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

Ausable Bayfield Conservation Authority

Workshop to make your own turtle nest protector

Join Ausable Bayfield Conservation to learn about turtles and to build your own turtle nest protector at Port Franks Community Centre on Thursday, May 23, 2024 from 6:30 p.m. to 8 p.m. Registration is required and space is limited.

A photo collage of past winners of the Student Environmental Grant.

$1,000 grant to be awarded to local student

Ausable Bayfield Conservation Foundation (ABCF) is offering a $1,000 Student Environmental Grant in 2024. The deadline to apply is 4:30 p.m. local time, Friday May 31, 2024.

An image showing what the pedestrian walkway will look like when constructed.

Bayfield River Flats closed during construction

The Bayfield River Flats Natural Area is to be closed to public access between April 29, 2024 until June 15, 2024 while construction takes place of a pedestrian walkway.

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