Enhance your property with professionally planted trees, maximize your forest’s potential with the Managed Forest Tax Incentive Program, or purchased trees/seedlings and do the planting yourself.
Our online order form makes it easy to purchase high-quality trees and seedlings to plant on your property at an affordable price.
At the GSCA we believe that time spent in nature has countless benefits for children that will last a lifetime, which is why the program allows campers to be outside exploring the environment around us!
GSCA owns and manages 11,734 hectares (28,995 acres) of land throughout its 3,191 square kilometre (1,983 square mile) jurisdiction.
For information on Pavilion Rentals go here.
If you are planning on building, changing the existing grade, adding or removing material if you are near a river, stream, lake, shoreline, wetland or slope, you may need a permit for these activities.
The Foundation offers opportunities for the public to actively participate, through volunteering and fundraising, in conserving and enhancing the natural heritage that exists within the Grey Sauble watershed.
GSCA charges fees for various services and programs. These include planning and permit fees, parking fees, mapping and forestry services.
We may have funding available for your farm!
If you're interested in a certain project but are not sure if it qualifies, submit the Stewardship Application Form and our Stewardship Technician will contact you to discuss your plans.
RECENT NEWS
April 7, 2025
For Immediate Release
Join the Grey Sauble Conservation Foundation for the 8th Annual Earth Film Festival – an inspiring evening of storytelling, networking, and fundraising for local conservation and environmental education initiatives.
This year’s feature film, All Too Clear, uses cutting-edge underwater drones to explore how quadrillions of tiny invasive mussels, known as quaggas, are re-engineering the ecosystem of the Great Lakes at a scale not seen since the glaciers. To capture this epic change, the husband-and-wife filmmaking team of Zach Melnick and Yvonne Drebert spent more than 150 days filming underwater, making it the most ambitious underwater film ever made about the Great Lakes. Part scientific exploration, part natural history adventure – the film showcases freshwater wildlife and environments like never before.
Attendees will have the unique opportunity to hear directly from the filmmakers and see the underwater drone up close. This is more than just a film screening, it’s an evening to connect with fellow environmentalists, support local conservation efforts, and leave feeling inspired!
The event will take place at The Roxy Theatre in Owen Sound on Thursday, May 8, 2025. Doors open at 6:00pm, allowing guests to network and bid on silent auction items before the film begins at 7:00pm. The silent auction will feature a variety of locally handcrafted products, services, and experiences, with proceeds supporting conservation projects and environmental education in the region.
Schools are invited to attend a special matinee presentation at 10:00am, providing an opportunity for students to learn about the impact of invasive species and the importance of protecting freshwater ecosystems.
Tickets for the evening presentation are $30, while school matinee tickets are $7 per student. Tickets can be purchased through The Roxy Theatre by calling 519-371-2833 or visiting www.roxytheatre.ca.
Don’t miss this opportunity to experience the wonders of the Great Lakes on the big screen, connect with like-minded individuals, and contribute to meaningful conservation efforts. Get your tickets today!
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For further information:
Grey Sauble Conservation Foundation
Don Sankey, Chair
foundation@greysauble.on.ca
Background:
The Grey Sauble Conservation Foundation was established in 1993 and is a federally registered, charitable, not-for-profit organization that raises money to assist the Grey Sauble Conservation Authority (GSCA) fund programs and projects. The Foundation offers opportunities for the public to actively participate in conserving and enhancing the natural heritage that exists within the GSCA watershed.
April 3, 2025
For immediate release
Grey Sauble Conservation Authority (GSCA) is temporarily relocating while its Administration Centre at 237897 Inglis Falls Road, Owen Sound, undergoes essential renovations to enhance accessibility, improve efficiency, and modernize the facility. This will be the first major renovation since the building opened in the mid-1970s!
These renovations will ensure the building is accessible, providing a more inclusive space for staff and visitors. The interior will be updated to improve staff workspaces, making them more comfortable and efficient, and the public reception area will be redesigned to create a welcoming and informative space for visitors. Additional upgrades will focus on increasing the building’s energy efficiency, improving the roof to address leaks, and implementing various solutions to improve overall functionality.
To facilitate the move, the GSCA office will be closed from April 9 to 11, 2025 and will reopen on April 14, 2025 at its temporary location at 901 3rd Avenue East, Suite 215, Owen Sound, above the Post Office. Staff will operate at this location for approximately one year while renovations are completed. GSCA’s phone number will remain the same (519-376-3076). Those needing specific contact information can refer to the staff directory on GSCA’s website.
During this transition, service delays may occur as staff settle into the new space. Additionally, some online services will be temporarily unavailable from April 10 to April 14, including the Intent to Cut online form for those harvesting trees in Grey County, and the online permit application form for GSCA’s Environmental Planning Department. Visitors to the Inglis Falls Arboretum should be aware that parking may be reduced during construction and the public washrooms located at the Arboretum pavilion may not always be available.
GSCA appreciates the community’s patience during this transition and looks forward to welcoming visitors back into a refreshed and improved Administration Centre!
For updates and additional information, please visit: www.greysauble.on.ca/gsca-office-move/
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For more information regarding this release, please contact:
Grey Sauble Conservation Authority
Email: media@greysauble.on.ca
Phone: 519-376-3076
Background:
Our vision is a healthy watershed environment in balance with the needs of society.
Our mission, in partnership with the stakeholders of the watershed, is to promote and undertake sustainable management of renewable natural resources and to provide responsible leadership to enhance biodiversity and environmental awareness.
Message Number: 2025-05
Issued on: April 1, 2025 (11:00 am)
Issued by: John Bittorf, Flood Duty Officer
To: All Grey Sauble Conservation Watershed Municipalities and Watershed Media
Message:
Grey Sauble Conservation Authority (GSCA) advises that the Watershed Conditions Statement (2025-3) and the Beaver River Flood Watch (2025-4) previously issued are replaced by this “All Watersheds” Flood Watch.
GSCA staff are currently watching a weather system that is forecast to enter our watersheds by Wednesday afternoon (April 2nd). The system may start as snow but will eventually finish as rain with up to 50mm potential total water content. Rain is anticipated to be heavy at times. With most of Grey Sauble’s watersheds saturated and larger river flows still elevated, there is a potential for rivers and streams to respond quickly to the added moisture. We may see flows as high or higher than previously experienced already this spring. Smaller drainage features may become overwhelmed and result in localized or Urban flooding. Watershed residents are encouraged to check their local drainage features and ensure they are clear of debris and in working order. Seasonal flooding of low-lying areas will continue.
Flood Watches are issued when flooding is possible along local watercourses. Landowners within known flood prone areas should monitor their situation and be prepared in case of flooding.
GSCA would like to remind everyone that during spring runoff events, potential conditions exist that could pose a risk to personal safety. High flows, unsafe banks, or other factors could be dangerous for residents and pets. Stay back from riverbanks and away from fast moving water.
GSCA staff will continue to monitor the weather and the flows and provide additional flood messages as needed. Watershed residents can access snow, stream flow and rain gauge data through the Watershed Conditions page on our website: www.greysauble.on.ca/water-management/current-watershed-conditions/
This Statement expires on Saturday, April 5, 2025 at 12:00pm unless replaced by further updates.
Contact: John Bittorf, Flood Duty Officer, j.bittorf@greysauble.on.ca, ph 548-877-0585
