News

Strong, west and southwest winds between 35 and 50 km/h began Friday morning are forecast to continue until approximately 9:00 p.m. before turning to west / northwest and diminishing overnight into Saturday. 
Winds of this type and direction have the potential to cause high waves and a lake surge that raises water levels along the northern shore of Lake Erie, resulting in minor shoreline flooding and erosion.
Lake levels are currently forecast to peak below critical...
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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.
The GRCA will be applying herbicide to the stems of invasive trees on its Eagles Nest property near Birkett Lane in Brantford....
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On September 12, the Grand River Conservation Foundation (GRCF) celebrated the rehabilitation of FWR Dickson Wilderness Area in North Dumfries. Thanks to a contribution of $93,500 from the Canada 150 Community Infrastructure Program, delivered by the Federal Economic Development Agency for Southern Ontario, and matching funds from donors, work has been completed to rebuild the 150-metre boardwalk and 375-metre trail leading from the parking lot on Wrigley Road. The new trail and...
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Here is the September 2018 issue of GRCA Current. Please visit the archives to see all issues of GRCA Current .

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The Grand River Conservation Authority (GRCA) board and OPSEU Local 259 representing approximately 110 Grand River Conservation Authority employees have voted to ratify a new collective agreement.
“We value the work and dedication of our employees and are pleased that we were able to reach an agreement without any disruption to our operation,” said Helen Jowett, GRCA board chair. “We want to thank the bargaining team for working toward a fiscally responsible...
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