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Protecting life, property and watershed resources in partnership with the community.

Ausable Bayfield Conservation Authority

A poster for Family Fishing Day in Ailsa Craig.

Family Fishing Week is June 29 to July 7, 2024

The final free family fishing opportunity, in Ontario in 2024, for Canadian residents, is on Family Fishing Week from June 29 to July 7. Family Fishing Day in Ailsa Craig is on Sunday, July 7.

Notice of call for applications for committee

Ausable Bayfield Source Protection Authority, on behalf of Ausable Bayfield Maitland Valley Source Protection Region, seeks applications, from the agricultural sector, to fill a vacancy on the Source Protection Committee.

A photo of co-op student Will VanDongen-Miles giving a thumbs up while working in the field.

Co-op student makes positive contribution

Ausable Bayfield Conservation would like to thank Will VanDongen-Miles, of Grand Bend, for his contributions as a secondary school co-op student from South Huron District High School (SHDHS) in Exeter.

Notices and Service Disruptions

Conservation Authorities Act

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

Turtle Reporting

Report your sightings of turtles here.

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Rock Glen Conservation Area

Find out more about Rock Glen Conservation Area in Arkona, Ontario, Canada. Get answers to your Frequently Asked Questions on our Rock Glen web page at link below.

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Ausable Bayfield Conservation Foundation