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  • Prescribed burn planned at FWR Dickson Wilderness Area

    A prescribed burn is scheduled to take place at the FWR Dickson Wilderness Area on Spragues Road between April 30 – May 2. The exact date is not known, since the burn must take place when weather conditions allow. There must be several days of dry weather in advance of the burn, and there must be little to no wind on the burn day.

  • April 2018 issue of Grand Actions

    The April 2018 issue of Grand Actions has many stories from across the Grand River watershed.

  • Warning booms at GRCA dams being installed

    The Grand River Conservation Authority is installing warning booms or white buoys upstream of GRCA dams to warn paddlers, anglers and boaters to stay away from the dams.

  • Volunteers make significant impact in Grand River watershed

    During National Volunteer Week, April 15 to 21, the Grand River Conservation Authority (GRCA) is celebrating the vital role of volunteers who give so much of their time to nature.

    In 2017, over 2,500 volunteers contributed almost 6,300 hours of their time to conservation and enhancing watershed health.

  • April 2018 issue of GRCA Current

    Here is the April 2018 issue of GRCA Current.
    Please visit the archives to see all issues of GRCA Current.

  • Preparations underway for year-round access to Laurel Creek Park in Waterloo

    Changes are coming to Laurel Creek Park in Waterloo this spring that will allow visitors to enjoy the park year-round. Automatic gates are being installed at the gatehouse along with a small parking lot, and a trailer staging area.

  • March 2018 issue of GRCA Current

    Here is the March 2018 issue of GRCA Current.
    Please visit the archives to see all issues of GRCA Current.

  • Trees being removed to support grassland stewardship

    The Grand River Conservation Authority (GRCA), in partnership with the City of Brantford, is focused on helping grassland habitats make a comeback in southern Ontario. Grassland habitats support a number of grassland-specific bird species including the Eastern Meadowlark– a threatened species that has been recorded in and around the City of Brantford.

  • GRCA board approves 2018 budget

    The Grand River Conservation Authority (GRCA) will spend more than $34 million this year on programs that protect water quality, reduce flood damages, protect natural areas, support responsible development and provide outdoor recreation and environmental education.

  • Grand River Parks set to take reservations March 1

    Hillside Festival campers can book sites online on February 28

    The 2018 camping season is nearly here and the Grand River Parks camping reservation system will be open for reservations online and over the phone on March 1.


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