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COVID-19 Alert
The GRCA continues to closely monitor the COVID-19 situation in Ontario. The health, safety and well-being of our staff, volunteers and the community remain our highest priority. Please visit our COVID-19 Update page where you will find the most up-to-date information on impacts to GRCA programs and services.
Research is important for supporting science-based decision making in managing the natural resources of the watershed.
We encourage research in the watershed. The information and knowledge generated by research and the sharing of that research with GRCA staff can help to inform resource management decisions for the watershed.
The GRCA owns and manages approximately 19,400 hectares (48,000 acres) of land in the Grand River watershed. This represents 2.8 per cent of the watershed and includes natural areas, environmentally sensitive lands, lands for multi-purpose reservoirs and conservation areas.
We also own and operate river flow and water quality monitoring stations that researchers have used to collect samples or pilot new monitoring technology.
Getting access to GRCA property
If you are interested in conducting research on GRCA property, please fill out the Research Access Form and email it to us.
When submitting a Research Access Form, please include a Certificate of Insurance with an insurance limit of no less than $2 million, identifying the GRCA as an additional insured.
GRCA data, studies and reports
Monitoring, geospatial data, watershed management plans and other technical studies are available on the GRCA website.
- Real-time data on river flows, reservoir levels, water quality and weather
- Interactive mapping tools, GIS data and downloadable monitoring data through the Grand River Information Network (GRIN)
- Studies and reports carried out for the Grand River Watershed Water Management Plan
- Historical documents, some dating to the 1930, developed to support watershed management activities.
