Ausable Bayfield Conservation Authority

A poster, with turtles, promoting turtle release event.

Tenth Turtle Release Event is August 28, 2025

The Tenth Annual Turtle Release Event at Morrison Dam Conservation Area is Thursday, August 28, 2025 from 1 p.m. to 4 p.m. Reserve your spot now.

Lily of the Valley smells lovely but it's toxic and invasive.

This plant smells nice but it's not nice

The invasive plant Lily of the Valley smells lovely but it is toxic and it spreads aggressively and out-competes native plants to the detriment of pollinators and native plant species.

A poster for 2025 Student Environmental Grant $1,000 bursary award.

$1,000 student grant from Foundation

The Ausable Bayfield Conservation Foundation provides a $1,000 Student Environmental Grant scholarship award for a graduating secondary school student or a student currently enrolled in university or college.

Notices and Service Disruptions

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Thanks to the community for protecting our turtles and reporting turtle sightings.

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