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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.
A map of South Huron Trail section at MDCA.

Bridge over Ausable River closed starting June 23

A bridge in Morrison Dam Conservation Area, along the South Huron Trail, is closed beginning on Monday, June 23, 2025, until further notice.
Jaden Schoelier and Millie Ghorbankhani, new members of Planning and Regulations team.

New staff join Ausable Bayfield Conservation team

We would like to welcome Maliheh (Millie) Ghorbankhani and Jaden Schoelier, our new Water and Planning Technicians.
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Conservation Authorities Act
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Support Parkhill trail
Donate today to help create a new accessible trail loop in Parkhill.
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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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