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Ausable Bayfield Conservation Authority

Photos, by Jory Mullen, of turtles on turtle release event poster.

Tenth Annual Turtle Release Event is August 28

Tenth Annual Turtle Release Event is on Thursday, August 28, 2025 from 1 p.m. to 4 p.m. at Morrison Dam Conservation Area, 71108 Morrison Line, RR 3 Exeter.
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Order trees through spring and fall tree order forms.
A photo of low water in Bayfield River in August 2025.

Level 1 Low Water Advisory for entire ABCA area

The Ausable Bayfield Conservation Authority (ABCA) Water Response Team (WRT) has declared a Level 1 Low Water Advisory for the entire ABCA watershed area.
Notices and Service Disruptions
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Order trees through spring and fall tree order programs.
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Order trees through spring and fall tree order forms.
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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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