Last Updated: Mar 11, 2021 1:08 PM
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The Grey Sauble Conservation Authority says, with the forecasted warmer weather and potential for rain, seasonal flooding of low-lying areas will likely occur.
The Conservation Authority issued a Watershed Conditions Statement which is not as severe as a flood watch or flood warning.
They say after the minor melt that occurred this week, soils are saturated under the snow and any new snow melt will quickly run off into ditches, streams and rivers.
Flows will increase and may reach average or normal spring runoff levels.
The Conservation Authority says there is a concern regarding the potential for ice jams that could cause localized flooding.
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Last Updated: Jan 23, 2021 12:12 PM
A boost in visitors to Grey Sauble Conservation Authority lands has prompted them to add to their user fees.
A release from the Conservation Authority (GSCA) says, “The summer of 2020 showcased a renewed interest in the outdoors for many Ontarians who visited parks and conservation areas in record numbers.”
They say they anticipate it will continue in 2021 and note the rise in visitation, “Highlights the importance of having access to nature for physical and mental well-being, especially during the COVID-19 pandemic, but also necessitates the need for increased operations at many GSCA properties.”
After reviewing parking rates at surrounding municipalities, other conservation authorities, and national and provincial parks, the single park, single day parking pass has increased from $6 ($8 on weekends at Inglis Falls Conservation Area) to $10.
Author of the article: Scott Dunn
Publishing date: Dec 28, 2020 • December 28, 2020 • 4 minute read • An orange stake marks where the Town of South Bruce Peninsula intends to cut back the sand dunes at Sauble Beach and install a 469-metre retaining wall to improve parking along Lakeshore Boulevard. The project has been put off until spring. Photo supplied. jpg, OT
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A Sauble Beach resident is asking a court to stop South Bruce Peninsula from cutting back ecologically sensitive sand dunes along Lakeshore Boulevard, a project the municipality says is intended to improve parking and pedestrian safety.
An application to the Superior Court of Justice seeks to quash and declare null and void a Grey Sauble Conservation Authority permit issued Nov. 20 to cut back a portion of the dunes and put in a decorative, concrete-block retaining wall.