Grand River Conservation Authority

• Watershed conditions statement still in effect in Grand River watershed amid post-tropical storm

  The Grand River Conservation Authority issued a flood warning on Tuesday and said some areas could see 100 millimetres or more. The outlook will be in effect until Friday.

  Weather

  Jul 11
  
• Ground officially breaks on new Guelph Lake Nature Centre

  The new one-storey building replaces a small house on the property that had served as the nature centre for 42 years.

  Canada

  Apr 24
  
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• Conservation Authority to begin installing warning booms and buoys at dams

  Installation will commence Monday and finish April 23 depending on weather conditions.

  Canada

  Apr 7
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• Water safety advisory issued along the Grand River watershed

  Widespread rain and mixed precipitation or snow is expected to bring up to 35mm of precipitation by time the system moves out on Sunday.

  Canada

  Mar 8
• Grand River Conservation Authority passes their 2024 budget

  $37 million will be spent on programs and services that that protect against flooding and erosion, and improve the health of the Grand River watershed.

  Canada

  Feb 26
• White to remain as chair of Grand River Conservation Authority

  Chris White was acclaimed to the position at Friday's general membership meeting. Sue Foxton and Kevin Davis were acclaimed as vice-chairs.

  Canada

  Jan 30
• Dye tracer testing to be conducted in Conestogo River next week: GRCA

  At some point next week, residents or those visiting the St. Jacobs area might notice a funny colour to the water in Conestogo River.

  Canada

  Dec 15, 2023
• New nature centre at Guelph Lake Conservation Area aiming for spring 2024 opening

  The $1.6 million facility was approved by the board at Friday's Grand River Conservation Authority meeting.

  Canada

  Nov 1, 2023
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• Blue-green algae spotted in Conestogo Lake reservoir: GRCA

  The Grand River Conservation Authority has issued a warning that blue-green algae has been seen in the reservoir at Conestogo Lake.

  Canada

  Oct 4, 2023
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• GRCA installing buoys and booms near dams ahead of spring/summer water activities

  The installation of the buoys and booms will take place upstream of GRCA dams between April 17 and 27.

  Canada

  Apr 14, 2023