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Watershed Report Cards

Find out more about your watershed, and protecting and enhancing it.

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Ausable Bayfield Conservation Authority

A photo, by Brian Lasenby, of a Painted Turtle on lily pad.

Turtle Hatchling Release Event

The annual Turtle Hatchling Release Event takes place on Thursday, September 3, 2026.
Ausable Bayfield Conservation honours trail groups with Decade Award.

Decade Award honours trail groups

The seventh of nine ABCA 80th anniversary Decade Awards goes to community trail groups.
A yellow box with the text Watershed Conditions Statement – Flood Outlook and Water Safety

Flood message issued on August 23, 2026

Ausable Bayfield Conservation Authority (ABCA) issued a Watershed Conditions Statement - Flood Outlook and Water Safety flood message on Sunday, August 23, 2026 at 1 p.m.
Notices and Service Disruptions
Conservation Authorities Act
Order trees through spring and fall tree order programs.
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Order trees now through 2026 fall tree order form. You may also order trees through the online store web page.
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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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Ausable Bayfield Conservation Foundation
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Ausable Bayfield Conservation Foundation