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Ausable Bayfield Conservation Authority

A poster for August 29, 2024 turtle hatchling release event.

Turtle Release Event is August 29, 2024

The annual Turtle Hatchling Release Event is Thursday, August 29, 2024 from 1 p.m. to 4 p.m. at Morrison Dam Conservation Area, 71108 Morrison Line.
Fauna and flora at Morrison Reservoir.

Office closed on Labour Day

The Ausable Bayfield Conservation Authority (ABCA) office is closed on Monday, September 2, 2024 for Labour Day.
Junior Conservationist Graeme Irwin helps to measure a Brook Trout.

Student from Lucan works as Jr. Conservationist

Graeme Irwin, of Lucan, is 2024 Junior Conservationist. In this two-month summer job experience program, funded by the Conservation Foundation, he is learning lots about conservation.
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Thanks to the community for protecting our turtles and reporting turtle sightings.
Turtle Reporting
Report your sightings of turtles here.
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