Wednesday May 27, 2020 was a big day at the Tara Conservation Area with the arrival of the Ann Street pedestrian bridge that is being funded through efforts by the Tara Rotary Club. The project represents a partnership between the Tara Rotary Club, the Grey Sauble Conservation Authority, and the Municipality of Arran-Elderslie.
Ben Rier of the Tara Rotary Club announced the arrival of the bridge on Wednesday and stated that the completion of this project is “truly a bright spot for our community in these trying times, encouraging people to get outside and exercise with distancing will have significant benefits. The Tara Rotary Club certainly appreciates the guidance and support of Grey Sauble Conservation”. Ben also noted that there are still some finishing touches needed before the bridge is ready for walkers.
Congratulations on your new pedestrian bridge, Tara!
The recent placement of a “For Sale” sign at the northeast portion of Grey Sauble Conservation Authority’s Hibou Conservation Area near Leith has raised concerns by many local groups and residents. The sign, posted by Atlas World Real Estate Corporation, was installed on the property on Friday, April 10, 2020.
Grey Sauble Conservation Authority (GSCA) became aware of the situation on the evening of Saturday April 11th, following Facebook posts regarding the impending sale of Conservation Authority owned lands.
Hibou, which consists of approximately 329 acres of land along the shoreline of Georgian Bay, was acquired by the then North Grey Region Conservation Authority (now GSCA) in the early to mid-1970’s following a successful fundraising campaign. GSCA has been maintaining these lands as a public access conservation area since this time.
Recently, through the placement of the “For Sale” sign, GSCA staff became aware that another party registered a title interest in this portion of the Hibou property. GSCA is actively working to ensure that this misunderstanding is rectified as quickly as possible.
“I would like to assure everyone that the Grey Sauble Conservation Authority is not selling, and has never sold, any portions of Hibou”, said Tim Lanthier, Chief Administrative Officer for the GSCA. “Hibou is a very special place for the Grey Sauble Conservation Authority and for the community. This is one of our flagship properties and we have been actively developing plans with community partners to invest in and improve Hibou over the next few years. Additionally, we have been working with the ‘Friends of Hibou’ to host a special family friendly event in June. Unfortunately, due to recent world events, this event will now be postponed until 2021”.
The GSCA will continue to work with our solicitor to rectify this situation by whatever means necessary and will provide further updates to the public when this issue is resolved.
Grey Sauble Conservation Authority Cancels its March Board of Directors Meeting
Owen Sound, ON (March 23, 2020) – Due to the circumstances surrounding COVID-19, Grey Sauble Conservation Authority has cancelled its Board of Directors Meeting scheduled for Wednesday March 25, 2020. Updates will be announced as they become available.
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.
Owen Sound, ON (March 16, 2020) – After careful consideration and reevaluation during the quickly evolving circumstances surrounding COVID-19, Grey Sauble Conservation Authority (GSCA) will be closing its Administration Centre (237897 Inglis Falls Road, Owen Sound) to the general public effective immediately. The Grey Sauble March Break Camp will be cancelled effective at 5pm on Monday March 16, 2020.
