Service Disruptions

The presence of a suspected blue-green algae bloom has been observed at the beach at Belwood Lake Conservation Area. The Ministry of the Environment, Conservation and Parks (MECP) and the Wellington-Dufferin-Guelph (WDG) Public Health Unit have been notified.

The GRCA consulted with WDG Public Health who has recommended a beach closure due to the observation of suspected blue-green algae impacting the swimming area. The beach, part of a one-acre spring-fed quarry within the conservation area, is now closed. The closure is expected to be in effect until after the algae bloom has dispersed.

The presence of a suspected blue-green algae bloom has been observed at the beach at Conestogo Lake Conservation Area. The Ministry of the Environment, Conservation and Parks (MECP) and the Wellington-Dufferin-Guelph (WDG) Public Health Unit have been notified.

The GRCA consulted with WDG Public Health who has recommended a beach closure due to the observation of blue-green algae. The GRCA has made the decision to close the beach at Conestogo Lake Conservation Area for the remainder of the season due to a combination of factors.

The presence of blue-green algae has been observed at Conestogo Lake reservoir. While the beach area and boat launch are both closed for the season, the GRCA has notified the Ministry of the Environment, Conservation and Parks as well as the local health unit, and signage is being posted. The previously confirmed blue-green algae blooms at Belwood Lake and Woolwich reservoirs are still present.

The presence of blue-green algae has been confirmed at Woolwich and Belwood Lake reservoirs. Signage has been posted at both of these locations notifying the public of the conditions.

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.