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

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Ausable Bayfield Conservation Authority

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Fishing closed temporarily from April 28 to May 2

Fishing, at Morrison Dam Conservation Area, is temporarily closed from April 28 until May 2 (at 8 a.m.) to preserve Rainbow Trout for family-friendly fishing derby.
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$30,000 raised for community!

The 36th Conservation Auction, online for 2026, raised more than $30,000 for projects in local communities. Thank you for your generous support!
Drawing of winning 50-50 raffle ticket.

50-50 Raffle Draw winner

Congratulations, Marg Pavkeje, of Exeter! Our top 50-50 prize yet ... $6,900!
A collage of Conservation Auctions over the years.
Conservation Auction online April 9-16, 2026
The 36th Conservation Auction, online for 2026, starts on Thursday, April 9, 2026 and ends at 8 p.m. on Thursday, April 16, 2026. You may buy your 50-50 raffle draw tickets now.

The logo for Footprints to Forests with a foot and a tree and the words Calculate, Donate, Plant.
Calculate. Donate. Plant.
Donate to local tree planting, through Footprints to Forests, to capture carbon. Calculate. Donate. Plant.