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.

A photo of barricade at trail east of Morrison Line.

Notice of temporary closures of parts of trails

This is Notice of temporary closures of parts of trails and conservation areas affecting Morrison Dam; Clinton; Bannockburn; and Lucan conservation areas.

A photo of invasive Japanese Spurge (Pachysandra terminalis)

Invasive plant spreads easily, is toxic to cats

Japanese Spurge (Pachysandra terminalis) is toxic to cats and is hard to remove as it spreads easily and can regenerate from small piece of root.

Notices and Service Disruptions

Conservation Authorities Act

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