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Responding to COVID-19 – Operational Changes

Apr 2, 2020

Maitland Conservation is adjusting operations to help reduce the risk of community transmissions of coronavirus (COVID-19). The Maitland Conservation Administration...

Watershed Conditions Statement – Flood Outlook for Port Albert

Apr 1, 2020

In January and February the level of Lake Huron set new record highs for those months. The lake is currently...

Proposed Flood Fringe and Floodway Mapping for Wingham Area

Mar 1, 2020

Flooding, erosion and slope failures are a hazard when people and structures are in areas impacted by them. Maitland Conservation...

Level of Lake Huron Expected to Continue Rising

Nov 8, 2019

Based on the latest information from US and Canadian Hydrographic Services, Maitland Conservation is warning landowners along the shoreline that...

Lake Levels and Shoreline Erosion Videos

Sep 19, 2019

We've added a voice over to our presentations about Lake Huron water levels and shoreline erosion. These presentations are available...

Maitland River Field Survey – Wingham

Jul 31, 2019

Under the direction of the Township of North Huron and the Municipality of Morris-Turnberry, Maitland Conservation has begun preparations to...

Gorrie Conservation Area – update

Jul 19, 2019

The Members of Maitland Conservation have decided to move forward with the process of decommissioning the dam and site cleanup...

Presentation on Shoreline Processes and Lake Levels

Jul 19, 2019

Maitland Conservation staff recently put together a presentation with information on shoreline processes and lake levels. This presentation is available...

Quick Facts – about lake levels, erosion and shore protection

May 22, 2019

Note: a .pdf copy of this factsheet can be downloaded at the bottom of this page. Bluff Erosion Erosion along...

Proposed Changes to Conservation Authorities Act and Funding Cuts Will Impact Services

May 7, 2019

The provincial government is proposing changes to the Conservation Authorities Act that could profoundly impact Maitland Conservation’s services and activities....