Ganaraska Conservation News

In 2020, Ganaraska Region Conservation Authority (GRCA) staff discovered that the East Forest of the Ganaraska Forest was almost completely defoliated by Gypsy Moth. This area of the Forest is known for its oak stands, including its ability for growing White Oak; a species which occurs less commonly throughout the other sections of the Forest.…

The Ganaraska Region Conservation Authority (GRCA) held their 74th Annual General Meeting via Zoom on Thursday, February 18th. Jeff Lees with the Municipality of Port Hope was re-elected as Chair of your local Conservation Authority; while Mark Lovshin with Hamilton Township will remain the Vice Chair. The election was officiated by Mr. Glenn Tozer of…

In 1990, the Ganaraska Region Conservation Authority (GRCA), in partnership with Central Lake Ontario Conservation Authority and Lower Trent Region Conservation Authority, completed a Shoreline Management Plan for the Lake Ontario shoreline to guide shoreline management within their respective jurisdictions. Shorelines are forever changing, and the 1990 Plan required updating to reflect these changes. So, in 2018, Zuzek Inc. was…

Are you feeling stressed about your child returning to school? Concerned about how they’ll cope in a large class setting under the new government guidelines? The Ganaraska Region Conservation Authority (GRCA) is pleased to continue offering a program which will reduce stresses for both you and your child, while providing technical and educational expertise to…

The Ganaraska Region Conservation Authority (GRCA) continues to offer trees and shrubs for sale, or for free during the COVID-19 pandemic. Through various partnership with member municipalities and organizations, there are the multiple ways that you can participate. Are you interested in planting trees along your property line next to municipal roads? Is your property…

Ganaraska Region Conservation Authority reminds residents of dangers that can exist around waterways during winter runoff conditions and that individuals should exercise caution and keep family and pets at a safe distance from the water’s edge. Currently, water levels are normal for this time of year, however frozen ground conditions will cause any snowmelt and/or…

NEWMARKET  December 8, 2020 – The Province just missed a chance to show they are listening to Ontarians who care about their environment. Ontario’s Budget Measures Act (Bill 229) was passed today with Schedule 6 intact, and in fact, bolstered with the addition of Minister Zoning Orders’ which could force a conservation authority to issue…

NEWMARKET December 5, 2020 – New changes made to the Schedule 6 amendments proposed for conservation authorities (CAs) fall well short of addressing their concerns and even introduce new additions which create more delays and costs, as well as allow the Minister to disregard CA science-based decision-making for development. “We have to continue to ask…

In 2015, the Ganaraska Region Conservation Authority (GRCA) published its Strategic Plan – Vision 2020. The Plan documents its strategic organizational commitments and builds on its legacy of conservation and watershed managers, while charting a path forward over five years (2015-2020) and beyond. The Strategic Plan was created over two years and involved a comprehensive consultation…

The environment needs your help. And the Ganaraska Region Conservation Authority (GRCA) is asking for your support.  On November 5th 2020, the Ontario government tabled Bill 229 Protect, Support, and Recover from COVID-19 Act (Budget Measures), which includes Schedule 6 that proposes major changes to the Conservation Authorities Act that we all, including you, need to be concerned about. The GRCA…