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

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Ausable Bayfield Conservation Authority

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South Huron Trail Run returns

Community organizers say they are bringing back the popular South Huron Trail Run. The trail run takes place on Sunday, August 30, 2026.
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Love Your Greats Day is August 8, 2026

A day to celebrate and protect our Great Lakes, called Love Your Greats Day, is held the second Saturday of every August. Saturday, August 8, 2026 is Love Your Greats (LYG) Day.
Sleepy Snapping Turtle hatchling.

Adopt a Turtle fundraiser runs until September 3

The Adopt a Turtle local fundraising campaign in support of our eight freshwater species-at-risk has reached its halfway mark. Almost 20 people have donated so far!
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Conservation Authorities Act
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Calculate. Donate. Plant.
Donate to local tree planting, through Footprints to Forests, to capture carbon. Calculate. Donate. Plant.
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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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