Service Disruptions

Notice of Herbicide Use at Arkell Springs Smith

Please be advised that GRCA will be applying herbicides at Arkell Springs Smith on Friday August 15th to control invasive species according to the Pesticides Act and Ontario Regulation 63/09 under the forestry exception. Operations will be limited to the forest (conifer plantation) at the very north corner of the property near Stone Rd East. Trails will remain open; however, visitors are reminded to stay on the designated trails, keep pets on a leash, and obey signage. This disruption will remain in effect on the days the work is being completed. We appreciate your understanding and cooperation as we work to improve the health of our watershed.

Temporary Closure: FWR Dickson Wilderness Area

Please be advised that GRCA will be applying herbicides at FWR Dickson Wilderness Area on Thursday, August 14, 2025 (weather permitting) to control Dog Strangling Vine and other woody invasive species according to the Pesticides Act and Ontario Regulation 63/09 under the forestry exception. This disruption will remain in effect for the day the work is being completed. We appreciate your understand and cooperation as we work to improve the health of our watershed.

Temporary Closure: Luther Marsh Wildlife Management Area (southwest)

Starting Thursday, August 14, 2025, the southwest portion of Luther Marsh Wildlife Management Area will be closed to the public to allow for plantation management operations to resume. This closure is expected to last until September 15, 2025. Signs will be posted along the roadways entering the area to inform the public. For maps or to learn more, please visit: www.grandriver.ca/currentforestprojects.

Laurel Creek Nature Centre - Access disruption

The City of Waterloo is undertaking the reconstruction of Beaver Creek Road and Conservation Drive, that may create access disruptions at the Laurel Creek Nature Centre driveway. Learn more on the City of Waterloo website.

Guelph Lake Conservation Area - Construction detour and access disruption

Wellington County is undertaking a bridge rehabilitation project at Victoria Rd N (Wellington Road 38) that will create detours and access disruptions to Guelph Lake Conservation Area. Learn more on the Wellington County Website.

Intermittent Closures on GRCA Rail Trails

Portions of the Brantford to Hamilton, Cambridge to Paris, and Elora Cataract rail trails will be intermittently closed from approximately August 5 to 18, 2025 for grass cutting. While work is being completed, signage will be posted indicating the temporary closure. Please obey safety signage and thank you for your patience as we complete this maintenance work.

Temporary Closure: Rockwood Conservation Area Boat Rentals

Please be advised that boat rentals at Rockwood Conservation Area will be unavailable on August 21, 2025. This temporary closure is due to scheduled maintenance and operational requirements. We apologize for any inconvenience this may cause and thank you for your understanding.

Temporary Closure: Baxendale West

Starting Monday June 16, 2025, Baxendale West will be closed to the public to allow for plantation management operations to resume. Signs will be posted at the main entrance of the property to inform the public. For maps or to learn more, please visit: www.grandriver.ca/CurrentForestProjects.

Pinehurst Lake Conservation Area - Construction detour and access disruption: 2025-2028

The County of Brant is undertaking a multi-year road construction project that will create detours and access disruptions to Pinehurst Lake Conservation Area. Learn more on the County of Brant website.

Ongoing closure: Mill Ruins at Rockwood Conservation Area closed

The ruins of the Harris & Co. Rockwood Woolen Mill remain closed due to potential safety concerns.

Grand River Conservation Authority
400 Clyde Road, PO Box 729
Cambridge, ON
N1R 5W6
Phone: 519-621-2761
Toll Free: 1-866-900-4722
grca@grandriver.ca