Land Dispositions

The GRCA's Ability to Dispose of Lands

We sometimes dispose of properties that do not meet the needs of the authority. For that to happen the GRCA board must first declare the lands surplus. For example, we may buy a large property to build a dike, but only a piece of the property is required for the project. In that case, we will maintain ownership of the land under the dike, but sell the remainder. 

Land sales require the GRCA board approval and some may also require us to provide additional notification to other agencies. Read more in our Land Disposition Policy (171KB PDF)

We also enter into long term agreements (five years or greater) for properties that do not meet the needs of the authority. The majority of these agreements require public consultation and will be posted in accordance with Section 21 (4) of the Conservation Authorities Act. 

Ministry of the Environment, Conservation and Parks (MECP) rules govern how conservation authority land sales/land agreements must take place and how the public is consulted.

Acquisitions

• We acquire land to protect natural features in priority areas or to add to existing properties to expand habitat areas.
• Sometimes we buy the land at appraised market rates. In other cases, the landowner donates the property to us.
• Priority acquisition areas include the Keldon and Amaranth source areas, Luther Marsh, Roseville Swamp, Beverly Swamp and the Dunnville Marsh.
• Additional items are outlined in our Land Acquisition Policy (37KB PDF). 

Notice of Public Consultations

NOTICE is hereby given that in accordance with Section 21(4) of the Conservation Authorities Act, the Grand River Conservation Authority (GRCA) is undertaking public consultation regarding the following potential dispositions:

Disposition of Property – 5339 Eramosa-Erin Townline, Erin

• The GRCA has entered into an Agreement of Purchase and Sale to dispose of the GRCA owned property located 5339 Eramosa-Erin Townline, the Town of Erin.
• The Subject Property is comprised of 1 acre and with a residential residence (side split bungalow).
• The property was formerly part of the GRCA residential tenancy program. The property's use is anticipated to continue as residential. The proposed date of disposition is late December 2026.
• Pursuant to Section 21(4), subsections (a)-(d) of the Conservation Authorities Act, the following features were identified on the Subject Property:
  • Areas of Scientific Interest (ANSI): None
  • Habitats of Threatened or Endangered Species: None
  • Forestry Developments: None
  • Natural Hazard Features (per O. Reg 686/21): None

Consultation on this disposition will take place over a 45-day period with comments due by 4:30pm on August 10th, 2026.

Comments should be provided by e-mail to: property@grandriver.ca 

Notices when given, are in accordance with Section 21(4) of the Conservation Authorities Act.

Personal information is collected under the authority of the Municipal Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Act. Personal information will only be kept for as long as necessary to fulfill the purposes for which it is collected. If you have any questions about this collection of personal information, you can contact us at 519-621-2763 or email grca@grandriver.ca.

General Questions

For any general questions or comments on the GRCA land disposition process please contact property@grandriver.ca.