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

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Ausable Bayfield Conservation Authority

A photo, by Brian Lasenby, of a Painted Turtle on lily pad.

Turtle Hatchling Release Event

The annual Turtle Hatchling Release Event takes place on Thursday, September 3, 2026.
A yellow box with the text Watershed Conditions Statement – Flood Outlook and Water Safety

Flood message issued on August 23, 2026

Ausable Bayfield Conservation Authority (ABCA) issued a Watershed Conditions Statement - Flood Outlook and Water Safety flood message on Sunday, August 23, 2026 at 1 p.m.
Soil innovation honorees receive Decade Award.

Decade Award honours soil innovators

ABCA presented the Decade Award, for work in the 1990s and onward, to innovators in soil health and conservation tillage. This most recent award was presented on Thursday, August 13, 2026 at Ironwood Golf Course east of Exeter.
Notices and Service Disruptions
Conservation Authorities Act
Order trees through spring and fall tree order programs.
Order Trees
Order trees now through 2026 fall tree order form. You may also order trees through the online store web page.
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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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