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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.
A file photo from summer 2026 of lower water levels in streams.

Low Water Advisory Level 1 for Ausable R watershed

The Ausable Bayfield Conservation Authority Water Response Team has declared a Level 1 Low Water Advisory for the Ausable River watershed due to below-normal precipitation and declining streamflow conditions.
A map showing yellow area where MDCA trail is temporarily closed.

Notice of Temporary Closure of Part of Trail

Part of Morrison Dam Conservation Area trail will be closed, temporarily August 10-15, 2026. The parking lot, south of Morrison Reservoir, will be closed August 10-11, 2026.
Notices and Service Disruptions
Conservation Authorities Act
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Thanks to the community for protecting our turtles and reporting turtle sightings.
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Ausable Bayfield Conservation Foundation
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Drinking Water Source Protection
Healthy Lake Huron
Ausable Bayfield Conservation Foundation