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Notices and Service Disruptions

  • 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.
    Posted: Thursday, August 6, 2026

  • Fauna and flora at Morrison Reservoir.

    Office closed on Labour Day

    The Ausable Bayfield Conservation Authority (ABCA) office is closed on Monday, September 7, 2026 for Labour Day.
    Posted: Wednesday, August 5, 2026

  • Rock Glen Conservation Area is open again.

    Rock Glen Conservation Area open again

    We are pleased to announce that, as air quality has improved, Rock Glen Conservation Area is open again.
    Posted: Monday, July 20, 2026

  • A file photo of trail through Morrison Dam Conservation Area.

    Notice of Opportunity to Comment

    Ausable Bayfield Conservation Authority invites the public to provide input, through written comments, that will inform the draft Master Plan 2026-2036 for Morrison Dam Conservation Area (MDCA).
    Posted: Thursday, July 16, 2026

  • A Notice posted on our front window reminding people not to bring in injured wildlife.

    Please do not bring injured wildlife to our office

    This is a reminder NOT to bring injured, sick, lost or dead wildlife to our office. If you find an injured or sick animal pleased contact Salthaven Wildlife Rehabilitation and Education Centre at 519-264-2440. If you find an injured turtle, please call On
    Posted: Tuesday, June 30, 2026

  • A file photo from 2019 of Commemorative Woods at Klopp Tract.

    Klopp Tract to be closed temporarily

    The temporary closure takes effect on June 29, 2026. It remains in effect until completion of culvert replacement by County of Huron (estimated completion date is August 3).
    Posted: Thursday, June 25, 2026

  • A file photo of Lake Huron shoreline.

    Reporting incidences of dead fish

    If you notice unusual incidences of dead fish or other animals, here are resources for where you can provide information. Thanks for your concern and for taking actions we need to continue and heighten to protect species.
    Posted: Monday, June 1, 2026

News



  • Invasion curve illustrating how costs rise with time and spread. Source: F. Herald, 2022.
    Impact of invasive plants is costly
    The costs of invasive plants in Canada are massive and under-reported, although some market impacts, such as crop loss, pesticide costs, restoration, equipment and labour costs, have been determined.

    2026-08-04