Sault Conservation

Conservation news for Sault Ste. Marie and Prince Township. This account is not monitored 24/7. For emergencies call 911.

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Happy Pollinator Week!🐝🦋 Support pollinators by planting native wildflowers, avoiding pesticides, and adding water sources! Learn more: https://t.co/tJrXlMxgRg #PollinatorWeek

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Heading to the cottage? Protect your drinking water by maintaining your septic system, heating oil fuel tanks, and private wells.

Explore best practices for drinking water protection: https://t.co/OwOHvzjvGu

#SourceWaterON #DrinkingWaterSources #WaterWednesdays

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DYK that spring is a great time to test your well water? Unused private wells can cause water pollution if not checked or maintained. Test your well water for free through your local health unit: https://t.co/44CKjdfhl6

#SourceWaterON #DrinkingWaterSources

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DYK that lawn fertilizers often go with the flow and can contaminate drinking water sources? Try natural alternatives like mulched leaves and aeration to keep your lawn green and healthy. For more tips: https://t.co/Lk9Ai5dALi

#SourceWaterON #DrinkingWaterSources

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The bumble bee team at Wildlife Preservation Canada surveyed bees at SSMRCA CA's! 🐝

This monitoring improves understanding of bumble bee populations in Ontario and monitors the health of both thriving and declining species.

Learn more: https://t.co/tZBp3EiHiz

@WPCWild911

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DYK that a Drinking Water Protection Zone is an area around municipal drinking water sources where protective measures reduce contamination risks?

For more tips, click here: https://t.co/GYuOJBNmJB

#WaterWednesdays

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Happy Canadian Environmental Week! 🏞️

The SSMRCA is proud to manage over 5,000 acres of diverse ecosystems, including forests, wetlands, and shorelines across Algoma.

For more info on SSMRCA CAs, visit: https://t.co/JSiKIV6ZMu

#EnviroWeek

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Today is International Day for Biological Diversity! 🌳🐦🌊

SSMRCA protects biodiversity in Conservation Areas, ensuring healthy ecosystems and resilient watersheds.

See photos of biodiversity at SSMRCA CAs in Algoma!

#InternationalDayforBiologicalDiversity26

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Office closure notice 🏢

The SSMRCA office will be closed on Monday, May 18th for Victoria Day. Regular office hours will resume on Tuesday, May 19th at 8:30 am.

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Field day Fridays! 🦺This week, our Water Resources Engineer, Anjum Amin, and Kiki Vetrie, from NORDIK Institute, conducted spring water sampling.

🚰This sampling is part of the Provincial Groundwater Monitoring Network.

#SourceWaterON

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Calling City Nature Challenge participants! 📣

From April 28 - May 10, 2026, make sure to identify the plants, animals, and nature you posted for the City Nature Challenge.

#CityNatureChallenge2026 #sustainableSSM

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Interested in drinking water source protection? 🚰

The Ministry of the Environment, Conservation and Parks is seeking a Chair for the Source Protection Committee for the SSM Source Protection Area.

Apply at https://t.co/AAXXSPu0kt

#DWSP #SourceWaterON

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The City Nature Challenge is ON! 🌳

You have until April 27, 2026 to contribute! Take a walk, explore your backyard, and take pictures in nature!

Make sure to upload your findings to https://t.co/Q32qF61xRN

#CityNatureChallenge2026 #sustainableSSM

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The Sault Ste. Marie Region Conservation Authority (SSMRCA) is issuing this Flood Outlook Statement to advise residents and visitors of current and forecasted watershed conditions throughout the region.

This statement is in effect until April 30, 2026.

https://t.co/Hjy1oHelf3

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The 2026 City Nature Challenge is here!📣

From April 24-27, observe local wildlife and plants and submit your findings at https://t.co/Q32qF61xRN

#CityNatureChallenge2026 #sustainableSSM

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Happy Earth Day 🌱💚 We are proud to help protect over 5,000 acres of diverse ecosystems, including forests, wetlands, and shorelines. This Earth Day, we encourage everyone to take some time to connect with nature.

Learn more: https://t.co/oexvRcDMiO

#EarthDay2026

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We are hiring! 📣Our Operations Team is seeking a Seasonal Operations Assistant to assist with the routine maintenance of SSMRCA's Conservation Areas.

Apply by emailing your resume to [email protected]! The deadline to apply is May 1, 2026.

Learn more: https://t.co/sZ6HFdmrMN

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The Sault Ste. Marie Region Conservation Authority (SSMRCA) is upgrading its previously issued Flood Outlook to a Flood Watch for rivers and streams throughout the watershed.

This Flood Watch remains in effect until April 20, 2026.

https://t.co/yuoLbTS4Ja

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Spring safety reminder ❄️

As temperatures rise, so do water levels in rivers, creeks, and streams throughout the watershed. We encourage residents to exercise extreme caution around waterways and leave a generous distance from any shoreline.

📷 Root River

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Today is National Pet Day! 🐶

Please remember, your furry friends must be leashed on SSMRCA properties for the safety of all guests and wildlife.

Learn more about dog recreation in Conservation Areas at https://t.co/taH9CA1Apz

#ConservationAreas