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Saugeen Conservation Commences Critical Floodplain Mapping Study in Saugeen Shores

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE – July 27th, 2023 Saugeen Conservation in Partnership with Water’s Edge Environmental Solutions,
Commence Critical Floodplain Mapping Study

TOWN OF SAUGEEN SHORES, ONTARIO –

In an effort to bolster community resilience and safety, Saugeen Valley Conservation Authority (SVCA), in collaboration with Water’s Edge Environmental Solutions, has launched a vital study to update floodplain mapping in the Southampton area. The primary goal of this initiative is to enhance our...

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July 14th, 2023 Water Safety Statement

Watershed Conditions Statement: Water Safety Saugeen Valley Conservation Authority (SVCA) advises that the watershed is likely to receive an additional 15-25 mm of rain on Saturday, July 15th, which will increase already elevated water levels.

Friday, July 14th, 2023 to Tuesday, July 18th, 2023

Severe thunderstorms early Thursday morning brought significant amounts of rain to the watershed. Rainfall totals over the past 36-hours have ranged from 20-100 mm, with the greatest amounts recorded along...

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Danger at Walkerton Hydro Dam

URGENT NOTICE TO PADDLERS ❗Extreme Danger Alert❗ 📍 Location: Saugeen River at the Walkerton Hydro Dam, upstream of Walkerton

Several large trees have fallen across the dam opening, making this section of the river completely impassable for paddlers. The debris has created hazardous conditions and poses a significant risk to anyone attempting to navigate through it.

For the safety of all, we are urging canoeists and other watercraft users to be prepared to PORTAGE around the dam.

The portage route...

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