Highlights: • Current water levels on the lakes are well above average and slightly below where they were this time last year. • Sustained wind speeds above moderate and/or heavy rains could cause flooding, erosion, and shoreline damage. • Risk […]
Lower Thames Valley Conservation Authority Asks for Full Repeal – Public Safety & Watershed Science at Risk Province of Ontario Proposes Amendments to the Conservation Authorities Act & Planning Act LTVCA – On November 5, 2020, the Province of Ontario […]
Highlights: • There is currently flooding along Erie Shore Drive in Chatham-Kent with floodwaters over the road in several locations. • All non-essential traffic should avoid the area to ensure municipal staff and/or emergency services can access the area if […]
Province Tying Conservation Authorities Up in Red Tape – Repeal Schedule 6 NEWMARKET (November 18, 2020) – Conservation Ontario (CO) recommends the Province repeal (remove) Schedule 6 which amends the Conservation Authorities Act and the Planning Act because the […]
Highlights: • Strong Wind Warning in effect for western Lake Erie • Strong southwest winds overnight into Friday. • Risk of shoreline damage and erosion all along the Lake Erie shoreline, including the high bluffs. • Risk of flooding and […]
At Longwoods Road Conservation Area, the Millstream Trail marsh boardwalk is now closed, for removal and rebuild! This walkway has seen 100’s of thousands of visitors over its 35 years! It’s being replaced during the next 6 months with a […]
Highlights: • There is currently flooding along Erie Shore Drive in Chatham-Kent with floodwaters over the road in several locations. • All non-essential traffic should avoid the area to ensure municipal staff and/or emergency services can access the area if […]
Highlights: • Gale Warnings in effect for Lake Erie and Lake St. Clair. Special Weather Statement issued for strong winds. • Strong wind forecasts that suggest shoreline issue from this evening into Monday. • Forecasts calling for peak winds down […]
The Province has introduced a number of changes to the Conservation Authorities Act and the Planning Act that significantly either limit and completely change the role of conservation authorities to protect Ontario’s environment and ensure people and property are safe […]
Highlights: • Strong Wind Warning in effect for western Lake Erie • Moderate to strong, south or southwest, winds predicted this evening and overnight. • Risk of shoreline damage and erosion all along the Lake Erie shoreline, including the high […]
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