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

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.

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.

Jim Hayter, Bob Down, and Norm Eckel with the new Trail Mobile.

New South Huron Trail Mobile

Thanks to generous donors and volunteers, there is a new South Huron Trail Mobile, providing an accessible nature experience for people with limited mobility.

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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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