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The Grand River Conservation Authority (GRCA) campsite reservation system will be open to take reservations online beginning March 21, 2024, at 8:00 a.m.

A new interactive online map showing some locations of commemorative benches and trail markers available for donations or sponsorships has been launched by the Grand River Conservation Foundation (GRCF), in partnership with the Grand River Conservation Authority (GRCA).

The Grand River Conservation Authority (GRCA) will invest just over $37 million this year on programs that protect life and minimize property damage from flooding and erosion, improve the health of the Grand River watershed, connect people to the environment through outdoor experiences and manage its land holdings responsibly and sustainably.

On February 22, 2024, the Grand River Conservation Authority will be conducting dye tracer testing in Baden Creek at the Baden Pond. The dye is environmentally friendly and may temporarily give the Baden Creek a yellow-green, pink, blue or orange colour.

Chris White, Mayor of Guelph-Eramosa Township and Councillor in Wellington County will continue in his role as Chair of the Grand River Conservation Authority for another term. 

Sue Foxton and Kevin Davis to support the Board as Vice-Chairs.

Sometime during the week of December 18, 2023, the Grand River Conservation Authority (GRCA) will be conducting dye tracer testing in the Conestogo River, upstream of the town of St. Jacobs near Three Bridges Road. The dye is environmentally friendly and may temporarily give the Conestogo River a yellow-green colour.

The presence of blue-green algae has been observed at Conestogo Lake reservoir. While the beach area and boat launch are both closed for the season, the GRCA has notified the Ministry of the Environment, Conservation and Parks as well as the local health unit, and signage is being posted. The previously confirmed blue-green algae blooms at Belwood Lake and Woolwich reservoirs are still present.

The presence of blue-green algae has been confirmed at Woolwich and Belwood Lake reservoirs. Signage has been posted at both of these locations notifying the public of the conditions.

This year, farmers across every municipality in the Grand River watershed are eligible to apply for cover crop incentives through funding from the Nature Smart Climate Solutions Fund, a Government of Canada’s Department of Environment and Climate Change program in partnership with Conservation Ontario.

The Grand River Conservation Authority (GRCA) has announced that it has completed a draft management plan for the Niska Land Holdings property on Niska Road in Guelph.