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Celebrating 80 years of local conservation

In 2026, Ausable Bayfield Conservation celebrates its 80th anniversary and looks forward to conservation in decades to come

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Ausable Bayfield Conservation Authority

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Owl Prowl on November 6

The Owl Prowl is on Friday, November 6, 2026 at Morrison Dam Conservation Area east of Exeter.
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Office closed on Thanksgiving Monday

The Ausable Bayfield Conservation Authority (ABCA) office is closed, on Thanksgiving Day holiday Monday, October 12, 2026.
A photo of a boat surrounded by overgrown invasive plant species out-competing native plants and impacting wetlands.

Invasive plant species harm recreation, tourism

In this article, Bayfield residents Renee Sandelowsky and Helen Varekamp share about how invasive plant species negatively affect recreation and tourism.
Notices and Service Disruptions
Conservation Authorities Act
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Calculate. Donate. Plant.
Donate to local tree planting, through Footprints to Forests, to capture carbon. Calculate. Donate. Plant.
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Find out about Rock Glen Conservation Area.
Rock Glen Conservation Area
Find out more about Rock Glen Conservation Area in Arkona, Ontario, Canada. Get answers to your Frequently Asked Questions on our Rock Glen web page at link below.
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Ausable Bayfield Conservation Foundation
Conservation Ontario
Drinking Water Source Protection
Healthy Lake Huron
Ausable Bayfield Conservation Foundation