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Hamilton to Brantford Rail Trail - September 11, 2019
A portion of the Hamilton to Brantford Rail Trail south of Hwy. 403 will be closed for tree maintenance on Wednesday, September 11, 2019 from 8:30 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.
The Derrynane and Gordon Property - Forestry Management - September 2019
The Derrynane and Gordon Property (Concession Road 2 just south of Sideroad 5 in Wellington North) is closed between September 11 and September 30, 2019 due to foresty work being conducted in the area. This project is part of the GRCA's long-term forest management program which includes the conversion of conifer plantations to more natural woodlands through a series of thinnings. A plantation contractor will be harvesting trees marked for removal with the long-term goal of improving forest health and creating more varied habitats that support a greater mixture of plant, animal and bird species. All work will be done in accordance with good forestry practices and following sustainable forest management guidelines.
Block 1 Grassland Management Unit at Luther Marsh is closed to hunting - September 23 to 29, 2019
The grassland management area Block 1 (north of 15 HWY Zone B) at the Luther Marsh Wildlife Management Area will be closed to hunting September 23 to 29, 2019 due to grassland habitat maintenance work. Signage will be in place during the closure at the main entry points. Please see a map highlighting the extent of the closed area. Other hunting areas at Luther Marsh remain open according to the regulations.
Taquanyah Conservation Area trails closed September 23 to mid-October 2019
Trails at Taquanyah Conservation Area are closed from September 23 to mid-October due to ecosystem restoration work being completed in the area. Please remain off trails and out of the area.
Guelph Lake - Watercraft rentals
Watercraft rentals (canoe, kayak, paddleboard) are now closed for the season at Guelph Lake Conservation Area. Other parks continue to offer rentals until Labour Day or into October. Call the park you plan to visit for the most up-to-date information.
Boyd Property - Forestry Management - August-October 2019
The Boyd Property, located near Line 8 and Sideroad 3 in Wellington North, is closed between August 8 and October 1, 2019 due to foresty work being conducted in the area. This project is part of the GRCA's long-term forest management program which includes the conversion of conifer plantations to more natural woodlands through a series of thinnings. A plantation contractor will be harvesting trees marked for removal with the long-term goal of improving forest health and creating more varied habitats that support a greater mixture of plant, animal and bird species. All work will be done in accordance with good forestry practices and following sustainable forest management guidelines.
Conestogo Dam downstream rehabilitiation - June-October 2019
Concrete rehabilitation work will be carried out in the stilling basin on the downstream side of Conestogo Dam. Work will involve chipping concrete and construction on the downstream wingwalls of the dam. This will result in some noise which will carry down to the lower campground in the park on weekdays from 7 a.m. to 7 p.m. Some work may also be possible on Saturday mornings. The lower parking lot will be used as a construction staging area and will be off limits during this work.
Mill ruins at Rockwood Conservation Area closed
The ruins of the Harris & Co. Rockwood Woolen Mill remain closed due to potential safety concerns.
Low level bridge at Elora Gorge remains closed through 2019
Due to weather events in 2017 and 2018, the low level bridge at Elora Gorge Park was damaged by high water flows and is closed and will remain closed into 2019. The GRCA is investigating next steps in order to repair the bridge, which is used by campers and visitors to access the north side of the park.
