| Is the GRCA holding regularly scheduled General Membership meetings? |
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The regular GRCA General Membership meeting schedule is being maintained. Meetings are held virtually and streamed live on our Board Webcast page. Members of the public are invited to watch the meetings online.
The GRCA board meets monthly, usually on the fourth Friday of the month beginning at 9:30 a.m. The board agendas, reports and minutes are available in our board meeting calendar.
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| How can I communicate with the GRCA board as a delegation? |
| Delegations are encouraged to submit written comments at least eight days prior to the scheduled meeting, in order for their written submission to be included in the published agenda. Written submissions will be received up to 48 hours prior to the meeting. In this case, the comments will be distributed to the board and received at the scheduled meeting; however, they will not be published in the online agenda.If you are unable to submit written comments and would prefer to appear virtually as a delegation, please contact us. |
| How does the COVID-19 pandemic impact the GRCA's flood forecasting and warning system in the event of flooding? |
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The GRCA's flood forecasting and warning system is critical to the safety of watershed residents. The GRCA is maintaining this critical service to the community, and will continue to work with municipal first responders to help protect the lives and property of our watershed residents in the event of flooding.
Please visit our flood forecasting and warning system page to learn more.
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| Can I still apply for a permit? |
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Yes. We continue to accept permit applications through our online permit application system. If you are unsure of how to apply for a permit, please review the information on our website about how to apply for a permit.
There will be a delay in processing your application as GRCA staff are conducting very limited in-person site inspections at this time. If you have any questions about the application process you may contact the appropriate planner for your township or municipality via email. In your email, please include your name, contact information, location and a description of your proposal or your question.
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| Can I submit paper permit applications? |
| Yes. Hard copy permit applications may still be submitted by mail or courier to the GRCA Administration Centre (400 Clyde Road, PO Box 729, Cambridge, ON N1R 5W6). |
| My permit application has been approved, but the permit has not yet been issued. How can I proceed with my project? |
| Please contact the appropriate GRCA planner for your township or municipality via email with your questions. We a re receiving a very high volume of general inquiries and there will be delays in responses. We thank you for your patience. |
| Is the GRCA continuing to review submissions for Planning Act applications for their municipal partners? |
| Yes. We continue to accept circulations and submissions for Planning Act applications. We will provide comments to our municipal partners under our existing Memoranda of Understanding. |
| Is the GRCA responding to requests for Title Clearances and other inquiries? |
| Yes. Please submit all general inqiries using this form to planning@grandriver.ca. Title Clearance requests should also be sent via email to planning@grandriver.ca. Staff will provide a response and, if required, can advise you on how payment can be made. We a re receiving a very high volume of general inquiries and there will be delays in responses. We thank you for your patience. |
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Can I volunteer as an individual or group for environmental projects?
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No, not at this time. Please note the GRCA's volunteer program has been temporarily suspended.
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| Can I submit a proposal or conduct ecological research on GRCA property, or proceed with an existing permit? |
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No, not at this time. All previously approved research permits have been temporarily suspended until further notice.
Please subscribe to this FAQ page for program status updates.
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| Will trees be available in the fall? |
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No. New orders for trees to be delivered this fall are not available. On October 1, 2020 our new tree availability list will be posted for spring 2021.
Reservations for tree orders are accepted annually between October 1 and the end of March.
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| I changed my spring tree planting order to the fall. When will I hear about the status of the fall tree planting program? |
| GRCA staff will contact you directly when the program resumes. If you would like to defer or cancel your fall order please contact us at trees@grandriver.ca. |
| Can I add my name to the wait list for tree planting services in spring 2021? |
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Yes. If your property is over 5 acres and you’re interested in a large scale planting project we would be happy to add you to our waitlist for a future tree planting project. Please contact us at trees@grandriver.ca to make this request.
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| I'm interested in a Rural Water Quality Program (RWQP) project. Are staff available to help me plan? |
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Yes. Please submit your request to ruralwater@grandriver.ca or call (519) 621-2763 ext. 2279. In your message, please include your name, contact information, location and a brief description of your project proposal.
A staff member will contact you to discuss your project by phone or email. We are receiving a high volume of inquiries and there will be delays in responses. We thank you for your patience.
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| Can I still apply for RWQP funding for my project? |
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Yes. For a list of eligible projects and grant rates please review the grant information on our website. To submit an application please contact ruralwater@grandriver.ca or call (519) 621-2763 ext. 2279. In your message, please include your name, contact information, location and a brief description of your project proposal. We are receiving a high volume of inquiries and there will be delays in responses. We thank you for your patience.
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| My approved RWQP project is complete, how do I submit for payment? |
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Please contact ruralwater@grandriver.ca or call (519) 621-2763 ext. 2279. Staff will contact you to arrange to submit your documentation to the GRCA in order to process your payment.
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