GRCA seeks input on Conservation Areas Strategy

The Grand River Conservation Authority (GRCA) is inviting all municipal partners, interest holders and members of the public to provide feedback on its draft Conservation Areas Strategy.

A copy of the draft strategy, which was approved by the GRCA Board at the August 23 General Membership Meeting, can be found at www.grandriver.ca/conservationareasstrategy.

All municipal partners, interest holders and members of the public, are encouraged to complete an online survey and/or attend one of two virtual Public Information Centres (PIC), The first online PIC will be held Tuesday, September 10 at 9 a.m. The second online PIC will be held September 24 at 6:30 p.m.

Comments on the draft strategy must be submitted to the GRCA through the online survey by Friday, October 4, 2024.

The Conservation Authorities Act and Ontario Regulation 686/21 requires all conservation authorities to prepare a Conservation Areas Strategy.

The goal of the strategy is to provide an integrated, high-level framework that helps guide and inform future decision-making on all GRCA-owned and controlled lands. Lands categorized as conservation areas, conservation lands, controlled/limited access lands and lands used for water management are covered under the strategy.

In total, the GRCA owns approximately 19,900 hectares of land within the watershed. 

More information on the strategy and the public information sessions can be found on the Conservation Areas Strategy page.