Cathy Little, councilor from Grey Highlands was elected as the new Chair of the Grey Sauble Conservation (GSC) Authority Board of Directors at the Annual General Meeting (AGM) on January 24, 2018.
Grey Sauble Conservation is one of 36 Conservation Authorities established in the Province of Ontario under the Conservation Authorities Act (R.S.O. 1990).
Grey Sauble Conservation is a community-based environmental agency which owns and manages 11,734 hectares (28,995 acres) of some of the most scenic and environmentally sensitive lands in Grey and Bruce Counties.
Parking fees contribute to trail & grounds maintenance and protection, as well as tax payments for the 28,000 acres of natural areas that we own in Grey & Bruce Counties. They also go to ammenities such as washrooms, bridges, parking areas and pavilions.
GSCA owns and manages 11,734 hectares (28,995 acres) of land throughout its 3,191 square kilometre (1,983 square mile) jurisdiction.
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.
Click to view publications such as Board Meeting Agendas and Minutes, Audit Statements, By-Laws and Applications forms.
GSCA charges fees for various services and programs. These include planning and permit fees, parking fees, mapping and forestry services.
Donations are greatly appreciated and help GSCA to undertake their important programs and maintain the beautiful properties that they own.
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Hunting Season has Begun: Check the Map and Wear Orange
November 6, 2017, starts a week when deer hunting with a rifle is permitted for those with appropriate
licences and tags in this part of Ontario. For those considering hunting on a Grey Sauble Conservation
Authority (GSCA) property it is important to be aware of where this activity is not permitted.
“Please be aware that GSCA does not allow hunting on all of our properties. To see the properties
where this activity is permitted go to www.greysauble.on.ca. You can also purchase a copy of the map
for $10 at the Grey Sauble Administration office,” Tim Lanthier, Lands and Habitats Coordinator.
As not all GSCA properties permit hunting, and this activity may pose a safety issue to non-hunters,
GSCA staff will be monitoring for permitted uses on its properties.
We suggest that you avoid hiking and other recreation activities in areas that permit hunting during the
hunting seasons, particularly the deer rifle season during this first full week of November each year. If
out, be aware and visible by wearing blaze orange clothes and hats. If backpacking, cover your pack in
blaze orange. Ensure pets are kept on leash and wearing orange too during the fall season for their
safety.
Be seen, be safe.
For further information
Sonya Skinner, Chief Administrative Officer
Grey Sauble Conservation
237897 Inglis Falls Road, R.R.#4
Owen Sound
519-376-3076 ext 223
Tim Lanthier, Lands and Habitats Coordinator
Grey Sauble Conservation
237897 Inglis Falls Road, R.R.#4
Owen Sound
519 376-3076 ext 234
How do you think we can better conserve, restore, develop or manage the
natural resources in our watersheds?
Before updating our Strategic Plan, Grey Sauble Conservation and our member municipalities would
like to hear from you. We would like any feedback, comments, ideas and/or constructive criticism from the public by January 12, 2018.
To submit comments please use this form and submit to explore@greysauble.on.ca
Phragmites is a tall invasive grass that can be found along road side ditches, river banks and shorelines. The Beaver River Watershed Initiative has generously provided two long reach hedge trimmers to help enable volunteer groups wishing to cut invasive Phragmites this summer. (Full News Release/Fact Sheet)
To learn more about hosting a Phragmites cutting event with your group and how to borrow these trimmers please contact:
Rebecca Ferguson
519-376-3076 ext 236
r.ferguson@greysauble.on.ca