Media Releases

SVCA launches Soil and Water Stewardship Program

SVCA launches a new soil and water stewardship / conservation program for local farmers.
Posted: August 12, 2018

History Comes Alive in Cargill!

A new venture in the Village of Cargill will highlight the importance of the Greenock Swamp and the history of the largest logging era in Bruce County.
Posted: June 15, 2018

2018 Watershed Report Card

2018 Watershed Report Card is now out, in conjunction with all 36 Conservation Authorities across Ontario! Check out the quality of your local watershed today!
Posted: March 22, 2018

Looking to Build? Click here for our mapping page.

If you're looking to build please refer to this mapping link to see if you may require a permit before undertaking any kind of development.
Posted: May 16, 2017

Land Donated to Saugeen Conservation

Saugeen Conservation has been extremely pleased to be the recipient of 37 acres of land in from Mr. Brian Powers.
Posted: April 10, 2017

Saugeen Conservation seeking a Water Resources Assistant

Saugeen Conservation is seeking a successful applicant for the position of Water Resources Assistant.
Posted: February 28, 2017

Buffer Zone Decreased

Saugeen Valley Conservation Authority is reducing its screening buffer from 50 metres to 30 metres.
Posted: July 27, 2016

Invasive Phragmites Workshop

Municipality of Kincardine - Invasive Phragmites Workshop, Saturday, August 13th, 2016 at the Underwood Community Centre
Posted: July 24, 2016

The Source Protection Plan is now in effect

The Approved Source Protection Plan is in effect for the Saugeen, Grey Sauble, Northern Bruce Peninsula Source Protection Region.
Posted: July 23, 2016

Property Mapping

Doing some construction on your property and wonder if you need a permit? Search your property type - follow this link.
Posted: July 23, 2016

Emerald Ash Borer Is Here!

DO NOT MOVE FIREWOOD! The greatest risk of spreading the EAB is through the movement of Ash forest products such as firewood and logs. A single piece of firewood can destroy a million trees.
Posted: July 4, 2016

Camp With Your Horse

Come and camp with your horse!
Posted: March 5, 2016

Doing Good Things - One Tree at a Time!

Tree planting in 2015!
Posted: May 25, 2015

Martyn Family Donates Land to SVCA

Saugeen Conservation receives a 100 acre donation of land west of the Town of Ripley.
Posted: March 2, 2015

SVCA Mapping Now Available to Landowners

SVCA has now posted its Approximate Regulation and Screening Mapping (Ontario Regulation 169/06), for public use and referral.
Posted: May 25, 2015