Winter has finally arrived in Bruce County

Winter has arrived in Bruce County.  A weather alert has been issued for snow squalls and possible road closures. Nature however, seems to be able...

Winter solstice fast approaching … a countdown to Spring

For anyone who has looked up into the sky last night or tonight, (Dec. 18th & 19th), the full moon is spectacular. According to the...

Escarpment Biosphere Conservancy: Protecting forests, watersheds and species at risk

The Escarpment Biosphere Conservancy (EBC) is celebrating 25 years of stewardship,  conserving land treasures across the escarpment in Ontario. The non-profit group, that began with...

SVCA warning: High winds and waves expected

According to Saugeen Valley Conservation Authority, a cold front will be moving through southern Ontario today bringing strong westerly winds to the Lake Huron...

Rainfall amounts warn about possible flooding

Forecast precipitation, warmer temperatures and the associated trace snowmelt, and saturated ground conditions will result in elevated water levels across the Saugeen River watershed...

Time is running out – Code RED Young people are making a difference

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Rail Trail volunteers concerned over lack of consultation

It appears that the Town of Saugeen Shores is considering allowing snowmobiles the use of the Saugeen Rail Trail which has historically been a...

Grey Bruce Climate Action Network – a year in review

In the past, local climate action groups across Bruce, Grey, and Simcoe counties worked in isolation from each other. That changed a year ago...

Forests Ontario Plants 2.8 Million Trees this Planting Season

Not-for-profit charity Forests Ontario facilitated the planting of 2.8 million trees through its 50 Million Tree Program (50 MTP) this planting season. These efforts...

Clean Water Centre staff participate in the Great Canadian Shoreline Cleanup

Last week, Walkerton Clean Water Centre (CWC) staff participated in the Great Canadian Shoreline Cleanup. CWC staff picked up litter along the Saugeen River, from...

Range Lights Restoration Update

  Work continues on the restoration of the Front Range Light at the mouth of the Saugeen River at Lake Huron. New Lexan windows have been...

It’s the Best of Both Worlds – Pumpkinfest 2021 weekend

Saturday October 2 - Gates open from 10 am - 6 pm at the corner of Gustavus & Bricker Streets Mask required - Admission by...

SVCA flood outlook upgraded to Flood Watch

  The Saugeen Valley Conservation Authority advises that the Watershed Conditions Statement – Flood Outlook issued yesterday, has been upgraded to a Flood Watch for the...

Conservation Authority issues rainfall and possible flood warning

The Saugeen Valley Conservation Authority (SVCA) advises that a Rainfall Warning is currently in effect over our jurisdiction. A strong low-pressure system will be...