The Saugeen Valley Conservation Authority has named Erik Downing as the next General Manager.
Downing who assumed the role today follows a comprehensive internal and external recruitment process who has served as the acting General Manager and Secretary-Treasurer for the last year.
Downing brings in over 20 years experience in environmental management, natural hazard protection and watershed governance who has spent the last 17 years with the SVCA.
Downing says he’s eager to continuing the conservation authorities mission to protect and manage the natural resources of the watershed for future generations.