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GRCA Announces Public Consultation and Tree Planting Initiatives

Justin Barber

Oct 22, 2024 — 1 min read

The Ganaraska Region Conservation Authority (GRCA) has announced the commencement of public consultations on the Draft Watershed-Based Resource Management Strategy. These consultations will continue until November 18, 2024. The strategy aims to assist the GRCA in improving the delivery of programs and services related to watershed management.

In addition, the GRCA has issued safety reminders for visitors to the Ganaraska Forest during ongoing logging operations. Visitors are advised to check the Ganaraska Forest Trails Map for any trail or road closures before planning their visit.

The GRCA has also received a donation of over $7,000 from Ten Thousand Villages Cobourg, which will fund the planting of more than 2,900 trees in the GRCA's catchment area in 2025. An equal amount will be donated to Tree Canada for tree planting across the country.

Residents are encouraged to explore the GRCA's eight available Conservation Areas and the Ganaraska Forest during the fall season. Day passes for the Ganaraska Forest can be purchased online.

Beaver River Bridge Reopens with Temporary Structure

The Beaver River Bridge, located east of Beaverton, is now open to traffic. This development follows the installation of a temporary bridge by the Regional Municipality of Durham, with support from the Township of Brock and funding from the Ontario Ministry of Transportation. The temporary structure will remain in place

All-Way Stop Installed at Gamebridge Intersection

The Regional Municipality of Durham has installed a new all-way stop at the intersection of Regional Road 50 and Regional Road 51 in Gamebridge. This initiative is part of the Durham Vision Zero strategy, which aims to enhance road safety for drivers, pedestrians, and cyclists. The all-way stop requires vehicles

Upcoming Energy from Waste Committee Meeting

The Energy from Waste-Waste Management Advisory Committee (EFW-WMAC) will hold its 54th meeting on Tuesday, November 26, from 7 p.m. to 9 p.m. The meeting will be accessible to the public via live streaming on the Durham Region's official website. The agenda for the meeting is

Check It Out: Free Public Skate at Orono Arena

The Orono Arena & Community Centre will host a free public skating event on Sunday, October 27, 2024, from 1:00 pm to 2:30 pm. This event marks the start of the public skating season and is sponsored by Ontario Power Generation's (OPG) Darlington New Nuclear Project.

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Beaver River Bridge Reopens with Temporary Structure

All-Way Stop Installed at Gamebridge Intersection

Upcoming Energy from Waste Committee Meeting

Check It Out: Free Public Skate at Orono Arena