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

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Aerial view of part of the region
 

Ausable Bayfield Conservation Authority

A file photo of Bayfield River Flats Natural Area.

Bayfield River Flats entrance, parking lot closed

During the construction phase in September-October 2025, the entrance and parking lot will be closed to all public access until further notice.
A photo of the invasive Goutweed plant.

Goutweed crowds out native plants

On trails and yards in Bayfield and area, Goutweed is growing rapidly and is crowding out native species of plants that are needed in our ecosystem.
Mercedes Prout (with handling certificate) holds turtle that is re-released into the wild after healing.

Junior Conservationist shares experiences

Mercedes Prout, a student at South Huron District High School in Exeter, was Junior Conservationist (a summer job experience program funded by Ausable Bayfield Conservation Foundation) in 2025.
Order trees through spring and fall tree order programs.
Order Trees
Order 1-5 trees through Planting with Purpose native tree sale or order 20 or more trees through our fall tree order form.

Thanks to the community for protecting our turtles and reporting turtle sightings.
Turtle Reporting
Report your sightings of turtles here.