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We value the trust of our stakeholders and are committed to openness and accountability. We strive for clear and respectful communication with our partners and with members of the public in order to build a better understanding of GRCA programs, services, projects and watershed challenges.
As part of our commitment to open communication, we work to keep stakeholders up-to-date on what’s happening at the GRCA through our website, social media channels and...
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Cover crops grown over winter are just the right thing to do, according to some local producers who participated in the GRCA’s Rural Water Quality Program and received an incentive payment last year.  The program offers a per acre incentive to applicants in Brant County, Waterloo Region, and Wellington County. The benefits of cover crops are numerous:  they can reduce erosion, build better soil structure and improve soil health. 
“I’ve used...
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We value the trust of our stakeholders and are committed to openness and accountability. 
As part of this commitment, we regularly review our communications practices and reach out to the public to get a better understanding of how you view and interact with our organization.
As part of this review, we’d ask that you consider completing this short survey. Your responses will help us develop communication practices to help better serve all residents and visitors...
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Here is the August 2017 issue of GRCA Current. Please visit the archives to see all issues of GRCA Current .

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Farmers in Haldimand County can now get paid to try out a best management practice that is growing in popularity across Ontario — planting a cover crop.
The recently updated Haldimand Rural Water Quality Program now offers landowners an incentive of $20 per acre for up to 50 acres per applicant.
A cover crop protects soil, reduces erosion and promotes better soil health.
Under the program, priority is given to fields next to watercourses or wetlands and to fields...
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