News

The Grand River Conservation Authority is issuing the following flood warning message update. Flood warnings continue for the southern Grand River. A water safety message is in place for the entire Grand River watershed.
Flood Warning
Haldimand County / Byng Island Conservation Area / Trailer Parks in Southern Grand River Watershed
Flows in the Grand River have peaked and are receding. Flows in the Grand River from Caledonia south to Port Maitland are still at...
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In late February 2017, the Grand River Conservation Authority (GRCA) approved the engineering services proposal from WSP Consultants, in the amount of $359,720, for the firm to undertake an environmental assessment for the GRCA’s proposed hydro generating station at the existing Parkhill Dam in Cambridge.
Completion of an environmental assessment and the design of a plan are the first stage in this project. Public consultation will take place as part of the environmental...
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Here is the June 2017 issue of GRCA Current. Please visit the archives to see all issues of GRCA Current .

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The Grand River Conservation Authority is taking steps to improve the visitor experience at Elora Quarry this summer, with a focus on increasing public safety and decreasing the overall environmental impact to the park.
Beginning this month, the maximum daily capacity of the park will be set at 1,300 guests. On days when maximum capacity is reached, visitors will be encouraged to visit other nearby Grand River parks such as Elora Gorge, Belwood Lake, and Guelph Lake, as well...
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Select Grand River Parks are offering the opportunity for local residents to experience a bit of Canadian heritage for Canada 150 – by taking Canoeing 101 in May or June.
This two-hour introduction to canoeing will be offered at four locations and will help local residents become comfortable in one of Canada’s very first modes of transportation — the canoe. 
The program includes instruction in canoe safety, paddle strokes and basic manoeuvres. This...
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