Chris White has been appointed chair of the Grand River Conservation Authority. Submitted jpg, BR
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Chris White, mayor of Guelph-Eramosa Township, moves from vice-chair to chair. He succeeds Helen Jowett, who had served as chair since 2016.
“The role of conservation authorities in Ontario has never been more important,” White said in a prepared statement. “As a leading watershed management agency, we remain focused on the health, wellness and sustainability of our communities.
“I look forward to leading our board, working with all levels of government and supporting GRCA staff as we continue to work on the recent updates to the Conservation Authorities Act.”
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Publishing date: Jan 25, 2021  â¢Â January 25, 2021  â¢Â 1 minute read  â¢Â
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The Grand River Conservation Authority is offering webinars on topics such as tree planting and water quality projects for landowners.
People can register to attend the live webinars or choose to wait and pull them from the GRCA website.
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The GRCA has been helping landowners with tree planting for more than 60 years and they have recently been planting about 100,000 a year.
It has also worked with landowners on almost 7,000 projects worth about $56 million. Last year there were 65 projects worth about $500,000.
Author of the article: Expositor staff
Publishing date: Jan 19, 2021 • January 19, 2021 • 1 minute read •
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The Grand River Conservation Authority is offering a series of online free webinars this winter with a focus on sharing information about how rural landowners can protect and enhance natural features on their properties.
The virtual sessions are designed for rural landowners with properties larger than 2.5 acres.
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The webinars take place from noon and 1 p.m. on the following dates:
• Jan. 27 – GRCA tree-planting program;
• Feb. 10 – Invasive tree diseases and pests, such as gypsy moth and oak wilt;
Author of the article: Expositor staff
Publishing date: Dec 29, 2020 • December 29, 2020 • 1 minute read •
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Brant County farmers have an opportunity to improve their farms and the water supply through a Grand River Conservation Authority program.
The Rural Water Quality Program provides practical advice and financial support to eligible landowners for a range of projects, including tree planting to establish windbreaks and stream buffers. The upgrading and plugging of unused wells to protect groundwater are also supported by the program, the GRCA said in a recent statement.
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Publishing date: Dec 24, 2020 • December 27, 2020 • 1 minute read •
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Some Grand River Conservation Authority parks, including Pinehurst Lake Park north of Paris, will be open for limited activities during winter.
But GRCA officials say restrictions to help prevent the spread of COVID-19 remain in place and equipment rentals will not be available.
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Ice fishing will be offered at Pinehurst, Belwood Lake and Shade’s Mills once the ice thickens and meets safety requirements. Cross-country skiing and snowshoeing will be available at Pinehurst, Laurel Creek and Shade’s Mills when conditions allow.