News

The Grand River Conservation Authority (GRCA) continues to monitor the COVID-19 pandemic, follow governmental direction and actively take steps to help prevent the spread of infection.

The GRCA is cancelling all spring tree planting activities for 2020. This includes online orders, community planting events, private land tree planting projects, as well as the GRCA’s annual tree sale in May.

This news release previously indicated April 8 (inclusive) and has been corrected below to indicate April 7 (inclusive).

The Grand River Conservation Authority has been following the COVID-19 pandemic closely and is continuing to take steps to ensure public safety and the well-being of staff and visitors.

Parks remain open for passive recreation, all facilities closed to the public

The Grand River Conservation Authority has been following the COVID-19 pandemic closely and is taking steps to help prevent the spread of infection in our communities in accordance with directions being provided by our local, provincial and federal government and health authorities.

All March break camps and activities cancelled

Effective Monday, March 16, the Grand River Conservation Authority (GRCA) is closing all of its nature centres to the public and cancelling all March Break Camps in light of recent developments in Ontario due to the COVID-19 outbreak.

The Grand River Conservation Authority (GRCA) will spend almost $36 million this year on programs that protect life and minimize property damage from flooding and erosion, improve the health of the Grand River watershed, connect people to the environment through outdoor experiences and manage its land holdings in a responsible and sustainable way.

There may still be snow on the ground, but watershed residents can get a jump on ordering trees from the Grand River Conservation Authority (GRCA) for planting this spring.

Hillside Festival campers can book sites online on March 2

The 2020 camping season is just around the corner and the Grand River Conservation Authority camping reservation system will be open for reservations online and over the phone on March 3.

The overall flood risk in the Grand River watershed this spring is moderate to high, with the highest potential risk for flooding along the Lake Erie shoreline due to current lake levels.