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COVID-19 Updates
The Grand River Conservation Authority (GRCA) is closely monitoring the COVID-19 situation in Ontario. Please visit our COVID-19 page where you will find the most up-to date information on impacts to GRCA programs and services, including cancellations and closures.
For answers to our most frequently asked questions, please visit our COVID-19 FAQ.
Guelph Lake Conservation Area - Access Disruption - June 28, 2022
The Township of Guelph/Eramosa will be completing culvert replacements on Conservation Road between Wellington Road 38 and Watson Road. This closure is expected to last approximately 3 weeks. Please follow detour signs to access Guelph Lake Conservation Area via Watson Road.
Elora Gorge Conservation Area - Splash Pad closed - June 27, 2022
The splash pad at Elora Gorge Conservation Area is closed until further notice. We apologize for the inconvenience. For real-time status updates, visit our Conservation Area Status page.
Update: Some GRCA natural areas remain closed due to tree damage - June 17, 2022
The weather system that swept through Southern Ontario on May 22 resulted in significant damage to trees in several Grand River Conservation Authority natural areas throughout the Grand River watershed. As a result, a number of natural areas have been closed while staff evaluate the damage. These areas include, but are not limited to, Chesney Wilderness Area, Dryden Tract and Everton reservoir. Please obey all posted signage and avoid areas where tree damage has occurred.
Ongoing closure: Mill ruins at Rockwood Conservation Area closed
The ruins of the Harris & Co. Rockwood Woolen Mill remain closed due to potential safety concerns.
Ongoing closure: Low level bridge at Elora Gorge remains closed
Due to weather events in 2017 and 2018, the low level bridge at Elora Gorge Conservation Area was damaged by high water flows and remains closed indefinitely.
