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The Grand River flows 300 kilometres through southwestern Ontario from the highlands of Dufferin County to Port Maitland on Lake Erie.

The Grand River Conservation Authority manages water and other natural resources on behalf of 38 municipalities and close to one million residents.

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Information on giant hogweed
Giant hogweed is hazardous to human health. Learn about this plant and who to contact if you spot it.

2009 Terrestrial Resources Annual Report
Read the annual report of the group who work to protect and enhance watershed natural heritage (PDF).

Restoring
biodiversity
In the current issue of The Grand, learn about how we are protecting biodiversity across the watershed.

2009 Aquatic Resources Annual Report
Read about the work of the Aquatic Resources department in 2009 (PDF).

Trails Take Flight
This brochure guides you to 20 of the best birding trails in the Grand River watershed

Snapping turtles now at risk
Around since prehistoric times, snapping turtles are now listed as a species of concern (July/Aug issue of Grand Actions - PDF).

Water conservation tips
Water conservation tips for the home, business and farm.