sunday, October 6th, 2024

Due to a recent lightning strike, the SVCA Administration Office in Formosa will be temporarily closed for a yet to be determined amount of time.

It is hoped that staff will be available remotely beginning October 8, 2024 to maintain services. Campers can make payments at our gatehouses; for all other payments, please wait for further instructions.

All staff are safe; the administration office was vacant at the time of the incident.

We appreciate your patience and...

Press Release: SVCA Launches Regulatory Mapping Resource

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE – SEPTEMBER 25TH, 2024

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

Saugeen Valley Conservation Authority (SVCA) is pleased to announce the launch of the 2024 Regulatory Mapping Resource, a new online platform dedicated to providing clear, accessible, and up-to-date information about ongoing updates to SVCA’s regulatory mapping.

This platform offers insights into Saugeen Valley Conservation Authority regulatory and screening maps,...