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

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Ausable Bayfield Conservation Authority

Cristen Watt returns turtle hatchling to the wild.

Hundreds attend turtle release

The Tenth Annual Turtle Hatchling Release Event attracted several hundred people despite a little rain at times.
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.
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Thanks to the community for protecting our turtles and reporting turtle sightings.
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