SAUGEEN VALLEY CONSERVATION AUTHORITY AUTHORITY MEETING Tuesday March 20, :00 pm A G E N D A

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1 SAUGEEN VALLEY CONSERVATION AUTHORITY AUTHORITY MEETING Tuesday March 20, :00 pm A G E N D A 1. Adoption of Agenda 2. Declaration of Pecuniary Interest 3. Approval of Minutes of Authority Meeting February 13, 2018 attached 4. Presentations a Audited Financial Statements Collins Barrow attached b. Huron-Kinloss Comprehensive Zoning By-Law Matt Farrell, Manager of Building and Planning, Nick Bogaert, MHBC Planning attached c. February Flood Event Gary Senior attached 5. Matters Arising from the Minutes a. Authority Motion Regarding Distribution of Conservation Authorities Funding Letter Wayne Brohman b. Regulation Mapping [Teeswater, Walkerton] Erik Downing 6. Correspondence - attached 7. Reports a. Finance Report Wayne Brohman attached b. Reserve Report Wayne Brohman attached c. Annual Report Wayne Brohman available at meeting d. Program Report attached e. Planning & Regulations Actions Items Wayne Brohman attached 8. New Business a. Agricultural Advisory Committee Appointments Wayne Brohman 9. Other Business a. Saugeen Bluffs Hunting attached b. Memorandum of Understanding Planning Services Update [Huron County] - Wayne Brohman - attached c. Planning & Regulations Customer Service Survey update Wayne Brohman d. News Articles attached Adjournment

2 SAUGEEN VALLEY CONSERVATION AUTHORITY AGENDA Conservation through Cooperation MINUTES MEETING: Authority Meeting DATE: Tuesday February 13, 2018 TIME: 1:00 p.m. LOCATION: Administration Office, Formosa CHAIR: MEMBERS PRESENT: Luke Charbonneau John Bell, Robert Buckle, Mark Davis, Barbara Dobreen, Brian Gamble, Wilf Gamble, Stewart Halliday, Sue Paterson ABSENT WITH REGRETS: Maureen Couture, Kevin Eccles, Dan Gieruszak, Steve McCabe, Mike Smith, Andrew White OTHERS PRESENT: Wayne Brohman, General Manager/Secretary-Treasurer Erik Downing, Manager, Environmental Planning & Regulations Jo-Anne Harbinson, Manager, Water Resources and Stewardship Services Les McKay, Manager, Information Technology Shannon Wood, Manager, Communications Tori Waugh, Agricultural Outreach Program Coordinator Valerie Lamont, Resources Information Technician Janice Hagan, Recording Secretary Guests and Members of the Public Chair Luke Charbonneau called the meeting to order at 1:08 p.m. 1. Adoption of Agenda MOTION #G18-23 Moved by Sue Paterson Seconded by Robert Buckle THAT the agenda be adopted as presented. CARRIED 2. Declaration of Pecuniary Interest No persons declared a pecuniary interest relative to any item on the agenda.

3 Authority Meeting February 13, Minutes of the Authority Meeting January 16, 2018 MOTION #G18-24 Moved by Wilf Gamble Seconded by Barbara Dobreen THAT the minutes of the Authority meeting held on January 16, 2018, be approved as circulated. CARRIED 4. Staff Recognition The following Staff Appreciation Awards were presented to long-serving employees of SVCA: - Ten Year Service Award: Erik Downing, Manager, Environmental Planning & Regulations - Five Year Service Award: Valerie Lamont, Resources Information Technician - Five Year Service Award: Les McKay, Manager, Information Technology 5. Volunteer and Sponsor Appreciation The following major sponsors of SVCA were recognized by Chair Charbonneau, and representatives in attendance were presented with a plaque in appreciation for their financial contribution to SVCA: Bruce Power, Enbridge, Grant s Your Independent Grocer, Grey Bruce Sustainability Network, GSS Engineering Consultants (Owen Sound), John Sutherland & Sons, K s Country Kitchen, Love s Sweetness Maple Syrup, Markdale Rotary Club, Ontario Power Generation, Pine River Watershed Initiative Network, RBC Foundation, Saugeen Bluffs Seasonal Campers, Scotia Bank, Stewardship Grey Bruce, TD Friends of the Environment, Trillium Mutual Insurance Company. The following major volunteers of SVCA (over 100 hours) were recognized by Chair Charbonneau, and those in attendance were presented with a plaque: Bob Zettle, Brian Oberle, Catherine Dickison, Chesley Saddle Club, Faye Moore, Gary Senior, Jack MacLeod, Jim & Barbara Potts, Jim Leask, Johanna Hardy & Family, John & Jeanne Kuntz, Kate Serre, Kincardine Ski Club, Lin & Les Fleming, Lucy Luyten, Marlene Montag, Randy & Judy Wright, Rick Pake, Ruby McCracken, Sam Fraser, Sharon Yorke, The Martin Family, Wayne & Margaret Yeoman. A coffee break was called at 1:45 p.m. and the meeting was reconvened at 2:07 pm. The Chair presented a plaque to Brian Powers who donated a significant property to SVCA which was part of the Glammis Bog Complex, a provincially significant wetland in Bruce County. Brian received a round of applause from the Members. 2

4 Authority Meeting February 13, Matters Arising from the Minutes a. Regulation Mapping Process Erik Downing presented to the members regarding the regulation mapping process. He told the members that Walkerton, Kincardine, and Teeswater mapping need to be updated. Draft Walkerton and Teeswater regulation mapping has been completed and Erik demonstrated how the regulated area has a net decrease. He reviewed the approval process for new mapping. Maintenance additions or modifications that maintain intent and improve accuracy does not require more involved approval process while additions or modifications resulting from comprehensive studies may require re-circulation through the Peer Review/MNR process. Following this approval process requirement, staff recommended that public consultation take place for the Kincardine mapping. The members would like to see public endorsement for the Walkerton and Teeswater locations as well. Erik will make a further presentation regarding Walkerton and Teeswater at the next scheduled Authority meeting. MOTION #G18-25 Moved by Stewart Halliday Seconded by Brian Gamble THAT the Authority supports the regulation mapping approval process for Kincardine as presented by staff. CARRIED MOTION #G18-26 Moved by John Bell Seconded by Brian Gamble THAT the Authority supports the regulation mapping approval process for Teeswater and Walkerton as presented by staff with the addition of a public open house in each community. CARRIED 7. Correspondence - Letter from Lorie Smith, Program Co-ordinator, 52nd Annual Grey Bruce Farmers Week 2018, thanking SVCA for its Gold sponsorship was noted and filed. 8. Reports a. Finance Report The GM/S-T presented the Finance report and noted that there was a surplus in the general levy programs of $221,386 for EPR revenues were higher than expected and expenses were lower which generated most of this surplus. Expenses at the non-revenue parks was down, and utility costs were down significantly. In the non-general levy programs there was a surplus of $277,011. Forestry revenues from tree tenders were $90,000 greater than budgeted. The 3 campgrounds had a combined surplus of $89,600. The Auditors will be presenting the audited financial statements to the Authority at the next scheduled meeting. 3

5 Authority Meeting February 13, 2018 MOTION #G18-27 Moved by Mark Davis Seconded by Robert Buckle THAT the Financial Report to December 31, 2017 be accepted as distributed and further; THAT the Accounts Payable, totaling $113, be approved as distributed. CARRIED b. Program Report The GM/S-T informed the Members that staff are working on the Watershed Report Card which is scheduled for completion in March. The Gilmore vs Nottawasaga CA leave to appeal had been turned down by the Supreme Court of Canada and there is no recourse for any further appeal. Regarding seasonal staff, there may be a slight increase in the employment grants to adjust for minimum wage increases however SVCA may need to reduce staff hours. After discussion the following motion was passed: MOTION #G18-28 Moved by Sue Paterson Seconded by John Bell THAT the Program Report be received as information. CARRIED c. Executive Committee Minutes MOTION #G18-29 Moved by Stewart Halliday Seconded by Wilf Gamble THAT the following Executive Committee Minutes be received by consent: Minutes of Executive Committee Meeting July 14, 2017 Minutes of Executive Committee Meeting July 26, 2017 Draft Minutes of the Executive Committee Meeting January 30, 2018 CARRIED d. Executive Committee Section 28 Hearings MOTION #G18-30 Moved by Robert Buckle Seconded by Brian Gamble THAT the following Executive Committee Section 28 Hearings Minutes be received by consent: Minutes of Executive Committee Section 28 Hearings -Weber July 14, 2017 Minutes of Executive Committee Section 28 Hearings - Lovsin September 27, 2017 Minutes of Executive Committee Section 28 Hearings - Motamed-Khorasani September 27, 2017 CARRIED 4

6 Authority Meeting February 13, 2018 e. Committee Minutes MOTION #G18-31 Moved by Stewart Halliday Seconded by John Bell THAT the following Committee Minutes be received by consent: Draft Minutes of the Parks Committee September 19, 2017 Draft Minutes of the Forestry Committee November 28, 2017 Draft Minutes of the Agricultural Committee December 12, 2017 CARRIED f. Planning & Regulations Actions Items The members requested that the Walkerton, Teeswater and Kincardine mapping be added to the Action Items chart. Wayne informed the Authority that there would be a File Tracking System demonstration at the next Authority meeting. g. Ag Outreach/GLASI Funding Update Jo-Anne Harbinson introduced Tori Waugh, Agricultural Outreach Program Coordinator and she gave a brief review of the Ag Outreach program. Tori briefed the members on the various funding strategies that would allow continuance of the program. She reviewed the possible scenarios if funding was not received. The Chair expressed that the Authority is pleased with the program and that it has improved relationships with the agricultural community. After discussion the following motion was passed: MOTION #G18-32 Moved by Brian Gamble Seconded by John Bell THAT the Authority be willing to support the funding of the Ag Outreach Program to a maximum of $78,000 for the year CARRIED 9. New Business a. Municipal Support for Increased Conservation Authority Base Funding A draft letter was presented to the Authority as a template to be circulated to conservation authorities, and watershed municipalities requesting increased funding from the provincial government. After discussion the following motion was passed: MOTION #G18-33 Moved by Maureen Couture Seconded by Robert Buckle THAT the Authority adopt and circulate the proposed amended letter to Conservation Ontario, the local municipalities and counties, and AMO. CARRIED 5

7 Authority Meeting February 13, 2018 b Goals and Initiatives Wayne reviewed the 2017 Goals and Initiatives and noted that the Bruce Power funded initiatives had been delayed for reasons beyond SVCA s control. c Goals and Initiatives The GM/S-T presented the 2018 Goals and Initiatives. There were no comments. 10. Other Business Due to time constraints, the Chair deferred this item to the next scheduled Authority meeting. 11. Closed Session MOTION #G18-34 Moved by Barbara Dobreen Seconded by Robert Buckle THAT the Authority move to Closed Session, In Camera, to discuss a personnel matter; and further THAT Wayne Brohman and Laura Molson remain in the meeting. CARRIED MOTION #G18-35 Moved by Barbara Dobreen Seconded by John Bell THAT the Authority adjourn from Closed Session, In Camera, and rise and report. CARRIED There were no actions to report from the Closed Session, In Camera. There being no further business, the meeting adjourned at 4:25 p.m. on motion of Barbara Dobreen. Luke Charbonneau Chair Janice Hagan Recording Secretary 6

8 AGENDA Prepared by: Reviewed by: SAUGEEN VALLEY CONSERVATION AUTHORITY FINANCIAL REPORT DECEMBER 31, 2017 D R A F T F O R D I S C U S S I O N Reviewed with and approved by: Date

9 SAUGEEN VALLEY CONSERVATION AUTHORITY DECEMBER 31, 2017 CONTENTS Independent Auditor's Report Statement of Financial Position 1 Statement of Operations 2 Statement of Change in Net Financial Assets 3 Schedule of Revenue 4 Schedule of Expenses 5 Schedule of Accumulated Surplus 6 Statement of Cash Flow 7 Notes to the Financial Statements 8 UNAUDITED SCHEDULES: Schedule 1 - Schedule of Administration Expenses 16 Schedule 2 - Schedule of Program Operation Expenses 17 Schedule 3 - Schedule of Repairs and Maintenance 18 Schedule 4 - Schedule of Revenues and Expenses of Saugeen Parks 19 Schedule 5 - Schedule of Revenues and Expenses of Special Programs 20 Schedule 6 - Schedule of Revenues and Expenses of Vehicles and Equipment 22 Schedule 7 - Schedule of Municipal Levies 23 Schedule 8 - Schedule of Revenues and Expenses of Source Water Protection 24

10 COLLINS BARROW SGB LLP CHARTERED PROFESSIONAL ACCOUNTANTS INDEPENDENT AUDITOR'S REPORT To the Members of Saugeen Valley Conservation Authority: Report on the Financial Statements We have audited the accompanying financial statements of the Saugeen Valley Conservation Authority, which comprise the statement of financial position as at December 31, 2017, and the statement of operations, statement of change in net financial assets and cash flow statement for the year then ended, and a summary of significant accounting policies and other explanatory information. Management's Responsibility for the Financial Statements Management is responsible for the preparation and fair presentation of these financial statements in accordance with Canadian public sector accounting standards and for such internal control as management determines is necessary to enable the preparation of financial statements that are free from material misstatement, whether due to fraud or error. Auditor's Responsibility Our responsibility is to express an opinion on these financial statements based on our audit. We conducted our audit in accordance with Canadian generally accepted auditing standards. Those standards require that we comply with ethical requirements and plan and perform the audit to obtain reasonable assurance about whether the financial statements are free from material misstatement. An audit involves performing procedures to obtain audit evidence about the amounts and disclosures in the financial statements. The procedures selected depend on the auditor's judgment, including the assessment of the risks of material misstatement of the financial statements, whether due to fraud or error. In making those risk assessments, the auditor considers internal control relevant to the Authority's preparation and fair presentation of the financial statements in order to design audit procedures that are appropriate in the circumstances, but not for the purpose of expressing an opinion on the effectiveness of the Authority's internal control. An audit also includes evaluating the appropriateness of accounting policies used and the reasonableness of accounting estimates made by management, as well as evaluating the overall presentation of the financial statements. We believe that the audit evidence we have obtained is sufficient and appropriate to provide a basis for our audit opinion. Opinion In our opinion, the financial statements present fairly, in all material respects, the financial position of Saugeen Valley Conservation Authority as at December 31, 2017, and the results of its operations and its cash flows for the year then ended in accordance with Canadian public sector accounting standards. Unaudited Information We have not audited, reviewed or otherwise attempted to verify the accuracy or completeness of the schedules on pages 16 through 24 of the Saugeen Valley Conservation Authority financial statements. Licensed Public Accountants Walkerton, Ontario March 21, 2017

11 SAUGEEN VALLEY CONSERVATION AUTHORITY STATEMENT OF FINANCIAL POSITION AS AT DECEMBER $ $ Financial assets Cash and cash equivalents (Note 2) 2,824,246 2,641,006 Accounts receivable (Note 4) 441, ,599 Temporary investments (Note 3) 500,000-3,765,600 2,899,605 Liabilities Accounts payable and accrued liabilities 154, ,321 Deferred revenue (Note 5) 880, ,478 1,035,408 1,127,799 Net financial assets 2,730,192 1,771,806 Non-financial assets Tangible capital assets (Note 6) 9,270,699 9,079,833 Prepaid expenses 27,852 21,283 9,298,551 9,101,116 Accumulated surplus (Page 6) 12,028,743 10,872,922 Approved Director Director The accompanying notes are an integral part of these financial statements 1

12 SAUGEEN VALLEY CONSERVATION AUTHORITY STATEMENT OF OPERATIONS FOR THE YEAR ENDED DECEMBER 31 Budget Actual Actual $ (Note 9) $ $ Revenue (Page 4) Government transfers and special programs 168, , ,157 Municipal levies 1,734,982 1,724,287 1,699,761 Authority generated 1,270,515 1,497,962 1,191,127 Other 258,361 1,757, ,950 3,432,527 5,141,834 3,671,995 Expenses (Page 5) 3,517,723 3,986,013 3,803,117 Annual surplus (deficit) (85,196) 1,155,821 (131,122) Accumulated surplus, beginning of year 10,872,922 10,872,922 11,004,044 Accumulated surplus, end of the year (Page 6) 10,787,726 12,028,743 10,872,922 The accompanying notes are an integral part of these financial statements 2

13 SAUGEEN VALLEY CONSERVATION AUTHORITY STATEMENT OF CHANGE IN NET FINANCIAL ASSETS FOR THE YEAR ENDED DECEMBER 31 Budget Actual $ (Note 9) $ $ Actual 2016 Annual surplus (deficit) (85,196) 1,155,821 (131,122) Acquisition of tangible capital assets - (115,852) (131,682) Amortization of tangible capital assets - 341, ,893 Loss on disposal of tangible capital assets - 121, Proceeds on disposal of tangible capital assets - 4,394 1,501 Contributed tangible capital assets - (542,600) - Change in prepaid expenses - (6,568) 779 Change in net financial assets (85,196) 958,386 77,812 Net financial assets, beginning of year 1,771,806 1,771,806 1,693,994 Net financial assets, end of year 1,686,610 2,730,192 1,771,806 The accompanying notes are an integral part of these financial statements 3

14 SAUGEEN VALLEY CONSERVATION AUTHORITY SCHEDULE OF REVENUE FOR THE YEAR ENDED DECEMBER 31 Budget Actual Actual $ (Note 9) $ $ Revenues Government Transfers Administration 1, Program operations 144, , ,669 Capital programs 12,000-1,656 Saugeen parks (Schedule 4) 11,000 16,416 11, , , ,575 Source Water Protection (Schedule 8) , , , ,157 Municipal Levies (Schedule 7) General levies 1,639,730 1,639,731 1,617,370 Special levies 95,252 84,556 82,391 1,734,982 1,724,287 1,699,761 Authority Generated Agricultural lands 11,500 11,526 11,300 Education program fees 32,105 31,617 31,739 Forestry products 210, ,110 86,426 Grey Bruce forestry service 260, , ,600 Planning and regulation fees 238, , ,175 Saugeen parks (Schedule 4) 492, , ,596 Rental homes 5,460 5,485 5,385 Water Quality Monitoring 20,000 20,195 2,906 1,270,515 1,497,962 1,191,127 Other Interest earned - 33,907 27,710 Vehicle and equipment recoveries (Schedule 6) 153, , ,906 Donation revenue - SVCA Foundation 10,000 5,000 10,000 Donation revenue - other - 4,923 7,900 Miscellaneous operations 17, ,871 68,392 (Loss) on disposal of tangible capital assets - (121,412) (443) Administration overhead 77,236 66,807 71,611 Special programs (Schedule 5) - 489, ,469 Stream gauge maintenance contracts Contributed tangible capital assets - 542, ,361 1,757, ,950 Total Revenue 3,432,527 5,141,834 3,671,995 The accompanying notes are an integral part of these financial statements 4

15 SAUGEEN VALLEY CONSERVATION AUTHORITY SCHEDULE OF EXPENSES FOR THE YEAR ENDED DECEMBER 31 Budget Actual Actual $ (Note 9) $ $ Expenses Administration (Schedule 1) 501, , ,040 Program operations (Schedule 2) 2,061,760 1,921,176 1,904,828 Repairs and maintenance (Schedule 3) 65,000 43,029 55,973 Saugeen parks (Schedule 4) 654, , ,641 Vehicles and equipment (Schedule 6) 222, ,151 95,188 Agricultural lands 7,430 11,344 5,632 Property management 5,180 2,877 3,028 Other expenses - 3,839 5,415 3,517,723 3,161,403 3,146,745 Amortization (Note 6) - 341, ,893 3,517,723 3,503,182 3,484,638 Total Source Water Protection Expenses (Schedule 8) ,582 Total Special Program Expenses (Schedule 5) - 482, ,897 Total Expenses 3,517,723 3,986,013 3,803,117 The accompanying notes are an integral part of these financial statements 5

16 SAUGEEN VALLEY CONSERVATION AUTHORITY SCHEDULE OF ACCUMULATED SURPLUS FOR THE YEAR ENDED DECEMBER 31, 2017 Opening Balance From Operations To Operations Closing Balance $ $ $ $ Reserves Agricultural Lands 30,000 10,029-40,029 Computer Upgrades 21, ,616 Environmental Planning 65,417 28,923 28,564 65,776 Forest Management 221, ,716 81, ,213 Greenock Trails 10,000-10,000 - House Repairs 22,197 5,087-27,284 Kincardine Maintenance 135,535 2, ,410 Land Management 54,867 18,520 2,441 70,946 Legal Fees 35,000 15,607-50,607 LTD/OMERS/Benefits 19, ,569 Office Equipment 35, ,593 Ortho Imagery 11,297 4,225-15,522 Property Acquisition 151,497 7,110 6, ,583 Resource Centre 4, ,435 Retiree Benefits 31,000 7,555 3,053 35,502 Saugeen Parks 49,761 90,457 11, ,259 Self Insured Damaged 26, ,949 Short Term Disability 28, ,825 Stewardship 44,960 55, ,830 Vehicle Replacement 87,229 7,123-94,352 Wetland Acquisition 52, ,967 Working Capital 655, , ,400 1,357,777 1,793,089 1,215, ,380 2,758,044 Tangible Capital Assets 9,079, , ,616 9,270,699 10,872,922 1,873, ,996 12,028,743 The accompanying notes are an integral part of these financial statements 6

17 SAUGEEN VALLEY CONSERVATION AUTHORITY Cash flows from (for): STATEMENT OF CASH FLOW FOR THE YEAR ENDED DECEMBER $ $ Operating activities Annual surplus (deficit) 1,155,821 (131,122) Non-cash items: Amortization of tangible capital assets 341, ,893 Loss on disposal of tangible capital assets 121, Contributed tangible capital assets (542,600) - 1,076, ,214 Changes in non-cash working capital balances (Note 11) (281,714) 3,562 Net change in cash from operations 794, ,776 Investing activities Acquisition of tangible capital assets (115,852) (131,682) Proceeds on disposal of tangible capital assets 4,394 1,501 Purchase of temporary investments (500,000) - (611,458) (130,181) Net change in cash position 183,240 80,595 Cash and cash equivalents, beginning of year 2,641,006 2,560,411 Cash and cash equivalents, end of year 2,824,246 2,641,006 The accompanying notes are an integral part of these financial statements 7

18 SAUGEEN VALLEY CONSERVATION AUTHORITY Nature of Operations NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS AS AT DECEMBER 31, 2017 The Saugeen Valley Conservation Authority ("the Authority") is established under the Conservation Authorities Act of Ontario to further the conservation, restoration, development and management of natural resources, other than gas, oil, coal and minerals, for the watersheds within its area of jurisdiction. The watersheds include areas in the Municipalities of Arran-Elderslie, Brockton, Kincardine, South Bruce, Grey Highlands, Morris-Turnberry and West Grey, the Townships of Huron-Kinloss, Chatsworth, Southgate, Howick, and North Wellington, and the Towns of Saugeen Shores, Hanover, and Minto. The Authority is a registered charity and is exempt from income taxes. 1. Summary of Significant Accounting Policies The financial statements have been prepared by the management of the Authority in accordance with Canadian generally accepted accounting principles for organizations operating in the local government sector as recommended by the Public Sector Accounting Board of The Canadian Institute of Chartered Accountants. Significant aspects of the accounting policies adopted by the Authority are as follows: (a) (b) (c) Basis of Accounting Sources of revenue and expenses are reported on the accrual basis of accounting. The accrual basis of accounting recognizes revenues as they become available and measurable. Expenses are recognized as they are incurred and measurable as a result of receipt of goods or services and the creation of a legal obligation to pay. Revenue Recognition Government transfers are recognized in the financial statements in the period in which events giving rise to the transfer occur, providing the transfers are authorized, any eligibility criteria have been met and reasonable estimates of the amount can be made. General and special municipal levies are recognized as revenue when the amounts are levied on the municipalities. Authority generated revenue and special program revenue is recognized when the price is fixed or determinable, collectability is reasonably assured and services are provided to customers. Other revenues are recognized on an accrual basis. Deferred Revenue Revenue restricted by legislation, regulation, or agreement and not available for Authority purposes is reported as deferred revenue on the statement of financial position. The revenue is reported on the statement of operations in the year in which it is used for the specified purpose. 8

19 SAUGEEN VALLEY CONSERVATION AUTHORITY NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS AS AT DECEMBER 31, Summary of Significant Accounting Policies (continued) (d) (e) Internally Restricted Surplus Appropriations are made from operations to reserves for future expenses and contingencies for such amounts as are deemed appropriate, and upon approval of the Authority members. Tangible Capital Assets Tangible capital assets are recorded at cost, which includes all amounts that are directly attributable to acquisition, construction, development or betterment of the asset. Cost includes overheads directly attributable to construction and development. Amortization is reflected on a declining balance basis over the estimated useful life of the assets at the following amortization rates: Buildings 5% Conservation Areas 5% Erosion and Flood Control 5% Equipment 15% Floodwarning Equipment 5% Vehicles 30% Information Technology 3 year straight-line (f) (g) Contributed tangible capital assets are recognized as assets and revenue at fair value at the time they are received. Classification of Expenses To achieve consistency of reporting by the Conservation Authorities in Ontario, expenses are reported to follow the classifications set up by the Ministry of Natural Resources and Forestry. These are as follows: General Administration expenses include those associated with head office functions other than technical staff and associated programs. Program Operation expenses include technical and program operations support staff, operations and maintenance of water control structures, forest management and expenses at Saugeen Parks. Other expenses include repairs and maintenance, vehicles and equipment, agricultural land expenses, property management, special employment projects, motor pool, etc. Vehicles and Equipment The Authority operates a motor pool of vehicles and equipment. Internal charges for the use of vehicles and equipment are made to the various projects of the Authority based on an hourly or distance travelled rate, which is designed to recover all costs of operating the pool including replacement of equipment. These internal charges are included in the appropriate expense classifications. 9

20 SAUGEEN VALLEY CONSERVATION AUTHORITY NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS AS AT DECEMBER 31, Summary of Significant Accounting Policies (continued) (h) (i) (j) (k) Use of Estimates The preparation of financial statements in accordance with Canadian generally accepted accounting principles requires management to make estimates and assumptions that affect the reported amounts of assets and liabilities at the date of the financial statements, and the reported amounts of revenues and expenses during the reporting period. The principle estimates used in the preparation of these financial statements are the determination of the estimated useful life of tangible capital assets. Actual results could differ from management's best estimates as additional information becomes available in the future. Cash and Cash Equivalents Cash and cash equivalents include cash on deposit, short-term deposits with a maturity of three months or less at acquisition and temporary bank overdrafts which form an integral part of the Authority's cash management. Pension Plan The Authority offers a pension plan for its full-time employees through the Ontario Municipal Employee Retirement System ("OMERS"). OMERS is a multi-employer, contributory, public sector pension fund established for employees of municipalities, local boards and school boards in Ontario. Participating employers and employees are required to make plan contributions based on participating employees' contributory earnings. The Authority accounts for its participation in OMERS as a defined contribution plan and recognizes the expense related to this plan as contributions are made, even though OMERS is itself a defined benefit plan. Financial Instruments The Authority considers any contract that creates a financial asset, a financial liability or equity instrument as a financial instrument, except in limited items such as leases and loan commitments. Initial recognition and measurement A financial asset or a financial liability is recognized when the Authority becomes a party to the contractual provisions of the financial instrument. Financial assets originated or acquired or financial liabilities issued or assumed in an arm s length transaction, are initially measured at their fair value. Subsequent measurement Changes in fair value of investments in equity instruments are recognized in annual surplus in the period incurred. All other financial assets and financial liabilities are measured at amortized cost. Impairment At the end of each reporting period, the Authority assesses whether there are any indications that financial assets measured at cost or amortized cost may be impaired. 10

21 SAUGEEN VALLEY CONSERVATION AUTHORITY NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS AS AT DECEMBER 31, Cash and Cash Equivalents $ $ Cash - Operating Funds 1,515,369 2,040,799 Cash - Source Water Protection Guaranteed Investment Certificate, interest at 1.8%, matures November 14, 2018, cashable after 90 days 1,308, ,000 Included in the Operating Funds is a high interest account which earns interest at 1.5%. 3. Temporary Investments 2,824,246 2,641,006 Temporary investments consist of a non-redeemable Guaranteed Investment Certificate (GIC) with a maturity date of December 4, 2018, earning an interest rate of 1.57%. The GIC is carried at cost which approximates the fair market value. 4. Accounts Receivable $ $ Municipal Levies 84,002 83,196 Other 357, , , , Deferred Revenue $ $ Source Water Protection - 569,594 Individual programs 63,697 63,529 Ministry of Natural Resources and Forestry, and Municipalities 164, ,190 Other Deferred Revenue 652, , , ,478 11

22 SAUGEEN VALLEY CONSERVATION AUTHORITY 6. Tangible Capital Assets NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS AS AT DECEMBER 31, 2017 Balance 2016 Additions Disposals Balance 2017 Cost $ $ $ $ Land 3,527, ,600-3,944,957 Buildings 1,683, ,000 (125,000) 1,683,169 Conservation Areas 966,936 14, ,513 Erosion and Flood Control 13,419, ,419,193 Equipment 351,488 3, ,373 Floodwarning Equipment 236, (2,000) 235,594 Vehicles 231,262 81, ,816 Information Technology 153,006 14,947 (13,452) 154,501 20,569, ,479 (140,452) 21,087,116 Accumulated Amortization $ $ $ $ Buildings 788,846 44, ,562 Conservation Areas 493,865 22, ,813 Erosion and Flood Control 9,525, ,680-9,720,277 Equipment 230,742 17, ,237 Floodwarning Equipment 133,846 5,146 (1,164) 137,828 Vehicles 185,140 37, ,870 Information Technology 131,220 19,065 (13,455) 136,830 11,489, ,780 (14,619) 11,816,417 Net Book Value $ $ Land 3,527,357 3,944,957 Buildings 894, ,607 Conservation Areas 473, ,700 Erosion and Flood Control 3,893,596 3,698,916 Equipment 120, ,136 Floodwarning Equipment 102,832 97,766 Vehicles 46,122 89,946 Information Technology 21,786 17,671 9,079,833 9,270,699 12

23 SAUGEEN VALLEY CONSERVATION AUTHORITY 7. Revolving Credit Facility NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS AS AT DECEMBER 31, 2017 The Authority has available a Royal Bank of Canada revolving credit facility with a maximum limit of $200,000. The facility bears interest at bank prime plus 1.25% and is due on demand. As at December 31, 2017, the balance is $NIL ( $NIL). The Authority also has a $75,000 VISA credit limit facility available. 8. Pension Plan The employees of the Authority participate in the Ontario Municipal Employees Retirement Saving Plan ("OMERS"). Although the plan has a defined retirement benefit for employees, the related obligation of the Authority cannot be identified. The Authority has applied defined contribution plan accounting as it has insufficient information to apply defined benefit plan accounting. The amount contributed to OMERS for 2017 was $130,542 ( $128,232) for current service costs and is included as an expense on the statement of operations. 9. Budget Amounts The 2017 budget amounts for Saugeen Valley Conservation Authority were approved by the Authority members and have been restated to conform to the basis of presentation of the revenues and expenses on the statement of operations and net assets. The budget numbers have not been audited. 10. Commitments The Authority has entered into an operating lease agreement for a Xerox 7835 copier requiring 48 monthly payments of $121 commencing September The lease expires September The Authority has entered into an operating lease agreement for a Xerox 7855 copier requiring 36 monthly payments of $166 commencing May The lease expires May The Authority has entered into an operating lease agreement for a 2016 Toyota Rav4 requiring 36 monthly payments of $386 commencing May The lease expires May The Authority has entered into an agreement for the operation of an online reservation system for two campgrounds requiring escalating annual payments, starting at $8,400 in 2018 and increasing $1,400 each year until The agreement is for 5 years, beginning 2018 and ending in The minimum annual payments on these commitments for the next five years are as follows: 2018 $16, $13, $11, $12, $14,000 13

24 SAUGEEN VALLEY CONSERVATION AUTHORITY 11. Cash Flow Information NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS AS AT DECEMBER 31, 2017 The net change in non-cash working capital balances consists of: $ $ Accounts Receivable (182,755) 20,296 Prepaid Expenses (6,568) 779 Accounts Payable and Accrued Liabilities 8,492 (72,157) Deferred Revenue (100,883) 54,644 (281,714) 3, Financial Instruments The Authority's financial instruments consist of cash, accounts receivable, temporary investments and accounts payable. The significant financial risk the Authority is exposed to is Credit Risk. It is management's opinion that the organization is not exposed to significant currency risk, interest rate risk, liquidity risk or market risk. Credit Risk is the risk that one party to a financial instrument will cause a loss for the other party by failing to pay for its obligation. The Authority is exposed to credit risk in connection with the collection of its accounts receivable. The Authority mitigates this risk by maintaining credit approval and payment policies and the Authority does not anticipate significant loss for non-collection. 14

25 SAUGEEN VALLEY CONSERVATION AUTHORITY UNAUDITED SCHEDULES DECEMBER 31, 2017 D R A F T F O R D I S C U S S I O N Reviewed with and approved by: Date 15

26 SAUGEEN VALLEY CONSERVATION AUTHORITY SCHEDULE 1 SCHEDULE OF ADMINISTRATION EXPENSES FOR THE YEAR ENDED DECEMBER 31 (UNAUDITED) Budget Actual Actual $ $ $ General Administration Wages and benefits 307, , ,969 Board of Directors' allowances 25,500 23,109 23,214 Staff mileage and expenses 12,000 11,328 11,799 Equipment, purchases and rentals 1,000 14, Materials and supplies 19,400 14,879 16,505 Insurance 18,000 17,847 17,500 Property taxes 7,000 7,274 7,091 Conservation Ontario levy 25,000 24,958 24,176 Other 5,000 3,964 3,502 Administrative centre operating expenses 50,000 37,741 59,167 Consultant fees - 25,142 4,149 Legal, audit fees and bank charges 10,500 11,119 10,685 Health and safety expenses 12,000 8,074 12,065 Advertising and staff development 6,500 1,534 2,252 Sutherland Centre operating expenses - - 6,358 Self insurance 1, Resource Centre operating expenses 1,000 3,242 61, , , ,281 Less amounts capitalized - (14,951) (53,241) 501, , ,040 Resource centre renovations - 50,450 Equipment - 2,791 IT infrastructure 14,951-14,951 53,241 16

27 SAUGEEN VALLEY CONSERVATION AUTHORITY SCHEDULE 2 SCHEDULE OF PROGRAM OPERATION EXPENSES FOR THE YEAR ENDED DECEMBER 31 (UNAUDITED) Budget Actual Actual $ $ $ Flood Control Flood control structures 134, , ,600 Flood warning, river forecasting and operation of dams 191, , ,838 Land Management Taxes on provincially significant lands 28,000 30,048 28,400 Property and land management 57,807 55,182 52,077 Forest management SVCA lands 164, , ,657 Grey Bruce forestry service 236, , ,918 Geographical information systems / 173, , ,678 information technology Water Management Plan input and review and regulation enforcement 650, , ,334 Water quality 114, ,756 98,172 Community Relations Conservation information 222, , ,472 Conservation education 89,269 86,087 84,977 2,061,760 1,922,092 1,932,123 Less amounts capitalized - (916) (27,295) Total Program Operation Expenses 2,061,760 1,921,176 1,904,828 Capital Acquisitions Flood warning - Equipment Land Management - IT infrastructure - 25,875 Community relations - IT infrastructure - 1, ,295 17

28 SAUGEEN VALLEY CONSERVATION AUTHORITY SCHEDULE 3 SCHEDULE OF REPAIRS AND MAINTENANCE FOR THE YEAR ENDED DECEMBER 31 (UNAUDITED) Budget Actual Actual $ $ $ Water Management Surveys, Studies and Capital Projects Durham Frazil Ice Works - - 3,312 Durham Ice Management 24, Lake Huron Centre for Coastal Conservation 10,000 10,000 10,000 Lockerby Dam Works - - 1,533 Walkerton Dyke Repairs - 2,239-34,000 12,239 14,845 Recreational Capital Projects Non-revenue parks upgrades 7,100 4,376 12,273 Picnic tables Saugeen Bluffs C.A. - Horse Camp - 4,788 22,866 Saugeen Parks Improvements 7,900 15, Greenock Wetland Trails - 1,598 9,945 15,000 26,953 45,155 Other Capital Projects Land transfer costs - 6,024 - Document scanning 16,000 12,389 18,839 16,000 18,413 18,839 65,000 57,605 78,839 Less amounts capitalized - (14,576) (22,866) 65,000 43,029 55,973 Capital Acquisitions Saugeen Bluffs - Horse Camp 4,788 22,866 Saugeen Bluffs, Splash Pad 9,788-14,576 22,866 18

29 SAUGEEN VALLEY CONSERVATION AUTHORITY SCHEDULE 4 SCHEDULE OF REVENUES AND EXPENSES OF SAUGEEN PARKS FOR THE YEAR ENDED DECEMBER 31 (UNAUDITED) Budget Actual Actual $ $ $ Revenue from Revenue Producing Conservation Areas Brucedale C.A. 63,300 71,935 62,984 Durham C.A. 193, , ,713 Saugeen Bluffs C.A. 227, , , , , ,005 Government Grant 11,000 16,416 11, , , ,255 Expenses from Revenue Producing Conservation Areas Brucedale C.A. 50,336 43,964 55,304 Durham C.A. 197, , ,274 Saugeen Bluffs C.A. 245, , , , , ,874 Excess of Revenue Over Expenses for the Year for Revenue Producing Conservation Areas 1,881 97,571 56,381 Revenue from Non-Revenue Producing Conservation Areas Donations Miscellaneous revenues 8,600 9,212 8,590 8,600 9,312 8,590 Expenses from Non-Revenue Producing Conservation Areas 161, , ,767 Excess of Expenses Over Revenue for the Year for Non-Revenue Producing Conservation Areas (152,910) (134,459) (120,177) 19

30 SAUGEEN VALLEY CONSERVATION AUTHORITY SCHEDULE 5 SCHEDULE OF REVENUES AND EXPENSES OF SPECIAL PROGRAMS FOR THE YEAR ENDED DECEMBER 31 (UNAUDITED) Actual Actual $ $ Revenue Brockton Tree Planting Project 5,958 2,492 CACIS Conference - 28,808 DFO Mildmay Dam Removal 103,229 - Durham Camper Fund Emerald Ash Borer Info & Detection Program 6,941 7,366 Great Lakes Agriculture Stewardship Initiative 109,235 92,340 Great Lakes Guardian Grant - 2,845 Grey Sauble Contract 44,878 43,802 Markdale Dam Removal 52,922 - Healthy Lake Huron 15,232 - Bruce Power Water Quality Program 60,376 - Penetangore Watershed Group 8,000 12,259 Bruce Power Program 53,981 - Pine River OMAF COA Agreement 2,674 15,626 Power Work Camp 6,000 6,000 Saugeen Valley Children's Safety Village 2,934 1,483 Summer Experience Program 5,962 6,114 SVCF Funded Projects Valard Maintenance Career Works Festival 10,000 10,000 Youth Outdoor Expo 1, , ,469 Expenses Brockton Tree Planting Project 5,958 2,492 CACIS Conference - 28,808 DFO Mildmay Dam Removal 103,229 - Durham Camper Fund Emerald Ash Borer Info & Detection Program 6,941 7,366 Great Lakes Agriculture Stewardship Initiative 109,235 92,340 Great Lakes Guardian Grant - 2,845 Grey Sauble Contract 44,878 43,802 Bruce Power Water Quality Program 60,376 - Healthy Lake Huron 15,232 - Markdale Dam Removal 52,922 - Penetangore Watershed Group 8,000 12,259 Pine River OMAF COA Agreement 2,674 15,626 Power Work Camp - 92 Saugeen Valley Children's Safety Village 2, Bruce Power Program 53,981 - Summer Experience Program 5,962 6,114 SVCF Funded Projects Valard Maintenance

31 SAUGEEN VALLEY CONSERVATION AUTHORITY Career Works Festival 10,000 10,000 Youth Outdoor Expo 1, , ,897 Excess of Revenue Over Expenses for the Year 6,700 6,572 21

32 SAUGEEN VALLEY CONSERVATION AUTHORITY SCHEDULE 6 SCHEDULE OF REVENUES AND EXPENSES OF VEHICLES AND EQUIPMENT FOR THE YEAR ENDED DECEMBER 31 (UNAUDITED) Budget Actual Actual $ $ $ Revenue Vehicles 100,000 89,023 86,913 Equipment 20,000 17,026 16,738 Office equipment 15,000 9,818 8,255 Gain on disposal of vehicles and equipment 18, , , ,906 Expenses Vehicles Operating costs 59,780 54,219 47,194 Repairs and maintenance 12,000 12,952 15,669 Equipment Operating costs 2,500 2,992 2,205 Repairs and maintenance 8,000 4,515 6,818 Office equipment Operating costs 13,000 12,666 12,713 95,280 87,344 84,599 Excess of Revenue Over Expenses for the Year, Before Leasing of Vehicles and Equipment 57,720 28,523 27,307 Purchasing and Leasing of Vehicles and Equipment 127,000 99,246 38,869 (69,280) (70,723) (11,562) Less amounts capitalized - (85,439) (28,280) Excess of (Deficiency in) Revenue Over Expenses for the Year (69,280) 14,716 16,718 Capital Acquisitions Praxair Welder 3,885 - Vehicles 81,554 28,280 85,439 28,280 Capital Disposals Vehicles - (1,500) - (1,500) 22

33 SAUGEEN VALLEY CONSERVATION AUTHORITY SCHEDULE 7 SCHEDULE OF MUNICIPAL LEVIES FOR THE YEAR ENDED DECEMBER 31 (UNAUDITED) Modified Current Market Value in 2017 General 2017 Special Levies Watershed Apportionment Levies $ % $ $ Arran-Elderslie 316,553, ,506 22,915 Brockton 1,066,502, ,961 11,483 Chatsworth 389,720, ,112 - Grey Highlands 553,256, ,581 - Hanover 860,479, ,914 - Howick 27,420, ,799 - Huron-Kinloss 721,587, ,680 1,500 Kincardine 2,311,893, ,458 6,875 Minto 309,626, ,597 - Morris-Turnberry 19,211, ,991 - Saugeen Shores 2,705,831, ,175 4,880 South Bruce 568,257, ,551 - Southgate 732,696, ,138 - Wellington North 446,499, , West Grey 1,460,523, ,702 36,807 12,490,061, ,639,731 84,556 23

34 SAUGEEN VALLEY CONSERVATION AUTHORITY SCHEDULE 8 SCHEDULE OF REVENUES AND EXPENSES OF SOURCE WATER PROTECTION FOR THE YEAR ENDED DECEMBER 31 (UNAUDITED) Actual Actual $ $ Source Water Protection Program Funding Operations - 95,582 Source Water Protection Expenses Operations - 95,582 Excess of Revenue Over Expenses for the Year

35 AGENDA Delegation Request Form The Township of Huron-Kinloss requests to be a delegation at the March 20, 2018 Saugeen Valley Conservation Authority Board of Directors Meeting. Speaking on behalf of the Township will be Matt Farrell, Manager of Building and Planning and Nick Bogaert, MHBC Planning. Subject / Title of Presentation The Township has retained MHBC Planning to complete a comprehensive review of its Zoning Bylaw in early An Open House was held on September 9, Following it was apparent that additional work was required related to mapping environmentally protected lands. MHBC conducted a more detailed review of more than 200 individual comments submitted. Concerns about the extent / identification of the EP zone on specific properties as well as mapping discrepancies. In some instances, zoning mapping was not updated to include properties where studies were conducted and hazards lines were modified as a result. MHBC has worked closely with the Conservation Authorities to go through the EP mapping to refine the limits in areas where there are existing uses and in response to comments received. The Saugeen Valley Conservation Authority has identified areas that they are unable to support the full extent of the refinements requested without a site specific investigation. We would like to bring to the Board s attention that this has been an extensive exercise with significant costs associated for both the Conservation Authority Staff, the Consultant and Township Staff. Attached are a couple of examples of current properties with mapping discrepancies and constraints. Sincerely, Emily Dance, Clerk

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40 AGENDA 1078 Bruce Road 12, P.O. Box 150, Formosa ON Canada N0G 1W0 Tel , Fax , REPORT 4c REPORT TO: Saugeen Valley Conservation Authority Members FROM: Gary Senior, Sr. Manager Flood Warning and Land Management DATE: March 20, 2018 SUBJECT: February 2018 Flood NOTE: The stream flows and rainfall values cited in this report are provisional at this time and are subject to change. Values cited are all from SVCA stream gauge stations and rain gauges unless indicated otherwise. The information is not intended to be used for any purpose beyond this report. This report summarizes the flood event that occurred from February 20th to 24th, Of special significance was the situation in Paisley, where 24-hour on-site monitoring of an ice jam was necessary. 1.0 Watershed Conditions Prior to the Flood Prior to the flood, stream flows in the SVCA Watershed were in their normal range for the time of year. There was a high-water event from January 12 th to 14 th this year that produced flows generally in the range of a mean annual flood, or a typical flood in a normal year. Apart from the fact that a flood of this magnitude in mid-january isn t very common, this earlier flood set up the river ice conditions that played a critical factor in the subsequent February flood. December of 2017 and early January of 2018 had below normal air temperatures, which created a rather extensive and thick ice cover for many watercourses. With a warm spell and rain in mid-january, a flood resulted but it also produced many ice jams. Some jams moved through the river systems but others became lodged at various locations throughout the Saugeen Watershed. Cold weather returned which locked these ice jams into place and most didn t move again until the February flood. Moreover, these ice jams stayed in place for so long and during cold temperatures that in some cases the jumble of individual ice pieces re-froze into massive chunks or blocks. So, when the ice jams became mobile again during the February flood, these conglomerated ice chunks had tremendous mass and power as they tumbled down river. Watershed Member Municipalities Municipality of Arran-Elderslie, Municipality of Brockton, Township of Chatsworth, Municipality of Grey Highlands, Town of Hanover, Township of Howick, Municipality of Morris-Turnberry, Municipality of South Bruce, Township of Huron-Kinloss, Municipality of Kincardine, Town of Minto, Township of Wellington North, Town of Saugeen Shores, Township of Southgate, Municipality of West Grey

41 As for the snowpack, prior to the February flood all of the SVCA area of jurisdiction had snow cover, with the snow water equivalent equal to about 50 mm of water in open areas. During the flood, all the snow melted in the open areas as it did in much of the wooded and shaded areas. This snowmelt was a contributing factor to the flood, along with the rain. The SVCA Flood Forecast Centre issued a Flood Watch on Sunday, February 18 th, advising of oncoming significant rain and above-normal temperatures, with flooding to be expected. The message also highlighted the presence of ice jams which could increase localized flooding. 2.0 Weather Conditions Much of the flooding was in response to heavy rainfall that started around 4:00 pm Monday, February 19 th and ended at about 7:00 am Wednesday, February 21 st. The rainfall lasted for approximately 40 hours and was continuous except for a break of four hours in the afternoon of the 20 th. The greatest rainfall occurred during the early hours of the 20 th. No part of the SVCA Watershed escaped the rain (see Fig. 1). The highest amount collected by SVCA rain gauges was mm near Priceville and the lowest was 51.0 mm near Cedarville. The average amount was 62.5 mm. The snowpack could not absorb much rain and the ground was still frozen, as a result runoff was accelerated. On Tuesday, the high temperature reached 13 C, which is well above normal, and that lead to further snowmelt. Although cooler air returned on Wednesday afternoon, the day-time temperatures remained above zero throughout the flood event. 3.0 Flood Magnitude This flood event was noteworthy, both for the time of year and the magnitude of flows. The peak flows that occurred in this flood are the highest so far this year for all of the 10 streamflow monitoring stations operated by the SVCA and for all of the 11 stations operated by Water Survey of Canada. The fact that this flood produced the highest flows this year to date isn t surprising, given that it s only February, but there is a strong possibility this flood will be the peak flow for all of

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43 If this flood remains the largest in 2018, that will be a statistical anomaly. The annual high flow occurring in the month of February has happened before but is uncommon. For the Walkerton streamflow monitoring station, which began operating in 1915, there have been only three times February had the high flow for the year (1968, 1981, and 2009). For other stations, most have three such occasions too, though not all the same years as Walkerton. The provisional peak flow at Walkerton of 475 cubic metres per second (cms) occurred on February 22 nd and it was the eighth largest flood based on the 102 years of data available. For Walkerton, this flood represents close to a 1 in 20-year flood. The definition of a 1 in 20-year flood is a flood that has a 5% chance of being equaled or exceeded in any given year. At the Main Saugeen River in Hanover this flood was the second largest since the stream gauge became operational in The preliminary flow value of 218 cms for this February event has only been exceeded by the April 2016 flood (231 cms). With the third largest flood occurring in 2014 (204 cms), that means the three largest floods in Hanover have all happened within the last five years over the 35- year period data has been collected at this gauge station. For most of the other stream gauge stations, among those that weren t affected by ice, this flood generally represented the third largest flow on record. That is to say, this flood is the third-highest since the stations have been in operation and does not imply that a higher flow has necessarily never occurred before. For some stations this flood did not rank as high, but it was within the top ten for all. Some of the flow data must be treated with due caution, as ice jams and channel ice means raw discharge values are artificially high. While water level data that is affected by ice jamming is still of some merit, as it shows the maximum water level reached, the level can t be used for determining flow unless appropriate adjustments are made after the fact. Three stream gauge stations affected by ice were located near Paisley, two on the Main Saugeen River and one on the Teeswater River. As such, those flow values were rendered essentially useless for flood forecasting purposes. With the tense situation that occurred in Paisley, as described below, not having reliable flow information was an impediment. While it is not that unusual for these particular stream gauges stations to be affected by ice, normally it doesn t cause much of an issue. 4.0 Paisley In Paisley there was an ice jam upstream of Johnston s Dam or Fisher s Mill Dam on the Teeswater River. As both the Main Saugeen River and Teeswater Rivers water levels rose during the flood, the space underneath the beams of the Queen Street Bridge was reduced to virtually zero. If the ice jam at the dam had broken loose while there was no capacity at the bridge opening, there could have been serious flooding in the north part of the community. Given the flood threat, two SVCA personnel were on-site monitoring the situation on a 24-hour basis from the evening of Wednesday, February to 21 st to 9:30 am Saturday, February 24 th. Had the ice jam reached the bridge while the river level was still near the bridge beams, those on-site staff would have immediately notified the Works Manager/Emergency Preparedness Coordinator for Arran-Elderslie and SVCA staff in Formosa, and reacted to the situation as it evolved. 4

44 During that same period, there were always two SVCA personnel stationed in the Formosa office that monitored stream gauges and handled communications needs. The Formosa personnel were also on a 24-hour basis and their primary responsibility was to be the liaison with the staff in the field and with external agencies should the ice become jammed at the bridge. The north portion of Paisley is protected by flood control dykes. The dykes are designed to contain the Hazel Flood event. The dyke system includes the section beside the Teeswater River and the dam, but had the ice jam become wedged under the Queen St. Bridge there could have been a rapid rise in river level with flows ultimately overtopping Queen St. and the dyke. Such flooding and river flow obstruction could have damaged the dyke, which might have led to disastrous flooding in Paisley. As a precaution, the municipality notified the residents north of the Teeswater River that an evacuation order could be issued on short notice. The ice jam did finally release and move down river, but fortunately that occurred when water levels were dropping and there was sufficient room for it to pass under the bridge with no consequences. At the same time SVCA staff were monitoring the Teeswater River round-the-clock, there were at least two staff from the Bruce County Transportation and Environmental Services Department also on site at all times. The Bruce County employees had the responsibility for closing the bridge to traffic should floodwater overtop the road. The Paisley Dykes were completed in 1986 and this is the first time that this ice jam scenario coincided with extremely high river levels. It is also the first time SVCA staff needed to be stationed continuously for many days on-site at the dykes. Ice jamming on the Teeswater and Saugeen Rivers at Paisley is not unusual, although it has been less common in recent years due to the generally warmer winters. In fact, the issue was examined in the original 1979 Paisley Flood Control Study that proposed the dykes and in a subsequent report some years later. However, this is the first time in the 33 years since the dykes were built that full obstruction of the Queen St. Bridge was a real possibility. 5.0 Upper Durham Dam (McGowan Falls Dam) On the evening of Wednesday, February 21 st just when the Queen St. bridge situation became apparent, there was flooding occurring at the Upper Durham Dam. Flows were very high but the real issue was a tremendous amount of floating ice and debris that became stuck in the dam bays. With the dam openings partially obstructed, floodwater overflowed around the north end of the dam (which is the intended overflow route) but water also overtopped the embankment at the south end of the dam. Earlier, on Monday, February 19 th (Family Day), SVCA staff had removed the stop logs and flashboards from the dam in anticipation of the expected flood. The logs and boards are kept in the dam over winter to help control frazil ice and are normally removed prior to the spring freshet, but in this case an earlier removal was needed. So, at the time of the flood, the dam bays were fully open but blockages from ice and debris reduced the capacity such that overtopping around both ends of the dam occurred. 5

45 Given the situation at the dam, two SVCA field staff were stationed over night at the site to remove debris where possible and to monitor the flooding. The height of the floodwater was the highest SVCA staff can recall, including former staff who have decades of on-site experience. Although there was no further overtopping at the south of the dam other than that one night, ongoing occasional monitoring during the day continued for the rest of the week, as debris continued to move down river. So, at one point the SVCA had 24-hour staffing ongoing at Paisley, Durham, and Formosa. 6.0 SVCA Actions Responding to this flood demanded a considerable number of staff and time to effectively monitor and react to the situation. In total, 16 staff persons were involved in flood duty responsibilities at some point during the event. There was a total of approximately 440 hours spent on flood duty, which includes both time in the office and in the field. Some individuals worked 16-hour days and some even over 24 hours straight. A total of four Flood Watch messages were issued by the SVCA, beginning on February 18 th and extending to February 24 th. Although flood levels had generally peaked by February 21 st or 22 nd, the Flood Watch remained in effect in recognition of the ongoing situation in Paisley and in some parts of the Watershed there was the continued potential for ice jams to move. It should be remembered that the role of the SVCA during a flood is primarily to monitor stream flow and weather conditions, to issue flood messages, to offer information and advice to municipal officials, and to maintain our own dams. The Authority s role is not to perform flood combat or to deal directly with affected residents, as those functions are the responsibility of the municipality or other designated agencies. Moreover, the Authority does not direct actions or issue instructions to the municipality, rather recommendations are provided when requested. 7.0 Flood Damages Fortunately, this flood doesn t appear to have caused any damage to the Paisley Dykes or to the Queen St. Bridge. Although, SVCA staff will be doing a more thorough checking of the dykes later this year. The main structural elements of the Upper Durham Dam appear to have withstood the flood. However, a shallow amount of the ground surface at the south end of the dam was washed away and the walkway railing and access gate at the north end were bent when struck but debris. As for municipal infrastructure, the costliest damage was at the Main Street Bridge over the North Saugeen River in Chesley. This County-owned structure was damaged when a pier shifted during the flood. The bridge is now closed to both vehicular and pedestrian traffic, and the community is effectively cut in half. The County is proceeding with an accelerated plan to replace the bridge this year. This flood also caused some municipal roads to be closed when they were overtopped by floodwater and some washouts resulted, but it appears that most of these incidents were located in the usual lowlying flood prone areas. Some ice/debris jams did back up water at roads and bridges which caused higher water levels than typically experienced. 6

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47 AGENDA 1078 Bruce Road 12, P.O. Box 150, Formosa ON Canada N0G 1W0 Tel , Fax , Report 7a Report To: From: Authority Members, Saugeen Valley Conservation Authority Laura Molson, Manager, Accounting Date: March 20, 2018 Subject: Financial Report Please find attached the financial report for the period ending January 31, Also attached is the January 2018 cheque list for your review. Recommendation: THAT the Financial Report to January 31, 2018 be accepted as distributed and further; THAT the Accounts Payable, totaling $154, be approved as distributed. Watershed Member Municipalities Municipality of Arran-Elderslie, Municipality of Brockton, Township of Chatsworth, Municipality of Grey Highlands, Town of Hanover, Township of Howick, Municipality of Morris-Turnberry, Municipality of South Bruce, Township of Huron-Kinloss, Municipality of Kincardine, Town of Minto, Township of Wellington North, Town of Saugeen Shores, Township of Southgate, Municipality of West Grey

48 Saugeen Valley Conservation Authority Financial Report General Levy Programs January 31, 2018 (Unaudited) Program Approved Budget Budget YTD Revenue Actual YTD % Actual/ Budget YTD Approved Budget Budget YTD Expenses Actual YTD % Actual/ Budget YTD Surplus/ (Deficit) Administration 446,770 36,911 36, % 446,770 37,387 34,739 93% 2,075 Flood Control Flood Warning System 215,896 17,908 17, % 215,896 14,526 12,867 89% 5,041 Water Management Flood Control Structures 139,885 11,656 11, % 139,885 7,457 8, % 3,121 Water Quality 109,797 8,882 8, % 109,797 5,640 6, % 2,691 Environmental Planning & Regulations 733,915 47,746 55, % 733,915 46,392 43,749 94% 11,571 Information Technology & GIS 177,931 14,827 14, % 177,931 10,591 11, % 3,579 Community Relations Information 218,309 18,192 18,026 99% 218,309 15,312 15, % 2,704 Education 91,291 4,621 4, % 91,291 6,703 5,572 83% (951) Land Management Non-Revenue Parks & Lands 179,789 14,374 14, % 179,789 4,891 5, % 9,007 Property (General) 60,925 5,077 5, % 60,925 6,369 5,995 94% (918) Total - General Levy Programs 2,374, , , % 2,374, , ,618 96% 37,920

49 Saugeen Valley Conservation Authority Financial Report Non-General Levy Programs and Capital Projects January 31, 2018 (Unaudited) Program Revenue Expenses Approved Budget Budget YTD Actual YTD % Actual/ Budget YTD Approved Budget Budget YTD Actual YTD % Actual/ Budget YTD Surplus/ (Deficit) Land Management Revenue Parks: Brucedale C. A. 68,400 2,000-0% 52, % (463) Durham C. A. 218,900 2,000 1,788 89% 217,498 3,130 2,778 89% (990) Saugeen Bluffs C.A. 243,700 2,000 1,788 89% 230,237 2,420 2,371 98% (583) Rental Properties 5, % 4, % 458 Agricultural Lands 11, % 7, % - Motor Pool 177,100 7,700 7,100 92% 177,100 6,925 6,721 97% 379 Forest Management Authority Forests 230, % 210,977 12,141 12, % (12,882) Grey Bruce Forestry Services 201, % 197,325 2,006 1,121 56% (1,121) Capital Projects Water Management 17, % 17, % - Total-Non General Levy & Capital Programs 1,173,245 14,162 11,138 79% 1,114,757 27,214 26,340 97% (15,202) Summary Total - General Levy Programs 2,374, , , % 2,374, , ,618 96% 37,920 Total-Non General Levy & Capital Programs 1,173,245 14,162 11,138 79% 1,114,757 27,214 26,340 97% (15,202) 3,547, , , % 3,489, , ,958 96% 22,718 Budget YTD surplus/(deficit) 11,874 10,844

50 Cheques for Approval January 2018 Cheque Number Vendor Description Amount Buffett Taylor Benefits-January $ 8, Conservation Ontario CA Levy $ 12, Tori Waugh GLASI Expenses (AFS) - Gift Cards $ QLab Systems Ltd. PayDirt Payroll Annual Renewal fee $ Town Crier Subscription renewal $ Land Improvement Contractors of Ontario Convention Registration $ Somerville Nurseries Inc. Nursery Stock deposit $ 16, Municipality of Grey Highlands Property taxes $ The Rider.Com Advertising - SBCA $ The Rider.Com Advertising - SBCA $ Buffett Taylor Benefits-February $ 9, Municipality of West Grey Property Taxes $ 5, Town of Saugeen Shores Property Taxes $ 1, Township of Chatsworth Property Taxes $ 1, Township of Huron-Kinloss Property Taxes $ Jo-Anne Harbinson Staff Travel $ Bruce Grey Forest Festival Bruce Grey Forest Festival Donation $ 3, VOID Didn't print properly $ Andy's Country Repair Vehicle Maintenance $ Blackburn Radio Inc. Advertising - Planning and Regulations $ Buddsteel Archiectural Products Ltd. Park Maintenance $ Canadian Fire & Flood Formosa Office Cleaning $ Carquest Vehicle/Equipment Maintenance $ ComPsych Canada Ltd. EAP Program $ 1, Corporate Express Office Supplies $ Desco Plumbing & Heating Park Maintenance $ The Drafting Clinic Canada Limited Service call - Plotter Repairs $ 1, Foxton Fuels Limited Furnace Fuel - Maintenance Shop $ 1, Freiburger Welding Park Maintenance $ Hanover Home Hardware Park Maintenance/ Shop Supplies $ Holst Office Pro Office supplies $ Liftsafe Engineering & Service Annual Inspection of Hoist & Chainfall $ Loucks & Loucks Legal fees - Planning & Regulations questions $ McLeans Home Hardware Signage - Bluffs $ Niagara Escarpment Views Advertising $ Praxair Canada Inc. Health & Safety $ Purolator Courier Courier $ Randy's Lock-Safe & Alarm Replacement Key for Dump Truck $ Saugeen Valley Conservation Foundation Donations & Gifts $ SGS Canada Inc. Water Quality Sampling $ Signup Signs Signs for Vehicles/Sulphur Springs $ Sunbelt Rentals Health & Safety/Park/Maintenance $ Thinq Technologies IT Admin - Plotter Ink, Parts $ 1, UPI Energy Vehicle Fuel $ 2, Waste Management Waste Disposal $ Water & Wellness Water for Office $ Telfer Wegg Speaker Gifts $ Xerox Canada Ltd. Photocopier Charges $ $ 75, AFS =Alternate Funding Source

51 Internet Payments for Approval January 2018 Vendor Description Amount Royal Bank Visa Software Upgrade -Manifold $ Royal Bank Visa Meeting Exp/Booth/Annual Fee/SVCF Purchases $ Royal Bank Visa Cloud Subscription/Annual Fee $ Royal Bank Visa CVOR renewal/h&s Supplies/Travel $ Royal Bank Visa Forestry Supplies $ Royal Bank Visa Vehicle Fuel $ Royal Bank Visa Maintenance/Supplies/Safety Boots/Small Tool Purchase $ Royal Bank Visa Vehicle Maintenance $ Royal Bank Visa ComRel Supplies $ Royal Bank Visa Staff Travel $ Royal Bank Visa Water Management Office Supplies/Membership Renewal/Uniform purchase $ Royal Bank Visa Lunch&Learn/Conservation Education Supplies/Vehicle Fuel $ Royal Bank Visa Subscription/ComRel Supplies/Meeting Expense $ Royal Bank Visa Vehicle Fuel/Maintenance/Workshop $ Royal Bank Visa Tool Replacement $ Royal Bank Visa McKay Pay Admin Fee $ Royal Bank Visa Staff Travel $ Royal Bank Visa Exterminator license renewals/vehicle Maint./Signage/Conference $ Bell Bluffs CA Phone 7206 $ Bell Durham CA Phone 2074 $ Bell Flood Warning Gauges/Middle Dam 1533 $ 1, Bell Shop Phone 2711 $ Bell Sulphur Spring CA Raingauge 2968 $ Bell Mobility Parks Internet 8482 $ Bruce Telecom Parks/Floodwarning Phones -Consol $ Hurontel Ripley Gauge $ Hydro One Aberdeen Gauge $ Hydro One Beatty Gauge $ Hydro One Bluffs Line Meter $ Hydro One Brucedale CA $ Hydro One Brucedale CA $ Hydro One Brucedale CA $ Hydro One Brucedale CA $ Hydro One Brucedale street light 6852 $ Hydro One Cedarville Gauge $ Hydro One Durham CA $ Hydro One Durham CA Hydro Sites $ Hydro One Durham Gauge $ Hydro One Durham Hydro Sites $ 8.41 Hydro One Durham Middle Dam $ Hydro One Durham Storage Barn $ Hydro One Formosa Office $ 1, Hydro One Greenock Gauge $ Hydro One McBeath Gauge $ Hydro One Mount Forest Gauge $ Hydro One Neustadt Gauge 1633 $ Hydro One Paisley Pumping Station $ Hydro One Priceville Gauge $ Hydro One Scone Gauge 6343 $ Hydro One Sulphur Spring CA $ Hydro One Sulphur Spring CA-park only $ Hydro One Varney CA $ Minister of Finance December Remittance $ 3, OMERS December Remittance $ 20, PitneyWorks Postage $ Receiver General Income Tax, EI, CPP - Jan 6 $ 15,195.69

52 Visa Transactions over $100 since last meeting Vendor Description Amount Manifold Software Limited Software Upgrade -Manifold $ Can-Am Equine Booth for show $ Microsoft Online Cloud Subscription - January 2018 $ OSG Health & Safety Supplies $ TSC Stores MNS Maintenance $ AVShop.ca ComRel Supplies $ Soil & Water Conservancy Membership Renewal $ Conservation Ontario Workshop registration $ Canadian Tire Tool Replacement $ Quality Hotel & Suites Toronto Airport East Staff Travel $ Ministry of the Environment & Climate Channge Exterminator license renewals $ The Old Garage Wood Fire Lunch and Learn meeting $ AFS =Alternate Funding Source

53 Internet Payments for Approval January 2018 Vendor Description Amount Receiver General Income Tax, EI, CPP - Jan 20 $ 16, Receiver General January Remittance $ 4, Telus Cell phones $ 1, Union Gas Formosa Office $ Wightman Telecom Phones/Fax/Internet $ WSIB December Remittance $ 5, Total $ 79, AFS = Alternate Funding Source

54 AGENDA 1078 Bruce Road 12, P.O. Box 150, Formosa ON Canada N0G 1W0 Tel , Fax , MEMO TO: SVCA Members DATE: March 20, 2018 FROM: SUBJECT: Laura Molson, Manager, Accounting Wayne Brohman, General Manager/Secretary-Treasurer Reserve Report The appropriations to and from reserves based on the December 31, 2017 year end are attached for your review. Recommendation: THAT appropriations to and from reserves as at December 31, 2017 be approved as distributed. Watershed Member Municipalities Municipality of Arran-Elderslie, Municipality of Brockton, Township of Chatsworth, Municipality of Grey Highlands, Town of Hanover, Township of Howick, Municipality of Morris-Turnberry, Municipality of South Bruce, Township of Huron-Kinloss, Municipality of Kincardine, Town of Minto, Township of Wellington North, Town of Saugeen Shores, Township of Southgate, Municipality of West Grey

55 Saugeen Valley Conservation Authority Statement of Continuity of Reserves For the period ended December 31, 2017 Balance January 1, 2017 From Operations To Reserves To Operations From Reserves Balance December 31, 2017 Reserve Agricultural Lands 30,000 10,029-40,029 1 Computer Upgrades 21, ,616 2 Environmental Planning 65,417 28,923 28,564 65,776 3 Forest Management 221, ,716 81, ,214 4 Greenock Trails 10,000-10, House Repairs 22,197 5,087-27,283 6 Kincardine Maintenance 135,535 2, ,410 7 Land Management 54,867 18,520 2,441 70,945 8 Legal Fees 35,000 15,607-50,607 9 LTD/OMERS/Benefits 19, , Office Building & Equipment 35, , Ortho Imagery/FW Software 11,297 4,225-15, Property Acquisition 151,497 7,110 6, , Resource Centre 4, , Retiree Benefits 31,000 7,555 3,053 35, Saugeen Parks 49,761 90,457 11, , Insurance Deductible 26, , Short Term Disability 28, , Stewardship 44,960 55, , Vehicle Replacement 87,229 7,123-94, Wetland Acquisition 52, , Working Capital 655, , ,400 1,357,775 1,793,088 1,215, ,380 2,758,043 Notes cont'd next page

56 1. Reserve covers fence repairs, hazard tree removal and water supply issues at the McBeath pasture. In 2017 lane repairs were done at McBeath at a cost of about $5, Regular computer equipment upgrades are included in annual budgets. This reserve is for unseen or emergency needs such as a server crash. 3. Reserve originated from significant fees on large Milton hydro line project. Funds used in 2017 covered an additional P&R staff position for part of the year. In 2018 most or all the reserve is designated to cover salary costs for a short-term contract position. 4. Represents accumulated profits over many years in the Forestry Dept. from timber sales. Timber prices and the amount of harvestable timber available fluctuate year to year. Reserve is to cover possible lean years. Grey Bruce Forestry department and the Forest Management department had a combined surplus in 2017 of $147,000. $81,000 was taken from this reserve in 2017 to purchase a used dump truck. 5. Funds from this reserve were used in 2016 for Greenock Swamp trail improvements including a wooden boardwalk, parking area and signage. This work is completed, and a reserve is no longer required. 6. Reserve covers repairs for the Sulphur Spring house (roof, septic, furnace) and/or eventual demolition of the house. 7. Funding was provided by MNRF to cover maintenance and upgrades on the Kincardine flood control structures. 8. Reserve is for upgrades to Non-revenue parks (Allan Park, Stoney Island, Sulphur Spring, Greenock). Increase in 2017 due mostly to transfer of remaining funds in the Greenock Trails reserve (Note 5). 9. Reserve is to cover future legal costs related to planning and regulation enforcement or other legal matters. Reserve was not used in It seemed prudent to increase the reserve to $50,000 given the recent litigious experiences of other CAs. 10. Reserve covers continuing benefit costs should an employee go on long term disability leave. 11. Reserve is to cover unexpected expenditures for the Formosa office (roof, windows, parking lot, furnaces). 12. The ortho-imagery (aerial photos) is updated every five years. This reserve is built up over the 5 years. Reserve also covers possible flood warning software upgrades. 13. Represents the net funds from the sale of the Bluffs house in The net change in this reserve reflects the net effect of the sale of the Wood s property house offset by legal/appraisal costs to acquire that donated property. 14. Reserve is to cover possible upgrades on the Resource Centre basement at Sulphur Spring. 15. SVCA pays a share of the group health benefits for qualified retired employees for a maximum of 4 years to age 65. Several long serving employees are approaching retirement. 16. Reserve covers capital expenditures for the campgrounds. The reserve increases when the campgrounds generate a net profit and decreases for net losses and for capital expenditures. In 2017 combined campground surplus of $90,000 was offset by $12,000 of capital expenditures (splash pad, water lines, pressure tanks). 17. The maximum deductible on SVCA s insurance policy is $25,000.

57 18. SVCA self-insures employee short term disability coverage. This reserve was set up in 2014 to cover the costs should a temporary replacement be required for an employee on short term disability. 19. Funds for this reserve originally came from payroll savings generated by a staff member being lent to the Source Water Protection program part time for 8 months in In 2016 the reserve was increased by $24,000 from surplus Water & Erosion Control Infrastructure (WECI) funding on a 2005 project. This reserve was increased to $100,000 to encourage an increase in stewardship projects that directly benefit the watershed. 20. Funds are reserved to cover replacements for the vehicle fleet and for other large equipment purchases. Funding comes from the Motor Pool dept. 21. Funds are set aside in case an opportunity arises to purchase a significant wetland property.

58 AGENDA 1078 Bruce Road 12, P.O. Box 150, Formosa ON Canada N0G 1W0 Tel , Fax , Report #7c Program Reports Flood Warning A significant flood event occurred from February 20th to 24th. A separate report on this event will be provided by staff at the March 20 th meeting. The stop logs and flashboards that were in the Upper Durham Dam, which are for frazil ice management, were removed by staff on February 19th. Although this removal was done somewhat earlier than usual, it was necessary due to the expected flood event. The flashboards in the Lower Durham Dam were also removed. Field staff have been quite busy monitoring and inspecting SVCA s dams and flood control structures, to ensure ice and debris don t interfere with the operations. Land Management Given the absence of snow, inspections of the three campgrounds have been done to check for any winter damage to buildings, vandalism, or fallen trees. No major problems have been found so far. New homes have been found for the ornamental birds that resided in the bird pen at Sulphur Spring Conservation Area. This action was the first step in winding down this facility at the park. The drinking water system at Sulphur Spring CA was inspected by Grey Bruce Health Unit staff and they renewed the Directive (approval) for the park. Administration The audit of the 2017 financial statements was completed by Collins Barrow. The auditor will present the financial statements to the Authority for approval on March 20. As requested by the Authority, the amended letter of support for Conservation Authority base funding was sent to upper and lower tier watershed municipal CAOs/clerks, Conservation Ontario and AMO in February. Administration staff were busy completing numerous year end funding and payroll reporting. Watershed Member Municipalities Municipality of Arran-Elderslie, Municipality of Brockton, Township of Chatsworth, Municipality of Grey Highlands, Town of Hanover, Township of Howick, Municipality of Morris-Turnberry, Municipality of South Bruce, Township of Huron-Kinloss, Municipality of Kincardine, Town of Minto, Township of Wellington North, Town of Saugeen Shores, Township of Southgate, Municipality of West Grey

59 Conservation Education Winter programming was busy this year with many programs. Staff are now finishing up winter and March Break programming then getting ready for spring 2018 programs. DEER Bruce Power, in partnership with education staff from Saugeen Conservation, provides 64 full days of free conservation education programs including bussing for all schools in the Bluewater District and Bruce Grey Catholic District School Boards. Twenty days of programming so far this winter have involved students in programming from winter survival to forest management, snowshoeing and species at risk programming. Schools participating included: Notre Dame School, Owen Sound; Holy Family School, Hanover; St. Vincent- Euphrasia School, Meaford; Hanover Heights Community School, Hanover; Dawnview Public School, Hanvoer; St. Peter and St. Paul s School, Durham; Peninsula Shores District School, Wiarton; St. Mary s School, Owen Sound; St. Anthony s School, Kincardine; Ripley Huron Community School, Ripley; St. Teresa of Calcutta School, Walkerton; Arran Tara Elementary School, Tara; Hepworth Central Public School Hepworth; Highpoint Community School, Dundalk; Sullivan Community School, Desboro; Spruce Ridge Community School, Durham and East Ridge Community School, Owen Sound. A few schools needed to be rescheduled later in March and April due to staff being re-assigned to the flood watch in February. Spring programming will begin again the end of April. WREN This winter the snowshoeing opportunities were hit or miss, but a number of programs still took place with a few schools: Hillcrest Central Public School in Teeswater and Holland Chatsworth Community School were both able to do their planned programs. Victoria Cross Public School in Mount Forest originally planned to have all kindergarten students participate in a day-long snowshoeing adventure that was postponed and then eventually changed into flood safety programming. March Break will be busy with programs scheduled with the Hanover Recreation Department, Bruce County Museum and Bruce Power Visitors Centre. Flood Waters and You Over 250 students from Victoria Cross Public School in Mount Forest have already participated in our Flood Safety programs this past month. Given this year s impressive floods, there are a number of other schools slated to participate in the program over the next month. Earth Week Programming Enbridge has sponsored this program yet again this year. Invitations went out to schools across the watershed and all 30 available spots filled within hours of posting. Schools can choose from six different themes: Water; Shrinking our Environmental Footprint; Forests; Invasive Species; Species at Risk; or Environmental Games. Each interested school gets a half day; three presentations with up to 60 students participating per presentation and programs will run April 16 to 20. Meetings Bruce Grey Forest Festival Grey Bruce Water Festival Sacred Heart High School Genesis Program

60 Forestry Tree marking for the 2018 forestry work plan is well underway. The plantation thinning marking has been contracted out to a private consultant with the results probably available by early spring. The marking for the hardwood improvement harvest at the Glammis Bog property is well underway with completion expected by mid-march. Revenue projections are expected to be on target as market trends are staying strong for After several visits to the Glammis Bog property for forest management purposes, it has been observed that this area has seen excessive ATV use. The hydro transmission corridor runs along the northern boundary of the recently donated Powers Property which allows easy unrestricted access into the forested property. One specific trail in this area can virtually be called a mud bogging trail as it is all chewed up with numerous ponds of mud and water along its length. It is also evident, thanks to the 2015 ortho photos that a former beaver flood area on Authority property is extensively used by ATV s to play in the mud. Staff will be taking measures to minimize this abuse of Authority property by first installing signs and investigating other means of restricting access. Water Resources and Stewardship Services Ministry of Natural Resources and Forestry (OMNRF) Water and Erosion Control Infrastructure (WECI) Capital Investment Program for Conservation Authorities As previously reported, applications have been made and submitted to OMNRF - WECI on February 12, With the support of Municipal motions, the SVCA has applied on behalf of two Municipalities, Brockton and West Grey for major repairs to the Walkerton Dyke and concrete repairs at the Durham Dams (Upper and Lower), respectively. There has not been any information provided on the progress of the review and approval process from the Ontario Ministry of Natural Resources and Forestry. Following the extreme runoff event in February, site inspections on the SVCA capital works flood and erosion control structures will begin. Lake Huron Centre for Coastal Conservation In support of the Coastal Action Plan activity, the Lake Huron Centre for Coastal Conservation hosted three events along the Lake Huron coast. Coastal Speaker series were held in Kincardine on March 1, Goderich on March 6 and Port Franks on March 8. Each event hosted local community groups to speak about various aspects of the shoreline. Jo-Anne Harbinson had a display at the March 1 event and Tineasha Brenot from the Coastal Centre spoke to a crowd of 35 attendees about the phragmites removal project at Brucedale Conservation Area. On May 10 and 11, the Coastal Centre is hosting their 10 th biennial Is the Coast Clear Coastal Conference to be held in Grand Bend at the Oakwood resort. This conference will provide a forum for environmental professionals and the general public to learn about issues affecting Lake Huron s coastal environment. Experts from the Great Lakes region will speak about coastal topics, local actions and solutions to the lakes environmental challenges. For more information on the conference and to register go to:

61 Penetangore Watershed Group The Penetangore Watershed Group (PWG) is getting ready for spring tree planting endeavours and will be looking to host grade 7 and 8 students from St. Anthony s and Huron Heights in early May for a tree planting site along Lorne Creek in the Municipality of Kincardine. In addition, the PWG has been successful with receiving funding from Bruce Power to support the Municipal Tall Tree and Shade Tree initiatives. Presentation to Saugeen Shores Ad Hoc Waterfront Committee Manager of Water Resources and Stewardship Services gave an Authority presentation to the Saugeen Shores Ad Hoc Waterfront Committee. Information relating to an overview of Authority programs, and more specific information on phragmites removal and work at the Brucedale Conservation Area was provided. Members were also interested in learning about the benefits of Low Impact Development (LID) and how installation of structures can reduce overland runoff. Staff also provided the committee with the actions and outreach that Saugeen Conservation has been doing to reach the agricultural community with regards to water quality improvement and soil health within our watershed. Phragmites meeting with Local Conservation Authority Staff Staff from Ausable Bayfield CA organized a meeting of Lake Huron shoreline conservation authorities to talk about each of our respective work in the area of invasive phragmites control efforts. St. Clair Region CA (SCRCA) has been battling the invasive plant since at least Of note, SCRCA has an ongoing service contract with municipal drainage superintendents for the maintenance of municipal drains under the Drainage Act and the removal of phragmites. In addition to extensive acres of phragmites along the Lake Huron shoreline, the majority of their municipal drains have been choked with phragmites, thus reducing capacity and they have been spraying yearly at different areas. Some of the funding to spray phragmites on CA properties is coming from their Foundation. SCRCA also has a contract to maintain county properties to spray for phragmites. They have found when cutting phrag below water levels, that it takes at least 3 feet of depth of water to push back or kill the plant by removing its access to oxygen. SCRCA has been successful in receiving Great Lakes Guardian Community Fund support to access funds to spray phragmites. It was noted that Lambton County was looking at hiring a staff person that would deal strictly with phragmites in the county. Ausable Bayfield Conservation Authority (ABCA) indicated that the CA started dealing with phragmites control in 2011 and started on CA properties in Port Franks where there is a number of species at risk threatened. ABCA has completed an Invasive Species Strategy to guide their work and efforts in the watershed, starting with ABCA lands and where Species at Risk are impacted then assisting other landowners. Other areas of work for ABCA are focused in areas where there is a high community engagement present for the removal of phragmites. Over the past three years, ABCA staff have been contracted by Huron County to spray county road allowances where phragmites is present. ABCA will also make their services available to local landowners based on an approved fee schedule. Maitland Valley CA has limited issues of phragmites in their municipal drains at this time, but has hired ABCA to spray a couple of sites in their watershed. They do not have any in-house staff working on phragmites removal at this time. Grey Sauble Conservation Authority (GSCA) has been mapping phragmites in the watershed and doing some control. GSCA has been contracted by Grey County to map the extent of phragmites along county roads. Mapped areas are uploaded to EDD Maps Early Detection and Distribution Mapping System that is a tool where locations and invasive species types can be plotted to maps and users can access these maps. Go to Web site for more information: In 2017, GSCA started a community loan program for equipment that groups could use to cut phragmites below water. SVCA has applied for funding to start a

62 similar program in our watershed. GSCA has been actively cutting in water phrag on some of the CA properties along the shoreline. Programming at GSCA is supported by Municipal General Levy. Huron County Stewardship Council indicated that the Huron County Clean Water Program agreed to put a new category in their funding to support phragmites removal. They spoke about a ground up approach that they are working on with community members in the Lower Maitland River area to assist and encourage action on the ground. Water Quality Winter maintenance on the Authority s 23 Provincial Groundwater Monitoring Network (PGMN) wells is now complete. This includes taking manual level measurements, downloading data and swapping out faulty and/or old equipment. This information has been forwarded to Ministry of the Environment and Climate Change (MOECC). Water Quality and other staff members completed the development of our next set of Watershed Report Cards to be released in March 2018 World Water Day. The Report Cards have been submitted electronically to Conservation Ontario. Development and work will continue on the individual sub watershed report cards. Staff continue to take monthly and storm event samples at the ISCO (automated water sampler) site in support of Healthy Lake Huron (HLH) in the Pine River watershed, as well as downloading and processing data from the meteorological and flow-based data loggers at this site. This data is being used in the Rural Stormwater Management Model (RSWMM) to determine the impact and effectiveness of stewardship work and best management practices. So far this year Shaun has sent 20 samples from 4 separate events to the MOECC for analysis. This month Shaun completed sorting the 35 samples from benthos sampling conducted last spring. Data from this program is used for the Watershed Report Cards and by the Ontario Benthos Biomonitoring Program (OBBN) administered by MOECC. Water Resources staff have begun the interview process for the Water Resources Technician position to be filled this spring. Agricultural Outreach Program - Great Lakes Agricultural Stewardship Incentive (GLASI) Program The Cover Crop Incentive Program The 2017 Cover Crop Incentive Program residue surveys have been completed and reimbursements will be sent out shortly for those applicants that were in compliance with the required residue counts. Community Outreach Tori Waugh, Agricultural Outreach Coordinator, has attended multiple AGM s and conferences so far this year, greatly contributing the SVCA s network in the agricultural community, as well as aiding in the formation of the 2018 Coffee, Crops & Donuts workshop series. Future Funding Strategy Activities Staff have completed and submitted an application for funding from TD Friends of the Environment Fund. Staff have completed and submitted an application for the Ontario Trillium Foundation for funding to a

63 subcommittee of Stewardship Grey Bruce (SGB), to engage in a prospective 4 year partnered Soil and Water Stewardship program. As part of these efforts, a 4-year funding strategy and work plan has been developed and a formal collaboration agreement between SVCA and SGB created. Meeting Attended for Water Management Department Stewardship Grey Bruce Grey Bruce Sustainability Network Pine River Watershed Initiative Network Huron Kinloss Water Quality Presentation Local Initiatives Meeting Conservation Authority Phragmites Meeting Innovative Farmers Association Conference Ontario Soil and Crop Improvement Association Annual Meeting Bruce County Soil and Crop Improvement Annual Planning Meeting and AGM Bruce County Soil and Crop -Compaction Trial and Soil Health Survey Ontario Soil Heath Network Environmental Planning & Regulations Meetings attended and other ENVIRONMENTAL PLANNING & REGULATIONS (EPR) Department Work and Updates February 7, 2018, Paul Elston, Michelle Gallant, Matt Armstrong, Candace Hamm, and Erik Downing participated in Search Warrant Provincial Offences Training in London, in support of imminent changes to the CA Act and in support of the current Act. February 13, 2018, Michelle Gallant participated in level two Provincial Offences Training session at Black Creek Pioneer Village. February 16, 2018 Candace Hamm participated in Watershed Planning Guideline Webinar. February 20-24, 2018, most department staff involved in 24 hour flood monitoring for watershed and Paisley ice jam situation. Typical EPR duties put on hold to deal with watershed flood monitoring. March 8, 2018, Agricultural drainage contractors regulation clarification letter circulated to all known drainage contractors working in SVCA area to try and address large number of drainage violations SVCA staff are seeing. March 9, 2018, Emily Payton participated in a teleconference associated with the new Planning Appeal mechanism in Ontario (formerly OMB). Candace Hamm continuing her involvement with Huron-Kinloss Comprehensive Zoning By-law Review process in February and March. Erik Downing continuing his involvement with South Bruce Official Plan update process. Erik Downing continuing his review of new Grey County Official Plan. Numerous large subdivision developments keep Candace (Lakeside Woods Town of Saugeen Shores, JDR Developments Brockton, Noeckerville South Bruce, Saugeen Cedar Heights West Hanover, Rayville Developments Grey Highlands, Stonebook Grey Highlands, West Links Saugeen Shores) and Erik (Bluewater

64 Estates Town of Saugeen Shores, Summerside Town of Saugeen Shores, Southampton Landing Town of Saugeen Shores, DJ Developments West Grey, Bren Lea Estates Hanover, London Road Wellington North) busy. General Department Updates Mild February/March increased inquires to the SVCA compared to typical winter conditions. Matt Armstrong took over the northern review area of the watershed from Paul Elston as the primary Regulation Officer in January Paul Elston will take over all SVCA area Municipal Drain reviews for Issued Permit Report: Ontario Inc. c/o Rob Thompson, Kincardine Town Part Park Lots 1 and 2, Part 4, RP 3R Unit Residential Dwelling. Regulated Area Andrew & Jessie Fullerton, Artemesia Part Lot 12, Concession 1 NDR; Being Parts 1 and 2, RP 17R Construction of a single detached dwelling (2354 sq. ft.) and accessory building (shop sq. ft.), installation of a sewage disposal system, driveway installation including entrance culvert, and related works. Regulated Area Vicki and Matt Murphy, Elderslie 224 Concession 2. To construct a 1,580 square foot addition to an existing dwelling, including an attached garage and full basement, with related grading and excavation. Regulated Area Mike Held, Normanby Part Lots 24 and 25, Concession 15. The construction of an approximate 40 foot by 64 foot accessory building. Regulated Area Barry Elmes and Jennifer Bedford, Kincardine Town 338 Goderich Street, Part Goderich Street, Part Railway Reserve, Townplot, Parts 1 and 2 Plan 3R6519. Construction of an approximate 503 square foot addition to the south side of the existing dwelling, and construction of an approximate 188 square foot deck to the south side of an existing deck, and related excavation, filling, grading, and landscaping. Regulated Area Piller Poultry Ltd., Arthur 9369 Concession Road 4, Lot 7, Concession 4. Demolition of an existing poultry broiler barn and construction of an approximate 26,780 square foot new poultry broiler barn, construction of an approximate 65 foot by 70 foot concreate loading pad, and related excavation, filling and grading. Regulated Area Carl Bauman, Minto 9551 Road 3 N, North Part Lot 15, Concession 13, Plan 61R6454. Construction of an approximate 54 foot by 55 foot addition to the south side of an existing accessory building, and related excavation, filling and grading. Regulated Area Steve and Cathie Hammill, Kincardine Town 196 Penetangore Row, E Part Lot 34. Construction of an approximate 16 foot (north-south) by 24 foot (east-west) addition, including a covered porch, on the south side of the existing dwelling, and related excavation, filling, and grading. Regulated Area Bruce County, Saugeen Mill Creek Bridge, Bruce Rd 17. To replace the Mill Creek Bridge deck, girders, barriers, curbs, and parapet, repair the abutments, and reconstruct of 100 metres of approaches. Regulated Area Municipality of Kincardine, Kincardine Town Pt. Lt. 10, Plan 77; Pts. 1-5, 7 Plan 3R-7165/236 Harbour Street. Demolition of the existing washroom facility (two buildings) and replacement of it with an accessible washroom facility approximately 8.2 metres (26.9 feet) by 5.9 metres (19.4 feet) including related work such as

65 sidewalk and ramp, servicing, excavation, filling, grading and restoration at the Kincardine Marina. Regulated Area Town of Saugeen Shores, Port Elgin Part Lot 39, Part Lot 40 and Part Lot A, Lake Range/632 Harbour Street. Renovation of portions of the interior of the existing washroom facility, construction of an addition approximately metres (38.2 feet) by 4.70 metres (15.4 feet) for Municipal storage, construction of an addition (approximately 5.62 metres (18.4 feet) by metres (58.6 feet) for family washroom pods, a gathering room and office, construction of a system of stairs, ramps and walkways for building accessibility and undertaking related excavation, filling, grading, restoration and landscaping. Regulated Area Greg Hutton, Sullivan Part of Lot 11, Plan 393; part 2 of Plan 16R1218/101 East Park Road. Removal of an existing shoreline cedar wall in a state of disrepair and installation of new shoreline armour stone erosion protection, demolish an existing dwelling with a crawlspace and reconstruct the single detached dwelling (with no basement, cellar or crawlspace) approximately 82.8 sq. metres (891.3 sq. feet) in footprint area and demolish and reconstruct a detached accessory building with the same footprint area including excavation, filling, rough and finished grading, installation of services and utility connections and restoration. Regulated Area; Watercourse Murray Eydt, Southampton Lot 48, Plan 319. The demolition of an existing single detached dwelling, shed and gravel driveway, and the construction of an approximate 1,147 square foot single detached dwelling with basement, two decks, a porch, driveway and related excavation, filling and grading. Regulated Area John and Laurel Glencross, Glenelg CON 2 EGR PT LOTS 58 & 59 RP; 17R 1672 PART 2. Construction of a 2,028 square foot dwelling with attached garage and deck, the installation of a septic system, and associated excavation, grading and filling. Regulated Area Municipality of South Bruce, Culross Lot 11, Con 10/11. Replacement of South Bruce Bridge No 0011 (Donaldson). Watercourse.

66 Planning & Regulations Department Review Action Items Updated March 2018 AGENDA Action Item Description Actions Taken Status High Priority: 1. File Tracking System A robust accurate tracking system accessible to numerous users Short Term: 2. Bruce County Memorandum of Agreement Work with Bruce County to arrive at a new updated MoA P&R Mgr & IT Mgr continue to work on design and development. A preliminary template for file data input has been developed & tested. Data base design is almost complete. Work on dashboard is in progress. Presentation at Feb & May Authority meetings. Transition from legacy database has been completed. Dashboard still in progress. Individual data groups are functioning. Work on linking these is underway. A programmer was retained in May to speed up the data group linking process. Demonstration to Authority October 17, Progress is ongoing. Demonstration to Authority planned for May Authority meeting. Draft Agreement prepared by County is under review. Planning Act review involvement is under discussion. Completion of this item is delayed until P&R Policy document is completed. Staff are working on new MOA based on Policies Manual and direction of Authority Members. New draft MoA's were distributed to upper & lower tier municipalities on July 5, Negotiations are ongoing with most upper & lower tier municipalities. Bruce County meeting scheduled Dec. 14th. Conditional agreement was reached on a number of points. County now considering how to handle Natural Heritage. Planning Director for Grey County expects to review revised draft MOU with Council in Feb. Grey County presenting draft MOU to council on March 8th. On going On going Longer Term: 3. Walkerton & Teeswater Mapping Full Regulation mapping to be in effect for the mapped area. Authority will be asked to approve updated mapping at March Authority meeting. Then public information session to be held in each municipality. On going 4. Kincardine Mapping Full Regulation mapping to be in effect for the mapped area. Authority will be asked to approve updated mapping at future Authority meeting. Then public information session to be held in each municipality. On going

67 AGENDA 1078 Bruce Road 12, P.O. Box 150, Formosa ON Canada N0G 1W0 Tel , Fax , February 13, 2018 Authority Members, At its regular meeting on January 29 th, Saugeen Shores Council heard a deputation from Mr. Jerrold Beech regarding the SVCA s recently reconfirmed ban on hunting at the Saugeen Bluffs Conservation Area. Mr. Beech expressed his disappointment at this decision by the Authority and requested that Saugeen Shores ask SVCA to reconsider the matter; In particular, he pointed out that concerns around gunfire noise spooking horses using the trails in the Area could be ameliorated by a ban on the use of firearms. In light of this, he requested that consideration be given to continuing the ban on the use of firearms at Saugeen Bluffs while also permitting hunting by other, legal methods - such as bow hunting. It was apparent to Council Members that hunting at Saugeen Bluffs has become an important tradition for some in our community and, for that reason, there was a general desire on Council to see the Authority give consideration to Mr. Beech s suggestion. Since the concept of continuing the ban on the use of firearms while permitting hunting by other methods (such as bow hunting) was not considered by the Authority as part of its previous debates on this matter, I think that it is reasonable to introduce this concept now for discussion by the Authority. I request that the Authority consent to reconsider the matter of hunting at Saugeen Bluffs for the purpose of giving specific consideration to banning the use of firearms while allowing hunting by other means. Luke Charbonneau Saugeen Shores Watershed Member Municipalities Municipality of Arran-Elderslie, Municipality of Brockton, Township of Chatsworth, Municipality of Grey Highlands, Town of Hanover, Township of Howick, Municipality of Morris-Turnberry, Municipality of South Bruce, Township of Huron-Kinloss, Municipality of Kincardine, Town of Minto, Township of Wellington North, Town of Saugeen Shores, Township of Southgate, Municipality of West Grey

68 AGENDA MEMORANDUM OF UNDERSTANDING dated this day of, BETWEEN THE CORPORATION OF THE COUNTY OF HURON (Hereinafter referred to as the County ) AND THE SAUGEEN VALLEY CONSERVATION AUTHORITY (Hereinafter referred to as the SVCA ) 1. PURPOSE The purpose of this Memorandum of Understanding is to describe the framework within which the SVCA will provide specified Planning Act application review and technical review services to the County. 2. ROLES AND RESPONSIBILITIES (a) The County and the SVCA mutually agree that: i) this Memorandum of Understanding applies to the SVCA and the area under its jurisdiction which is located in the County of Huron; ii) iii) iv) the SVCA desires and has the expertise to provide the plan review and technical review services to the County identified in this Memorandum of Understanding and that the County is relying on said expertise. The parties acknowledge that the County remains the Approval Authority for those planning applications for which the County is so designated by statute; nothing in this Memorandum of Understanding precludes the SVCA from commenting to the County from a Conservation Authority perspective, as it normally would on an application circulated by the County under the Planning Act, including appeals to the Appeal Board for such matters as the SVCA deems to be within its mandate; this Memorandum of Understanding may be amended by mutual agreement, in writing, from time to time to reflect changes in the programs of parties to this Memorandum of Understanding, or as a result of changes in provincial polices, or as a result of subsequent discussions between the parties hereto; it is intended these Memorandum of Understanding will be revisited every 5 years by both the SVCA and the County; v) any party to this Memorandum of Understanding may terminate the Understanding at any time, in writing to the other party to the Understanding, with a minimum of six months notice; and, 1

69 vi) nothing in this Memorandum of Understanding precludes the SVCA from administering and enforcing its Regulation of Development, Interference with Wetlands and Alterations to Shorelines and Watercourses (Ontario Regulation 169/06), as amended, under Section 28 of the Conservation Authorities Act, R.S.O. 1990, Chap. C.27. (b) The County commits to: i) circulate to the SVCA under this Memorandum of Understanding all those development/planning applications listed in Appendix A, Schedule 1; ii) iii) iv) transfer appropriate policy statements, guidelines, manuals, maps, information, data and criteria from the County to the SVCA, and transfer said material to the SVCA as it is received from the Province of Ontario, or make arrangements to have said material transferred directly from the Province to the SVCA; make other arrangements to provide the plan review and technical review services identified in this Memorandum of Understanding, when in the opinion of the County and the SVCA utilizing the services of the SVCA as specified in this Understanding could result in a conflict of interest for the SVCA; assist the SVCA, where possible, in recovering fees through its approval authority (e.g. conditions of approval), where fees are not paid by the Applicants directly to the SVCA; v) acknowledging that the SVCA may charge pre-consultation and/or Technical Review fees directly to the Applicant. vi) accept all liability for applications not circulated to the SVCA for commenting in accordance with clause 4 of Appendix A Schedule 1. (c) The SVCA commits to: i) provide the County with those services listed in Appendix A, Schedule 2; ii) iii) iv) provide its comments to the County prior to the public hearing, or public meeting, or due date for submitting comments as indicated on the circulated application or notice, or request an extension with reasons; comment on whether the application complies with applicable Provincial Policies as set out in Section 3.1 (Natural Hazards) of the Provincial Policy Statement (PPS 2014), or as requested by the County and as mutually agreed upon by the Parties. The SVCA will not comment on whether the application complies with applicable Provincial Policies as set out in Section 2.1 (Natural Heritage) of the Provincial Policy Statement (PPS 2014), as the County will obtain this service in-house and/or from consultants; apply all relevant Provincial operational procedures and guidelines in the plan review and technical review services it provides the County; 2

70 v) not disseminate any data, maps, information or other documents either received directly from the Province or identified as Provincial data by the County, unless permission has been obtained; vi) vii) viii) ix) disseminate County data, maps, information or other documents when requested, only in accordance with County policies and procedures; make provision for staff to attend Appeal Board Hearings, upon the request of the County, with respect to the plan review and technical review services provided pursuant to this Memorandum of Understanding, at no extra cost to the County; Collect fees directly from the Applicant as prescribed in Appendix A, Schedule 3(a); and, respond to general inquiries and participate in pre-consultation meetings with Applicants, as requested. The SVCA is only involved with the pre-consultation process if the subject property, or a portion of the subject property, is within the SVCA s Approximate Regulated Area or within the SVCA s Approximate Screening Area. 3

71 3. TIME FRAME FOR IMPLEMENTATION This Memorandum of Understanding will take effect on, The parties have duly executed this Memorandum of Understanding under the hands of their authorized Officers. THE CORPORATION OF THE COUNTY OF HURON ) ) ) ) ), Warden ) ) ) ), Clerk ) ) SAUGEEN VALLEY CONSERVATION AUTHORITY ) ) ) ) Wayne Brohman, ) General Manager/Secretary Treasurer ) ) ) ) Luke Charbonneau, Chair 4

72 APPENDIX A - SCHEDULE 1 APPLICATION TYPES AND DEFINITIONS 1. The County advises the SVCA that under this Memorandum of Understanding it will circulate the following types of development/planning applications to the SVCA for comment as per the items in Appendix A, Schedule 2, unless circulated by a Lower Tier Township or Municipality: Subdivisions; Condominiums; Consents; County and Township Official Plans; County and Township Official Plan Amendments; Part Lot Control By-laws; Comprehensive Zoning By-laws; Zoning By-law Amendments; Minor Variances; and, Site Plans, where deemed necessary by the County or as requested by the SVCA. 2. Development/planning application review as defined in Appendix A, Schedule 2 includes: i) reviewing development applications to determine if and where a Provincial interest may be affected; ii) identifying the need for and adequacy of technical reports and proposing mitigation measures for applications; iii) assisting in the preparation of terms of reference for studies and reports; and, iv) specifying conditions of approval. 3. Technical Review as defined in Appendix A, Schedule 2 includes assessing technical reports submitted by the proponent s consultants to determine if the reports have been prepared in accordance with Provincial and SVCA guidelines and standards. 4. The County shall only circulate development/planning applications to the SVCA if the subject property, or a portion of the subject property is within the SVCA s Approximate Regulated Area or within the SVCA s Approximate Screening Area. For those development/planning applications not circulated to the SVCA the SVCA will not provide review or comment and will not charge a fee. For Development Applications circulated to the SVCA the SVCA will charge the County a review fee. 5

73 APPENDIX A - SCHEDULE 2 SERVICES TO BE PROVIDED BY SVCA TO COUNTY OF HURON in accordance with the Fee Schedules LIST OF FUNCTIONS FOR DEVELOPMENT/PLANNING APPLICATION REVIEW AND TECHNICAL REVIEW DESCRIPTION When Development Proposed on a property containing SVCA Screening or Regulated Areas Identify need for and conduct technical review of reports on wetland areas impacts and mitigation measures DEVELOPMENT/PLANNING APPLICATION REVIEW X TECHNICAL REVIEW X Review for site specific (off site) stormwater planning issues X X Identify need for and conduct technical review of stormwater management facilities design reports Review for sub-watershed planning/master drainage planning Comment on natural hazards X X X X X Comment and issue permit for development in Regulated Areas X X Review impact on valleylands Comment on lakes and rivers impacts Comment on shorelines impact Review and comment on erosion limits Review and comment on natural resource - related impacts on groundwater recharge/discharge areas where there is a wetland impact X X X X X X X X X X 6

74 APPENDIX A SCHEDULE 3(a) FEE SCHEDULE County of Huron APPLICATION REVIEW FEE The Application Review Fee shall be charged for all Applications circulated to the SVCA. The Application Review Fee shall be collected by the SVCA directly from the Applicant. No Application Review Fee shall be charged for County-initiated planning documents, amendments, studies or expert witness support. Official Plan Amendment $240 Zoning By-law Amendment $240 Consent (Severance) $240 Minor Variance $180 Draft Plan of Subdivision $70 lot/ $560 Block per each lot, unit or block, with a minimum flat fee of $560 and a maximum fee of $6690 (Note: 0.3 metre reserve blocks shall not be included in the calculation of the number of blocks.) Draft Plan of Condominium) Site Plan Application The lesser of $70 per unit or $1340/ha, with a minimum flat fee of $560 and a maximum fee of $6690 The lesser of $70 per unit or $1340/ha, with a minimum flat fee of $560 and a maximum fee of $6690 Private "Multi-Lot" $70 per unit (parcel) or block, Residential Developments with a minimum flat fee of $560 and a maximum fee of $6690 (as an OPA and/or ZBA) Other Types of Applications not $180 noted above 7

75 Notes and Definitions for APPENDIX A Schedule 3(a) 1. The SVCA reserves the right to waive the application fee or reduce the fee on a case by case basis. 2. Fees for multiple joint applications made at the same time for the same parcel and for the same development proposal for Official Plan Amendments, Zoning By-law Amendments, Minor Variances and Consents will be discounted as follows: First application Additional applications Full fee per Application Review Fee above 50% of full Application Review Fee per application Note: The first Application Review Fee shall always be the higher of the applicable fees. 3. That on January 1 st of each year, commencing January 1 st, 2019, the fees as listed in Schedule 3 (a) Fee Schedule shall automatically increase on a percentage basis, rounded up to the nearest dollar increment, in a manner consistent with the Statistics Canada Ontario Consumer Price Index for the previous calendar year, if the index shows an increase. 4. If formal pre-consultation with the SVCA is undertaken, formal planning review fees will be reduced by 50% at the discretion of the SVCA (does not include Draft Plan of Subdivision, Draft Plan of Condominium, Multi-Lot Development, or Site Plan Control Applications). 8

76 APPENDIX A Schedule 3(b) FEE SCHEDULE County of Huron (fees collected directly from the applicant by the SVCA) TECHNICAL REVIEW FEES Technical Review Flat Fee (Also See No. 5) 1. Site Plans $ Subwatershed Study/Master Drainage Plan or Tributary Study 3. Stormwater management studies and proposed facilities. This fee includes review of all Phases of SWM plans from preliminary or conceptual to final engineering design (Quality, Quantity and Sediment and Erosion Control) 4. Scoped Site Impact studies and proposed mitigation measures for any proposal that is potentially impacted by natural hazards (flooding, slope stability, shorelines) 5. Full Site Impact studies and proposed mitigation measures for any proposal that is potentially impacted by natural hazards (flooding, slope stability, shorelines) $600 $115/lot, unit or large block plus surcharge where applicable. $1400 minimum fee $600 $1, Any combination of two of the above Sum of the two less $ Any combination of three of the above Sum of the three less $ Any combination of four or more of the above Sum of the four or more less $ All technical review fees are subject to the Supplementary Fee, where applicable, in addition to the flat fee See note 5 below 9

77 Notes and Definitions for APPENDIX A SCHEDULE 3(b) 1. For the purpose of the fee schedule in Appendix A Schedule 3(b), Scoped Site studies are generally recommended in situations where the natural hazard is well documented, similar development has been previously proposed, modelled and analyzed, impacts are not expected due to the location or nature of a proposed development, and mitigation options have been developed. 2. For the purpose of the fee schedule in Appendix A Schedule 3(b), Full Site studies are generally recommended in situations which are more complex, where information is lacking, or where the risk or significance of the impact is high. 3. It is anticipated that the determination of the type of studies required will be made by the County, following consultation with the SVCA. The fee for the technical review fee is to be paid by the proponent directly to the SVCA. 4. Where a Development, Interference with Wetlands and Alterations to Shorelines and Waterways Regulation permit approval is required in addition to the planning approval, the fee for the SVCA permit may be discounted at the SVCA s discretion. 5. For the purpose of the fee schedule in Appendix A Schedule 3(b), the Supplementary Fee applies when the SVCA chooses to use specific technical assistance from another source to supplement their review of a technical document, and thereby direct costs are incurred by the SVCA. This fee is in addition to the flat rate fee and is to be paid by the proponent directly to the SVCA. The Supplementary Fee charged to the proponent is equal to the costs invoiced to the SVCA by the other source for that specific review. 6. That on January 1 st of each year, commencing January 1 st, 2019, the fees as listed in Schedule 3 (b) Fee Schedule shall automatically increase on a percentage basis, rounded up to the nearest dollar increment, in a manner consistent with the Statistics Canada Ontario Consumer Price Index for the previous calendar year, if the index shows an increase. 10

78 Municipality/County Comments Recevied Negotiation Meetings Draft 2 Comments to Draft 2 Next Steps Final Signed Agreement Effective Date Bruce County 30-Aug-17 Informal - Chris Laforest 14-Dec-17 SVCA Chair, Cty CAO, [et al] Waiting for Comments County looking at going to RFP for natural heritage services Dufferin County Waiting for Comments Township of Melancthon 22-Aug-17 Complete 5-Oct-17 5-Oct-17 Grey County 30-Aug Oct Oct Nov-17 Correspondence with Randy Scherzer Waiting for Response to Draft 2 March 8 - Grey County Committee of the Whole Meeting Township of Chatsworth 28-Aug Oct Oct-17 Council & Authority approved MoU signed by Chair & GM but not yet signed by Township Municipality of Grey Highlands 20-Sep Oct Oct-17 Respond to Questions from Clerk - Report will then be brought to Council Town of Hanover 13-Oct Oct-17 Waiting for Response to Draft 2 Township of Southgate 25-Aug Sept Oct Oct-17 Waiting for Response to Draft 2 Municipality of West Grey 13-Oct Oct-17 Waiting for Response to Draft 2 Huron County 27-Jul Nov Dec-17 from Sandra Weber Update Draft 2-19-Dec-17 - Agenda Item for March Authority Meeting Township of Howick Complete 18-Oct Oct-17 Municipality of Morris-Turnberry Waiting for Comments Wellington County Town of Minto Township of Wellington North Review Draft Agreement Prepared by Wellington County Waiting for Comments Waiting for Comments

79 The Post, February 15, 2018 AGENDA

80 BlackburnNews.com - Flood Watches And Warnings In Effect In Midwestern Ontario (BlackburnNews.com photo) Flood Watches And Warnings In Effect In Midwestern Ontario BY JANICE MACKAY FEBRUARY 19, :15PM A flood watch is in effect for the Ausable Bayfield, Saugeen Valley, and Maitland Valley Conservation Authority watersheds. The mild temperatures and significant rainfall in the forecast will lead to elevated watercourse flows. Flooding is likely in low lying through Wednesday or Thursday. We could see up to 70mm of rain and an accelerated snowmelt. The snowpack also holds about 60 mm of water. Ice jams are expected to move and could cause flooding as they become lodged. Quickly rising rivers will break up and move river ice, adding the risk of ice jams and associated flooding, primarily in the river mouth areas of Port Franks, Bayfield, and to a lesser extent Grand Bend. The forecasted high waters will result in the closures of some local roads. Watercourses will begin to rise quickly Tuesday. Flows in the largest rivers are not expected to peak until the later part of Wednesday and will remain high through the week. There s a flood warning for the entire Grand River Watershed. Residents in Drayton can expect flooding in the level 1 zone, starting Tuesday.

81 Grey Bruce Flood Watch In Southern Grey Bruce News Centre News News Centre Monday, February 19, 2018 Flood Watch In Southern Grey Bruce Grey Bruce by Matt Hermiz The Saugeen Valley Conservation Authority has issued a flood watch. Manager of Communications Shannon Wood says water levels are currently within normal range for this time of year in the SVCA watershed jurisdiction, but the combination of mild temperatures and heavy rains forecast this week may result in flooding of low-lying areas. The watch applies to the entire SVCA watershed, which includes most of southern Bruce and Grey counties, as well as parts of Huron and Wellington counties. Wood says between 50-70mm of rainfall is expected on Monday and Tuesday at the same time accelerated snow melt will contribute to runoff. She says one area of concern is ice jams -- which have been in place for over a month in some areas. Wood expects ice jams will begin moving due to the weather conditions and may cause localized flooding if they become lodged in new locations downstream. People are asked to avoid rivers and streams as high flows pose a safety risk, and banks nearby will be slippery. The SVCA will continue to monitor the situation. Wood says flood watches are issued when the potential for generalized flooding exists throughout the watershed. It is the second highest alert, behind flood warnings, which are issued after a forecast had been made and significant flooding is definitely possible. Bayshore Broadcasting, February 19, 2018

82 BlackburnNews.com - Additional Flooding Expected Wednesday in Low Lying Areas Page 1 of 5 (BlackburnNews.com photo) Additional Flooding Expected Wednesday in Low Lying Areas BY STEVE SABOURIN FEBRUARY 20, :47PM Flood warnings and watches remain in effect Wednesday for most of the local watersheds. Officials with the Ausable Bayfield, Saugeen Valley, Grey-Sauble, Maitland Valley and Grand River Conservation Authorities are monitoring conditions closely. The mild temperatures and rainfall will lead to elevated watercourse flows. Flooding is likely in low lying areas through Wednesday or Thursday. Quite a few rural roads in Perth, Huron, Bruce and Grey counties are under water. Detours are in effect. Despite water levels quickly rising in the Maitland watershed, Jayne Thompson, communications director for the Maitland Valley Conservation Authority, says they don t expect it to get as bad as the flood event last June. At the moment, we don t expect the levels to reach as high as they were at the end of June last year, said Thompson. When we look back at our recent history, the levels should be pretty close to what we saw in In the Grey Sauble watersheds, between mm of rain fell over the last 24 hours and another 25 mm was expected Tuesday night. Officials say flows are currently below average spring runoff conditions but localized flooding may occur in low lying areas that typically flood or are known to be impacted by ice jamming. In the Grand River watershed, the flood coordinator for Mapleton Township is monitoring along the Conestogo River and warn residents in the Level 1 flood zone. -With files from John Chippa Flooding at corner of Edge s Sideroad and Concession 2, Northeast of Durham

83 SVCA issues flood watch Owen Sound Sun Times NEWS LOCAL SVCA issues flood watch Monday, February 19, :44:02 EST PM The Saugeen Valley Conservation Authority (SVCA file) Mild temperatures and rain in the forecast have prompted a flood watch by the Saugeen Valley Conservation Authority, whose watershed is located in central and southern Grey-Bruce. The SVCA, in a notice issued Sunday, said water levels in rivers and streams in the watershed were within normal range for this time of year. However, that was expected to change in the early part of this week. Above-normal temperatures and significant rainfall are forecast, which will result in elevated watercourse flows. Flooding in traditional low-lying areas should be expected beginning late Monday and extending into Tuesday and Wednesday, the notice says. Increased flooding might occur where ice jams are present, the SVCA says. Some ice jams are expected to move downstream and can become lodged again, creating localized flooding at new locations. The SVCA is reminding people to avoid rivers and streams as high flows pose a safety risk and banks will be icy and slippery. The flood watch will remain in effect until Thursday at 11 a.m. unless conditions warrant a further message. Flood watches are issued when the potential for generalized flooding exists throughout the watershed or is identified for specific municipalities, the notice said. Sun Times, February 19, 2018

84 3/8/2018 SVCA receiving reports of flooding Owen Sound Sun Times SVCA receiving reports of flooding By Rob Gowan, Sun Times, Owen Sound Tuesday, February 20, :48:51 EST PM Page 1 of 2 The Saugeen Valley Conservation Authority (SVCA file) Heavy rains, mild temperatures and the potential for ice jams has led the Saugeen Valley Conservation Authority to monitor river flows and weather conditions on a 24-hour basis. The conservation authority, which on Tuesday extended a flood watch that was first issued on Sunday, was starting to receive reports of flooding in areas across the watershed that spans central and southern Grey-Bruce. The phones are ringing off the hook. People from all different aspects of the watershed are phoning in just to say their local road is flooding, said Shannon Wood, manager of communications with the SVCA. Even here in Formosa we have gotten flooding. Wood said municipalities had started to close some roads. Both road 160 and road 140 from Highway 10 to the West Back Line had been temporarily closed in Grey Highland due to washouts. The conditions were being monitored and the roads would be re-opened as soon as possible, according to statements on the municipality's website. Grey Highlands, and other municipalities, were also beginning to impose their spring load restrictions on municipal roads. To the west in Kincardine, Albert Rd. between Bruce Rd. 15 and Conc. 2 was closed due to flooding and water across the road. Wood said staff were particularly worried about ice jams occurring, which could cause substantial flooding. The Saugeen River is 180 kilometres itself and that doesn't include all of its tributaries, so there are a lot of waterways here, said Wood. That is where we are getting a little bit nervous is about the ice blockages that are out there, are they going to start moving, when are they going to start moving and where are they going to. According to the SVCA's flood watch update on Tuesday, ice jams will be moving in response to the higher river flows, and localized flooding could occur because of the obstructed flow caused by the jams. Municipal staff were being advised to monitor roads, bridges and culverts in areas where flooding typically occurs, with special attention to sites where ice jamming was possible. We have been lucky the last couple of years where we have had a spring melt and there has been no ice in the river systems, so that makes it just a little bit easier, said Wood. In this case that is what makes us a little bit more nervous is the fact we have got quite a few ice blockages. It is just totally unpredictable.

85 SVCA receiving reports of flooding Owen Sound Sun Times Page 2 of 2 3/8/2018 All watercourses were showing a rapid rise in water levels on Tuesday, and were expected to continue to rise throughout the day. Flooding in typical low-lying areas was to be expected, it said in the statement. As of 1 p.m., rainfall totals for the watershed averaged 42 mm, ranging from between 33mm and 57mm. An additional 10mm to 25mm was forecasted into Wednesday. We are finding a lot of the snowmelt is gone and is getting into the system, and everything is just saturated, said Wood. At this point in time we are looking at just a pure runoff. The SVCA was advising the public to avoid rivers and streams, where the high flows pose a risk and banks are icy and slippery. The kids want to get out, sometimes they have a fascination with water. We remind parents to keep the kids indoors and away from watercourses at this time, said Wood. The flows are incredible and also the water is extremely cold. The message was to remain in effect until 11 a.m. on Thursday, unless a further message was issued. Meanwhile, the Grey Sauble Conservation Authority issued a Watershed Condition Statement mid-afternoon advising residents to use caution near all watercourses and waterbodies due to the rise caused by rains in recent days. The flows are still below the average for spring runoff, but the rainfall is getting up there so we issued a condition statement, said Gloria Dangerfield, GIS/Database Coordinator with the GSCA. Not all the flows have peaked at this point, so that could happen later. Those ones like the Sydenham and the Sauble might continue to go up until tomorrow. Environment Canada had issued a rainfall warning for the region with another 25 millimetres of rain possible as of mid-tuesday afternoon. The Grey Sauble watershed had already received between 20 and 40 mm of rain. With the ground saturated and snow continuing to melt, it was possible that flooding could occur in low-lying areas that typically flood or are known to be impacted by ice-jamming. Dangerfield said it appeared some areas to the south of the Grey Sauble watershed were getting more impacted by flooding where they were receiving more rain, while a substantial melt in January also seemed to be helping keep flooding at bay. I think that helped quite a bit, said Dangerfield. There was a lot of snow, it went away and then a little bit came back, so that probably did help the situation. The GSCA condition statement was to remain in effect until Wednesday evening. In the Municipality of Meaford, where a number of roads had to be temporarily closed in January because of flooding that caused damage, everything looked OK this time around. Staff are out there cleaning up some problem areas, but hopefully this thaw won't be as bad as the last, said Darcy Chapman, Meaford's treasurer and director of financial services and infrastructure management. They are trying to get out in front of things and make sure. Our biggest issue would be if there is significant water that comes in a hurry it can sometimes plug up outlets just by taking trees and dead stuff that has accumulated in the small creeks and rivers. Conditions were expected to improve into Wednesday with the forecast calling for temperatures to fall and the rains to taper off. Environment Canada was calling for a mix of sun and cloud on Thursday, with a high of 0 degrees C.

86 BlackburnNews.com - Flooding And Washouts Close More Local Roads Page 1 of 2 (Wellington County OPP photo) Flooding And Washouts Close More Local Roads BY JOHN CHIPPA FEBRUARY 21, :23AM A flood watch has been upgraded to a flood warning for the Maitland and Nine Mile River watersheds. Although much of the snowpack is gone, the ground remains frozen in many areas and the rain is expected to run off quickly. Water levels in streams and rivers will continue to rise on Wednesday. The Grey Sauble Conservation Authority also issued a flood warning for the Sauble River, Bighead River and Beaver River watersheds. most flows are still exceeding average spring runoff conditions. A flood watch remains in effect for across the Saugeen Valley Conservation Authority watershed. Water levels will continue to rise on Wednesday. Ice jams will be moving in response to the increasing river flows and could create localized flooding downstream.

87 BlackburnNews.com - Flooding And Washouts Close More Local Roads Page 2 of 2 The situation is very similar in the Grey-Sauble, and Ausable Bayfield watersheds. And the Grand River Conservation Authority issued a flood warning message for the Township of Mapleton, Drayton and Township of Woolwich, West Montrose. The OPP are asking motorists to avoid driving through roads submerged in water. At least two dozen rural roads across Perth, Huron, Bruce, Grey and Wellington counties are flooded or washed out. Road Closure signs are posted, and detours are in effect for local traffic. Police are reminding drivers that it s extremely difficult to judge the depth of water on a roadway. Six inches of moving water could be enough to easily wash you and your vehicle off the road. Meanwhile in Brantford, police there are going door-to-door in the neighbourhoods of Holmedale, Eagle Place and West Brant urging people to leave. The area is being evacuated now that the Grand River is spilling its banks. An ice jam let go around 2am Wednesday morning, sending a surge of water downstream. Blackburn News, February 21, 2018

88 3/8/2018 Roads closed across Grey-Bruce Owen Sound Sun Times Roads closed across Grey-Bruce Page 1 of 2 By Rob Gowan, Sun Times, Owen Sound Wednesday, February 21, :58:02 EST PM The underside of the bridge in Chesley on Wednesday morning. (Supplied photo) Heavy rain and melting snow led to the closure of roads across much of central and southern Grey-Bruce on Wednesday, as well as the closure of the main street bridge in Chesley. Both the Grey Sauble Conservation Authority and Saugeen Valley Conservation Authority had issued flood watches by Wednesday morning, and were cautioning residents to stay away from fast moving and swollen waterways. In the SVCA watershed as much as 76 millimetres of rain fell between Monday and Wednesday morning, leaving rivers swollen and bursting their banks. In Chesley, Bruce County closed the bridge due to structural damage caused by flood waters. Pictures on social media appeared to show one of the abutments under the bridge had shifted and broken away. Detours were set up at Bruce Rd. 19 and Bruce Rd. 10 to reroute traffic. According to a news release from the county, high waters at the Teeswater River bridge in Paisley were being monitored and detour plans were being prepared should conditions warrant. Bruce Rd. 1 in Paisley from Duke Street to Wellington Street was closed, and motorists were being advised to use caution when travelling on roadways, bridges and culverts. The GSCA, which includes central and eastern Grey-Bruce, issued a flood watch and warning on Wednesday morning after heavy rains overnight pushed local rivers to exceed average spring runoff conditions. Across the watershed 50 millimetres of rain fell resulting in a flood watch being put in effect for the entire Grey Sauble watershed. While several of the GSCA's systems appeared to have peaked overnight, flows were noticeably higher in the Sauble, Bighead and Beaver river watersheds, with flooding observed in areas along the systems, resulting in the GSCA putting a flood warning in effect for those systems on Wednesday morning. Municipalities, emergency services and landowners in flood-prone areas were advised to be on alert, with hazardous conditions possible around all waterbodies, the statement said. There is a high risk of life-threatening injury if a person falls into the extremely cold water and the public, especially children, were being advised to stay away from all waterbodies. Localized flooding was also possible in low-lying areas that typically flood or are known to be impacted by ice jamming.

89 Roads closed across Grey-Bruce Owen Sound Sun Times Page 2 of 2 3/8/2018 Grey Sauble staff were continuing to monitor weather and river conditions and would provide updates as needed. The message was to remain in effect until 10 a.m. on Thursday. The SVCA, which issued its flood watch on Sunday and continued it Tuesday, was reporting Wednesday morning over social media that water levels throughout the watershed were continuing to rise. As of 6 a.m., the flows had surpassed the mean annual flood stage. The main Saugeen River at Walkerton was flowing at 330 cubic metres per second, with the typical annual flood being 294 cu m/s. There was ice jamming at some locations in the watershed which was causing increased localized flooding, it said on the Saugeen Conservation Facebook page. The SVCA was monitoring the situation on a 24-hour basis because of the concern caused by the heavy rains, melting snow and potential ice jams. SVCA manager of communication Shannon Wood said late Wednesday morning that water levels were still rising due to all the rain overnight, but thankfully it appeared that the rain had stopped. We are still on alert here, and because of the fact we still have ice in the system we are still worried about potential ice blockages, Wood said. We have got localized flooding across the watershed. In some cases water levels were up to the bottom of the bridges in communities like Paisley and Walkerton, and they were expected to rise. What we are looking for is for things to start peaking and then we can start to make our way down, said Wood. That is going to help significantly now that the rain has stopped. Wood said they had reports from several municipalities that had closed roads, as well as residents who were reporting flooded yards and basements. The list of closed roads was extensive on Wednesday. In Arran-Elderslie, the roads that were closed included 15 th Sideroad between 8 th Conc. and 10 th Conc. and Conc. 8 between 10 th Sideroad and 15 th Sideroad in the former Elderslie Township, 20 th Sideroad from Conc. 12 to Hwy 21, 15 th Sideroad from Conc. 10 E to Conc 13 W, Conc. 2 from Bruce Rd. 10 to the Grey-Bruce Line, Elderslie-Arran Townline from Bruce Rd. 10 to the Grey-Bruce Line and 25 th Sideroad S from Conc. 2 to the Elderslie-Arran Townsline in the former Arran Township and Water St. between Albert St. and James St. in Paisley. In Saugeen Shores, Conc. 2 from Bruce Rd. 33 to Hwy. 21 was closed due to flooding. In Kincardine, Conc. 6 was closed between E/F Sideroad and Bruce Rd. 33 because of culvert failure, while Albert Rd. was closed between Bruce Rd. 15 and Conc. 2 because of water over the road. In the Municipality of South Bruce, Conc. 12 was closed between Sideroad 20B and Sideroad 25N Culross, Conc. 14 was closed between Sideroad 18 and Sideroad 25N Culross, Turnberry-Culross West was closed between Sideroad 25 S and Sideroad 20 Culross and Sideroad 25 S was closed between Conc. Rd. 4 and Conc. Rd. 2 Culross. Due to water across the roads and damage to road surfaces, the Municipality of Meaford closed a number of roads, including Sideroad 22 from Conc. 6 to 4 th Conc. N., 11 th Line from 13 th Sideroad to 10 th Sideroad, 12 th Line from Gerald Shortt Parkway to 13 th Sideroad, St. Vincent-Sydenham Townline from Gerald Shortt Parkway to Sideroad 6 and 6 th Conc. N. from Sideroad 27 to Sideroad 24. The roads were to remain closed until the surfaces had been repaired. In Grey Highlands, a number of roads were being reported as closed because of flooding and washouts on Wednesday, including Road 160 from Highway 10 to West Back Line, East Back Line from 120 Sideroad to Grey Rd. 32, Lower Valley Road from East Back Line to Grey Rd. 30, Road 55 from Grey Rd. 4 to 4 th Conc. B and Road 140 from Highway 10 to West Back Line. In the Township of Chatsworth, Sideroad 3 in the former Sullivan Twp. was closed between Grey Rd. 3 and Conc. 12. Sideroad 3 in the former Sullivan Twp. had also been closed, with only local traffic still permitted. West Grey was asking that drivers be careful when travelling on the roadways due to the conditions. Roads in West Grey that had been closed Wednesday included Conc. 4 NDR in the former Bentinck Twp. between Mullock Rd. and Sideroad 30, Northline from Glenelg Rd. 23 to Artemesia-Glenelg Townline, and Northline from Conc. 2 EGR to Camp Oliver Rd. In Southgate, the list of closed roads was long, including Sideroad 7 from Road 12 to 14, Road 10 from Sideroad 57 to 61, Road 10 from Grey Rd. 14 to Sideroad 13, Road 10 from Grey Rd. 14 to Sideroad 7, Road 12 from Sideroad 57 to 3, Sideroad 13 from Road 10 to 12, Sideroad 21 from Road 22 to Sideroad 71, Road 26 from Grey Rd. 14 to Sideroad 73, Road 26 from Grey Rd. 23 to Sideroad 57, Road 26 from Sideroad 7 to Grey Rd. 14 and Sideroad 41 from Southgate Rd. 12 to 14. Owen Sound Sun Times, February 21, 2018

90 Grey Sauble Grey Sauble Flood Warning Lifted News Centre News News Centre Thursday, February 22, 2018 Grey Sauble Flood Warning Lifted Grey Sauble by Claire McCormack The Grey Sauble Conservation Authority has lifted its Flood Warning for the Grey Sauble watersheds. The Grey Sauble Conservation Authority has lifted its Flood Warning for the Grey Sauble watersheds. A Flood Watch remains in effect for the Sydenham River, the Beaver River and the Sauble River. The Conservation Authority says flows over the last few days were significant, exceeding well beyond average flows for this time of year. The systems have all peaked and are on the way down. They say most gauges are showing flows below average, with the exception of those near the mouth of the Sydenham River, the Beaver River, and the Sauble River, which are on the way down. The Saugeen Valley Conservation authority says water levels are receding in most areas, but a flood watch remains in effect until Saturday. Officials say hazardous conditions may exist around all water bodies, as there is a high risk of lifethreatening injury if a person falls into the extremely cold water. The public and especially children are advised to stay away from all water bodies. Localized flooding may occur in low lying areas that typically flood or are known to be impacted by ice jamming. Grey Sauble and Saugeen Valley staff will continue to monitor weather and river conditions and will provide updates as needed. Bayshore Broadcasting, February 22, 2018

91 Kincardine News, February 22, 2018 Shoreline Beacon, February 27, 2018

92 Waters receding in most of Grey-Bruce Owen Sound Sun Times Page 1 of 3 3/8/2018 NEWS LOCAL Waters receding in most of Grey-Bruce By Rob Gowan, Sun Times, Owen Sound Thursday, February 22, :52:49 EST PM Pylons block off a closed section of the Sydenham-St. Vincent Townline south of Gerald Shortt Parkway in Meaford on Wednesday. High waters left many roadways damaged across Grey-Bruce. (Rob Gowan The Sun Times) The waters are going down in most of Grey-Bruce, but there were still concerns around Paisley where waters remained high and an ice jam in the Teeswater River upstream of the village had officials worried. A combination of heavy rain, melting snow and ice jams in local rivers have left infrastructure across the region damaged and broken this week, but as of midday Thursday there were no reports of injuries or fatalities due to this week's flooding. In Paisley, the Municipality of Arran-Elderslie has put some residents on notice that they may need to be evacuated to the upstairs of the community centre if water levels should rise. The water level was at the bottom of the Queen Street Bridge in Paisley and Saugeen Valley Conservation Authority and Bruce County staff were monitoring the situation. The water has calmed down and I feel better (Thursday) afternoon than how I felt (Wednesday) afternoon when the water was racing pretty hard, said Bruce County Warden and Arran-Elderslie Mayor Paul Eagleson. But there is still no room under the bridge, so if and when that ice comes down, there is no path under the bridge and we are worried about it piling up against it. Both the Main Saugeen River and the Teeswater River remained quite high and the ice jam on the Teeswater was causing concern. Should it move it could cause a rapid rise in the river. There were also ice jams upstream and downstream of Paisley that could move at any time, or remain stationary, the SVCA said in a flood watch update issued Thursday. There are a few commercial places with apartments that could be flooded there, so as a precautionary measure we put some people on notice to be prepared and ready if we need to evacuate, said Eagleson. We hope it doesn't happen, but you never know. Eagleson said late Thursday afternoon that the bridge remained open, but if the ice shifts and piles up against the bridge, the county will close it. He said the dike system in Paisley was doing its job so far and keeping most of the water out of the village, with a few homes that traditionally flood affected. Hopefully in the next 48 hours it will all be over, said Eagleson.

93 Waters receding in most of Grey-Bruce Owen Sound Sun Times Page 2 of 3 3/8/2018 One matter that won't be resolved in the immediate future is in Chesley, where the county-owned Main Street Bridge has been closed indefinitely to all vehicular traffic due to significant structural damage caused by the flooding. The flood waters caused one of the abutments under the bridge to shift and break away from the rest of the structure. Pedestrian traffic was still being permitted Thursday. Signage was to be placed at the bridge to reflect the restrictions and the county was organizing engineers to inspect the structure to determine the next course of action. We don't have a real good read on how bad it is, said Eagleson. It is compromised we are going to suggest at this time beyond repair. It is going to need replacement, however extensive repair is an option we are going to have to explore as well. The bridge in Chesley had been identified in the county's long-range plan to be replaced in 2021, however the flooding has caused the county to move up that need and is investigating the requirements and timing of a quick replacement. The bridge was built in 1922 that had major work done to it in 1986, Eagleson said. Some decisions will be made very shortly on whether it is a repair or a rebuild, said Eagleson. I can't rule out the repair either, but repairing a 96-year-old bridge doesn't make a whole lot of sense. Eagleson said the closing of the bridge has virtually cut the community in half. It is a very, very unfortunate situation that is causing us a fair bit of grief, said Eagleson. Our fire department is on the north side of the bridge and the hospital, ambulance and school is on the south side of the bridge. It is just creating major inconveniences. On Thursday, the SVCA extended its flood watch to Saturday because water levels remained high, but the waters across most of the watershed had started to go down. Basically what is happening is most of the water levels are going down, said Nancy Griffin, the SVCA's conservation education coordinator. There are just a few areas that we are monitoring that are a little worrisome yet. Griffin said the water was still rising in areas closer to the Lake Huron shore on Thursday. It generally takes three days for the water to go through the whole system, when we have the whole watershed hit, said Griffin. The mild temperatures that brought the rains that fell mainly between Monday and Wednesday morning led to an average of 64 millimetre of rainfall on the watershed, which encompasses much of central and southern Grey-Bruce. The highest amount of rainfall was in the Priceville area, where 76mm fell. The flow rate in the Saugeen River in Walkerton peaked early Thursday morning at 476 cubic metres per second, which was about the eighth highest since monitoring began over 100 years ago. Ice jams and flowing ice was moving through the systems, leading SVCA staff to monitor the situation on a 24-hour basis. The public was being advised to avoid rivers and streams where flooding was occurring and the public and municipal officials were being advised to continue to monitor watercourse conditions in case ice jams created localized flooding problems. Bruce County also closed the iron bridge in Invermay on Conc. 6 between Bruce Rd. 10 and Bruce Rd. 17 until further notice. Eagleson said the county had concerns the water and ice could push up on the timber deck bridge, and it is regularly closed when waters get high. Our works department is right out there and we don't feel it got that high to do any compromising, but the county always likes to err on the side of caution, said Eagleson. Before it opens we will need an engineer to have a look at it. SVCA staff also monitored the McGowan Falls Dam in Durham overnight Wednesday. High flows there brought debris which collected at the dam and had to be removed. On Thursday morning the Grey Sauble Conservation Authority, which encompasses central Grey-Bruce, lifted its flood warning which had been in place since Wednesday morning for some portions of the watershed. A flood watch remained in effect for the Sydenham, Beaver and Sauble rivers. The flows were significant, exceeding well beyond the average flows for the time of year. But as of Thursday all systems had peaked and were on their way down. Most gauges were showing flows below average with the exception of those near the mouth of the Sydenham, Beaver and Sauble rivers, which were on their way down, it said in a news release. GSCA was still warning of the hazardous conditions around all waterbodies with the risk of a life-threatening injury if someone were to fall in the extremely cold water.

94 Waters receding in most of Grey-Bruce Owen Sound Sun Times Page 3 of 3 3/8/2018 Staff were continuing to monitor weather and river conditions and would provide updates as needed. Countless roads across Grey-Bruce were closed on Wednesday, with many requiring repairs before they were to be passable again. Many remained closed on Thursday. Bruce Rd. 1 in Paisley was closed from Duke Street to Wellington Street. In Arran-Elderslie closed roads included: Water Street between Albert Street and James Street in Paisley, as well as 20 th SR. from Conc. 12 E to Hwy. 21, 15 th SR. from Conc. 10 E to Conc. 13 W, Conc. 2 from Bruce Rd. 10 to Grey-Bruce Line, and Elderslie-Arran Townline from Bruce Rd. 10 to Bruce Rd. 17 in the former Arran Twp. In Kincardine, closed roads included Conc. 6 between E/F SR. and Bruce Rd. 33, and Albert Rd. between Bruce Rd. 15 and Conc. 2. In the Municipality of South Bruce, Conc. 12 was closed between Sideroad 20B and Sideroad 25N Culross, Conc. 14 was closed between Sideroad 18 and Sideroad 25N Culross, Turnberry-Culross West was closed between Sideroad 25 S and Sideroad 20 Culross, Conc. C was closed from Conc. 4 E to SR. 35 Carrick and SR. 25 N was closed between Conc. Rd. 14 W and Culross-Greenock W, Culross. In Southgate, the list of closed roads included SR. 7 from Road 12 to 14, Road 10 from Grey Rd. 14 to SR. 7, SR. 21 from Road 22 to SR. 71, Road 26 from Grey Rd. 14 to SR. 73, Road 26 from Grey Rd. 23 to SR. 57, Road 26 from SR. 7 to Grey Rd. 14 and SR. 41 from Southgate Rd. 12 to 14. Roads in West Grey that remained closed Thursday morning included Conc. 2 WGR Bentinck from Grey Rd. 4 to SR 18, Conc. 4 NDR Bentinck between Mullock Rd. and SR. 30, Conc. 4 NDR Bentinck from Allan Park Rd. To Grey Rd. 3, Northline from Glenelg Rd. 23 to Artemesia-Glenelg Townline, and Northline from Conc. 2 EGR to Camp Oliver Rd. Grey Highlands roads that remained closed Thursday morning included SR. 19 between Quiet Valley Rd. and Grey Rd. 13, 3 rd Line C between Civic address and SR. 19, and Rd. 55 between Grey Rd. 4 and 4th Conc. B. In the Township of Chatsworth, Sideroad 3 in the former Sullivan Twp. was closed between Grey Rd. 3 and Conc. 12. Sideroad 1 between Grey-Bruce Line and Conc. 12 in the former Sullivan Twp. had also been closed, with only local traffic still permitted. In Meaford, the only road that remained closed on Thursday afternoon was the St. Vincent-Sydenham Townline from Gerald Shortt Parkway to Sideroad 6. The municipality was forced to close about half a dozen roads on Wednesday because of flooding. Meaford's treasurer and director of financial services and infrastructure Darcy Chapman said there was no word on when the last remaining closed road would reopen. A lot of it was simply the fact that there had to be some receding waters, because it was over-the-road flow which typically happens in those areas, said Chapman. The flows peaked, then everything started to receive and the road is good. The problem is most Kia Sorentos don't like going through two feet of water.

95 Walkerton Herald Times, February 22, 2018

96 BlackburnNews.com - SVCA And Bruce County Still Monitoring Ice Jam Near Paisley Page 1 of 2 3/8/2018 SVCA And Bruce County Still Monitoring Ice Jam Near Paisley BY JOHN CHIPPA FEBRUARY 23, :34AM Paisley is one of the potential trouble spots of Friday for Saugeen Valley Conservation Authority staff and Bruce County Transportation and Environmental Services. There s a huge ice jam on the Teeswater River, upstream from one of the Paisley bridges. The river level is very close to the top of the bridge, and the ice will have nowhere to go when it comes down. That increases the risk of flooding in one section of Paisley. Arran Elderslie Deputy Mayor Mark Davis says the best case scenario is a slow melt with no rain. The river has gone down about 3 ft since Thursday but a number of people and businesses have still been advised they may have to evacuate. Bruce County and Saugeen Valley Conservation Authority officials have been on the scene 24/7 since Wednesday. So the situation remains a waiting game. SVCA staff also monitored the McGowan Falls Dam in Durham as high flows brought flood debris which collected at the dam and had to be removed. Paisley s bridge over the Teeswater River, Friday, Feb. 23rd. (Kirk Scott photo) In Chesley, businesses on 1st Ave. continue to operate as usual despite the bridge closure. A flood warning remains in place

97 BlackburnNews.com - SVCA And Bruce County Still Monitoring Ice Jam Near Paisley Page 2 of 2 for the Middle Maitland River from the Boyle Drain, through Ethel and Brussels, and the Lower Maitland River from Wingham downstream to the mouth of the river in Goderich. There are currently no ice jams reported. It s expected levels and flows will remain high for at least the next 24 hours. The flood warning for the Grey Sauble watersheds has been lifted. A flood watch remains in effect for the Sydenham River, the Beaver River, and the Sauble River. Most gauges are showing flows below average, with the exception of those near the mouth of the Sydenham River, the Beaver River, and the Sauble River, which are on the way down. And the Ausable and Bayfield River flows will remain high through the weekend. Rivers are currently running free of ice. While most of the flooding was contained in the undeveloped floodplain areas, numerous road closures and some damage to properties were reported. In general, flows across the ABCA watershed were the highest since the back-to-back flooding events in December 2008 and February Blackburn News, February 23, 2018

98 Water subsiding but Paisley still focus of concern Owen Sound Sun Times Page 1 of 2 3/8/2018 NEWS LOCAL Water subsiding but Paisley still focus of concern By Scott Dunn, Sun Times, Owen Sound Friday, February 23, :38:05 EST PM The swollen Teeswater River is slowly subsiding in this photo taken about 12:30 p.m. Friday. It no longer touches most of bottom of the bridge now. But flooding concerns remain because if ice upriver breaks free, it may not be able to pass under the bridge, officials warn. (Supplied photo) GREY-BRUCE - High waters of the Teeswater River have dropped back below the arched bottom of the bridge along Paisley s main street but they remained a focus of concern Friday. Waters are subsiding but there was no significant change to the status of high water levels or ice jams across the county, Bruce County announced Friday morning. Saugeen Valley Conservation Authority staff are monitoring an ice jam upriver from Paisley s Queen Street Bridge. It remains the authority s primary concern now, spokeswoman Nancy Griffin said by mid-afternoon. That s the main place we re focussed on because all of the water levels are going down. But our biggest concern right now is there is still an ice jam just upstream of the Paisley bridge on the Teeswater River, Griffin said. If the jam reaches the bridge, concerns remain that the water is still not low enough for the ice to pass under, which would cause the river to suddenly swell and could lead to flooding. After the unseasonably mild temperatures, snowmelt and lots of precipitation this week, a bridge in Chesley has been closed indefinitely due to structural failure of an abutment in the river which has broken free of the bridge.

99 Water subsiding but Paisley still focus of concern Owen Sound Sun Times Page 2 of 2 All this water temporarily closed some roads in parts of Grey-Bruce too. No injuries have been reported. And the flood watch issued Feb. 18 by the Saugeen Valley Conservation Authority remains in effect until Saturday at 11 a.m., though most rivers and streams have peaked and are receding, to recognize levels are still high, it said. There are some ice jams and moving ice which remain threats, including in the Saugeen River upriver and downriver of Paisley, further justifying the flood watch. The weather which brought uncharacteristically wet and mild conditions has eliminated the snowpack, so the threat of that stored water is gone, Griffin noted. Indeed, Environment Canada meteorologist Geoff Coulson said Friday that its Wiarton weather station on Feb. 12 measured about 45 centimetres of snow on the ground. Now there s just a trace. Temperature records were also broken twice in Wiarton, on Tuesday, Feb. 20, when the high reached 14.4 degrees, breaking the 1983 high of 10.7, and 14.4 degrees carried over into the early hours the Feb. 21, setting a record daily high, which had been 8.8, as far back as 1948, when that weather station s records start. The storm event which took place between Monday and Wednesday this week hit hardest in central and southern Grey-Bruce. Lucknow saw 76 milimetres of rain and Flesherton, 73 mm, over those three days. Mount Forest received 43.4 mm. Now a Texas storm is heading our way, bringing rain and snow to Owen Sound Saturday night with temperatures dipping to plus 1, then rain Sunday and a high of 7. Rain amounts aren t predicted to be large, just five to 15 mm. But certainly not the news that people want to hear that are already dealing with high water levels and the flooding that has occurred, Coulson said. Daytime highs next week will be just above freezing, with nightly temperatures just below 0. Flood advisories were downgraded Friday morning across all parts of central Grey-Bruce covered by the neighbouring Grey Sauble Conservation Authority announced in a statement. Remaining flood watches -- for the Sydenham, Beaver and Sauble rivers were lifted. This continued a ramping down of concern since it issued flood warnings in parts of the watershed Wednesday morning. But the conservation authority still has in place a watershed conditions statement, less extreme than a flood watch or the most serious, flood warning. It warns people to stay away from waterbodies because the extremely cold water is lifethreatening, should someone fall in. And localized flooding is still possible, in areas prone to flood or known to be impacted by ice jamming, according to the statement, which will remain in effect until Monday. Water flows in watercourses were well beyond average flows for this time of year but they have peaked and are on the way down. Most flows in the watershed are well below average, except at the mouth of the Sauble and Beaver rivers, which are close to spring runoff conditions, the statement said. Expected rising temperatures, snowmelt and precipitation may increase flows but are not expected to exceed normal spring runoff. Owen Sound Sun Times, February 23, 2018

100 BlackburnNews.com - Waters Recede Beneath Main Bridge Near Paisley Paisley's bridge over the Teeswater River, Friday, Feb. 23rd. (Kirk Scott photo) Waters Recede Beneath Main Bridge Near Paisley BY RYAN DRURY FEBRUARY 24, 2018 With the water levels receding, the flooding fears at the main bridge in Paisley have receded as well. Arran Elderslie Deputy Mayor Mark Davis says the fear of a potential flood is no longer there. I talked to the Saugeen Valley Conservation Authority and they re pulling their people and the county is pulling their people as well, and they consider the threat to be over. I would say maybe there s 5 feet of clearance under the bridge now, and at one point it was up over and there was no clearance. They feel secure that it s low risk at this point. Certainly there s a lot of ice sitting there, but with the river going down it will start to settle, and it didn t come with high flow so it likely won t with low flow. Plus there s room under the bridge now to pass it through. Blackburn News, February 24, 2018

101 Worst is over in Paisley Kincardine News Page 1 of 2 3/6/2018 NEWS LOCAL Worst is over in Paisley By Rob Gowan, Sun Times, Owen Sound Saturday, February 24, :23:01 EST AM The water had gone down enough at the Teeswater River Bridge by Saturday morning that officials were no longer conducting 24-hour surveillance. (Supplied photo) Officials are breathing easier in Paisley after the water has gone down enough that they are no longer undertaking 24-hour monitoring of the Teeswater River Bridge. Bruce County and Saugeen Valley Conservation Authority staff announced just before 10 a.m. on Saturday morning that the water had gone down enough that the 24-hour surveillance of the bridge was no longer necessary. They had been concerned that if an ice jam upriver moved it could become lodged up against the bridge and cause more flooding, but the water had gone down enough that it was determined any ice could now safely pass under the bridge. The floodwaters have gone down enough at the village of Paisley at the Queen Street Bridge that we are no longer concerned about the ice jam that exists still above the bridge, said Nancy Griffin, the SVCA's conservation education coordinator. Most of the ice jam has gone through and there is very little of it left. (Cont'd)

102 Worst is over in Paisley Kincardine News Page 2 of 2 3/6/2018 Officials had been monitoring the situation in Paisley since early in the week when heavy rains and mild temperatures combined with melting snow and ice jams on waterways to cause flooding across much of the SVCA watershed, which covers much of southern and central Grey-Bruce. The waters damaged roads and left yards and basements flooded. In Chesley, the Main Street Bridge has been closed to vehicles and pedestrians indefinitely after the waters undermined an abutment, causing it to break free from the rest of the structure. But in Paisley, the threat of more flooding was over as of Saturday morning, and the forecast was calling for favourable conditions that would allow the water to recede further. There is going to be a little bit of rain, but nothing of concern, said Griffin. Environment Canada is calling for temperatures to remain mild into next week with a daytime high in the 3 to 7 degrees Celcius range. There was rain in the forecast for Sunday morning, but it was to clear as the day went on. Griffin said they will continue to monitor water levels across the watershed because they are still above seasonal. Everything is working its way through the system as it normally would, said Griffin. At this point we will take a look at what all happened. Griffin said they didn't have any photographic evidence of an ice jam occurring upriver from Paisley where it did last week. They were hoping to find out if there was any past experience that could help them determine when it was safe to give the all-clear, but there wasn't. She said they will learn from last week's event to help them in the future. Be prepared as much as you can and learn from anything you can after it has happened, said Griffin. In a news release issued Saturday morning by Bruce County, it said that periodic monitoring of the bridge in Paisley would continue. The county also announced Saturday morning that Bruce Rd. 1 from Duke St. to Wellington St. had been reopened after flooding had forced its closure last week. Meanwhile in Chesley, the effects of the flooding is expected to continue to be felt for some time. The bridge, which had originally been passable by pedestrians, is now closed to everyone. The county's engineering consultants have been on site at the bridge and are doing a review. Coulter expects the county to be able to provide an update on the bridge by the middle of the week, at which point she expects there to be an action plan going forward. Repair is unlikely, Coulter said. The bridge had been on the county's long-range plan to be replaced in 2021, but the damage has pushed up the need. The plan had pegged the replacement cost at $2.6-million, but Coulter suspected the number would change because the work appeared to be more extensive than what was in the plan. It will be an emergency replacement so the quickest we can get it we will take action, said Coulter. The county is also investigating the possibility of applying for some emergency funding from the provincial Ministry of Municipal Affairs' Municipal Disaster Recovery Assistance program. The Grey Sauble Conservation Authority, which didn't appear to be hit as hard last week, downgraded its flood advisories Friday morning across all parts of central Grey-Bruce. Remaining flood watches -- for the Sydenham, Beaver and Sauble rivers were lifted. The conservation authority still had in place a watershed conditions statement, warning people to stay away from waterbodies because the extremely cold water is life-threatening, should someone fall in. Localized flooding is still possible, in areas prone to flood or known to be impacted by ice jamming, according to the statement, which was to remain in effect until Monday. Water flows in watercourses were well beyond average flows for this time of year but they have peaked and are on the way down. Most flows in the watershed are well below average, except at the mouth of the Sauble and Beaver rivers, which are close to spring runoff conditions, the statement said. Expected rising temperatures, snowmelt and precipitation may increase flows but are not expected to exceed normal spring runoff. Kincardine News, February 24, 2018

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104 Shoreline Beacon, February 27, 2018

105 Saugeen Conservation recognizes supporters and donors Photo Credit: Don Crosby/For PostMedia Bruce Davidson, left, and Barry Randall, right, members of the Grey Bruce Sustainability Network, are recognized by Saugeen Conservation board chair Luke Charbonneau as one of the volunteer groups recognized by the authority. Saugeen Conservation recognized more than two dozen volunteers and 15 major sponsors who annually support the work of the authority throughout the watershed. They include Bruce Power, Ontario Power Generation, Enbridge, the RBC Blue Water Project along with the Td Friends of the Environment Foundation and the Trillium Mutual Insurance Company, all of whom provide funding. One of the groups that has benefited from some of that funding is the little known Grey Bruce sustainability network, a Brockton-based group that focuses on environmental stewardship programs while working closely with area youth. Saugeen conservation board chair Luke Charbonneau described the group as a valuable partner in conservation efforts. Bruce Davidson, one of the group s founders, said the organization fills in the gaps left by schools, municipal governments and groups like Saugeen conservation. Many of the group s programs target youth a popular program takes students out of the classroom and demonstrates the pros and cons of some possible careers through visits to local industries. This year the group plans to bring students from Kincardine district secondary school for a tour of Bruce Power, to look at careers at the world s largest nuclear plant. The students will also meet with technicians and engineers at Enbridge Inc. Plans include engaging students with the province s Plug n drive program and an examination of a couple of electric cars. That s a really new and emerging technology; everything from the maintenance of the vehicle to the braking systems that are revolutionary to the charging system to the battery technology, said Davidson. When you think about it these are the technologies that the kids of the future are going to be using; they re not going to be driving the way we drive. The group also engages students in a look at water related technologies. With the average age of water workers in the late 50s, there will be plenty of employment opportunities soon.

106 We re going to see a tremendous turnover in the next five or 10 years and it s not a job that kids would typically think of as a career path, Davidson said. students are also introduced to the agricultural community and exposed to a variety of options including community supported agriculture which Davidson describes as an entry point to agriculture for many people who haven t grown up on the family farm and don t have the inheritance coming. Last summer six student were hired to organize events at the Bruce county Museum and cultural centre through play productions, music and theatre work with young elementary school students. Their last project was to go into seniors homes and document some of the stories that seniors have that might otherwise be lost. The network has a strong focus on environmental stewardship projects with attention to the challenge of recycling Styrofoam and film plastics. In Brockton and Hanover last year alone the group diverted more than 20,000 pounds of film plastics. That program is growing and we hope to spread it to other communities, Davidson said. The group is installing recycling stations at the access points on the Saugeen River for recyclables, garbage and special containers for discarded fishing line. Davidson said the community must continue to be vigilant about the environment. if you leave the environment on autopilot and continue to do things without consideration for the effects, we don t do very well, he said. Kincardine News, February 22, 2018 Shoreline Beacon, February 27, 2018

107 Ski race at Stoney Island Kincardine News 3/6/2018 Ski race a success at Stoney Island Conservation Area Wednesday, February 28, :53:30 EST PM Kincardine X-Country Ski Club had a number of people out for its 5km race at Stoney Island Conservation Area on Feb. 10, L-R: Glen Norcliffe, Jana Mika, Nicole Nussey, Karel Mika, Kevin Nussey, Zac Holopainen, Bill Cooke, Sally Tredlinger, Alison Hooper and Henry van der Vlies. Kincardine X-Country Ski Club held a 5km race on Feb. 10, 2018 at Stoney Island Conservation Area and snow conditions were perfect. The race was closely contested with Henry van der Vlies leading for the first lap, but then he was overtaken by Alison Hooper who held on to her lead in the second lap to win. Not far behind was Jana Mika who beat off several challenges by fourth placed Glen Norcliffe.

108 The Advance, February 28, 2018

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110 The Rider, Feb/2018

111 Kincardine News, March 1, 2018

112 Walkerton Herald Times, March 1, 2018

113 The Post, March 1, 2018

114 The Post, March 1, 2018

115 The Post, March 8, 2018

116 The Post, March 8, 2018