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The GRCA is issuing a High Lake Erie Level Flood Warning Message. The Watershed Conditions Statement for Lake Erie remains in effect.
Environment Canada has issued a Gale Warning for the eastern end of Lake Erie. Gale force winds of 34 to 47 knots are occurring or expected to occur before diminishing later Friday. A wave warning has also been issued indicating waves of up to 3-4 metres near noon Friday before subsiding later in the day. A freezing spray warning ...
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There may still be snow on the ground, but watershed residents can get a jump on ordering trees from the Grand River Conservation Authority (GRCA) for planting this spring. For some landowners, help is available to put them in the ground as well.
Landowners with at least two hectares (5 acres) of property may be interested in having a GRCA forestry specialist visit their property to develop a custom planting plan, arrange for planting in the spring and help access funding...
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Hillside Festival campers can book sites online on March 2 The 2020 camping season is just around the corner and the Grand River Conservation Authority camping reservation system will be open for reservations online and over the phone on March 3.
The reservation system at www.grcacamping.ca  provides 24-hour online reservation service until mid-October, when the camping season closes.
As well, a call centre is available for those who want to reserve a campsite by...
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The Grand River Conservation Authority (GRCA) will be hosting a third Public Information Centre for the New Hamburg Flood Mitigation Study on Wednesday, March 11, 2020 from 6:00 - 8:30 p.m. at the New Hamburg Community Hall (251 Jacob Street, New Hamburg).
The information session will include a presentation of study findings beginning at 6:30 p.m., followed by an open house, where members of the project team will be present to answer questions. The focus of this session...
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The overall flood risk in the Grand River watershed this spring is moderate to high, with the highest potential risk for flooding along the Lake Erie shoreline due to current lake levels.
Stephanie Shifflett, Water Resources Engineer, Grand River Conservation Authority (GRCA), presented the forecast at the GRCA’s annual meeting of municipal flood co-ordinators on February 19. The meeting is one of a series held each year, as the GRCA works closely with municipal officials...
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