As local leaders and regulators, Conservation Authorities (CAs) recognize that living beside a river, lake, shoreline or escarpment is a privilege and with that comes responsibility. Flooding and erosion are costly and dangerous to the entire community, necessitating responsible development by land owners and proactive natural resources stewardship.
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
Following a 50% cut to funding for Flood Forecasting & Warning, the Provincial Government has cut other conservation initiatives and proposed changes to the CA Act.
Starting in late April 2019, a contract position will be available for a “can-do” individual with experience or interest in bird ecology, working with Volunteers and engaging the public through outreach and education efforts. This is a 20-week position, lasting through to late August. It requires a seven-day-a-week commitment to the daily stewardship and monitoring of breeding Piping Plovers, and the coordination of assisting Volunteers via phone and internet communication as well as an “on-the-beach” presence.
The Trout Hollow Trail in Meaford in Closed due to Washout – effective immediately (March 22, 2019)