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Ausable Bayfield Conservation Authority

Office closed on Tuesday, July 1, 2025

The Ausable Bayfield Conservation Authority office is closed, for the Canada Day holiday weekend, on Tuesday, July 1, 2025. Happy Canada Day!

There is access to our ABCA office, and South Huron Trail, from the north.

Part of Morrison Line to be closed temporarily

Morrison Line - between Highway 83 and Huron Street - is closed temporarily but there is still local traffic access, to the ABCA office and South Huron Trail, from the north (HIghway 83 to Morrison Line).

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.

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