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During National Volunteer Week, April 15 to 21, the Grand River Conservation Authority (GRCA) is celebrating the vital role of volunteers who give so much of their time to nature.

In 2017, over 2,500 volunteers contributed almost 6,300 hours of their time to conservation and enhancing watershed health.

Here is the April 2018 issue of GRCA Current.
Please visit the archives to see all issues of GRCA Current.

Changes are coming to Laurel Creek Park in Waterloo this spring that will allow visitors to enjoy the park year-round. Automatic gates are being installed at the gatehouse along with a small parking lot, and a trailer staging area.

Here is the March 2018 issue of GRCA Current.
Please visit the archives to see all issues of GRCA Current.

The Grand River Conservation Authority (GRCA), in partnership with the City of Brantford, is focused on helping grassland habitats make a comeback in southern Ontario. Grassland habitats support a number of grassland-specific bird species including the Eastern Meadowlark– a threatened species that has been recorded in and around the City of Brantford.

The Grand River Conservation Authority (GRCA) will spend more than $34 million this year on programs that protect water quality, reduce flood damages, protect natural areas, support responsible development and provide outdoor recreation and environmental education.

Hillside Festival campers can book sites online on February 28

The 2018 camping season is nearly here and the Grand River Parks camping reservation system will be open for reservations online and over the phone on March 1.

The February 2018 issue of Grand Actions has many stories from across the Grand River watershed.

Helen Jowett has been acclaimed to a third one-year term as chair of the Grand River Conservation Authority (GRCA). Chris White has also been acclaimed to a third one-year term as vice-chair.