The Grey Sauble Conservation Authority will be disposing of 0.10 ha (0.25 acres) of land at the
Oxenden Creek Conservation Area (Plan 483, Pt Lot 5) located in the Township of Georgian Bluffs.
The 0.10 ha will be severed and transferred to the neighbouring property at 126 Old Mill Rd. This
area is being transferred to rectify a historical boundary issue. The retained acreage will remain as a
Conservation Area.
GSCA owns and manages 11,734 hectares (28,995 acres) of land throughout its 3,191 square kilometre (1,983 square mile) jurisdiction.
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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!
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.
Our staff are experienced, certified and licenced to provide services that benefit you and your property. Check out more information about forestry services, tree orders and our annual tree sale.
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.
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RECENT NEWS
We’re celebrating Arbour Day a little later this year but be sure to visit our Tree Sale on Saturday May 13, 2023 from 8 am – noon at the Grey Sauble Admin Centre (237897 Inglis Falls Road, Owen Sound).
For a tentative list of seedlings and landscape tree species (subject to availability), visit: www.greysauble.on.ca/forestry-services
Please note that we will have limited quantities of landscape trees and some seedling species.
Don’t forget to bring a bag, bucket, or wagon to transport your seedlings and trees!
Message Number: 2023-02
Issued on: April 5, 2023 (1:30pm)
Issued by: John Bittorf, Water Resources Coordinator
To: Watershed Municipalities and Watershed Media
Message:
Some watersheds within Grey Sauble area have already received 50mm of rain with more in the forecast. As a result, fields and low-lying areas are experiencing significant ponding and overland flow. Small watercourses and drainage ditches are becoming overwhelmed, resulting in localized flooding situations. Larger river systems are just starting to respond and are expected to continue to rise throughout the day and into the night. Levels on these systems may exceed normal spring runoff levels. However, unusual riverine flooding is not expected at this time.
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.
Grey Sauble Conservation Authority 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.
Grey Sauble staff will continue to monitor the weather and the flows and provide additional updates as needed. Watershed residents can access stream flow and rain gauge data through our Watershed Conditions page on our website (http://www.greysauble.on.ca/water-management/current-watershedconditions/).
This Statement expires April 8th at 12pm unless replaced by further updates.
Contact: John Bittorf, Water Resource Coordinator, j.bittorf@greysauble.on.ca, 519-376-3076
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Message Number: 2023-01
Issued on: March 31, 2023 (9:00am)
Issued by: John Bittorf, Water Resources Coordinator
To: Watershed Municipalities and Watershed Media
Message:
Two weather systems will affect our area over the next two days. The first will move through today bringing some snow. The snow will then change to rain this afternoon or evening and may become heavy overnight as a second and much stronger system begins to move in. Both systems have the potential to deliver periods of heavy rainfall which will quickly turn into surface runoff. With the soils already saturated, we expect smaller drainage features to respond quickly and may experience localized or urban flooding. The larger watersheds will respond and may reach levels close to average spring runoff conditions. No major flooding is expected at this time, but watercourses may reach or exceed their banks. Seasonal flooding of low-lying and poorly drained areas is expected.
The remaining snowpack is restricted to woodlots, heavily drifted areas, and snowbanks. It will continue to reduce and may contribute to some of the runoff. Our river systems are clear of ice cover and should not be at risk to ice jamming.
Grey Sauble Conservation Authority 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, melting ice or other factors could be dangerous for residents and pets. Stay back from riverbanks and away from fast moving water.
Grey Sauble staff will continue to monitor the weather and the flows and provide additional updates as needed. Watershed residents can access snow, stream flow and rain gauge data through our Watershed Conditions page on our website: https://www.greysauble.on.ca/water-management/current-watershed-conditions/.
This Statement expires April 3rd, 2023 at 12pm unless replaced by further updates.
Contact: John Bittorf, Water Resource Coordinator, j.bittorf@greysauble.on.ca, 519-376-3076
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