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The Ganaraska Region Conservation Authority (GRCA) held its Annual General Meeting on February 20th, 2025, in Port Hope. During the meeting, Vicki Mink from the Municipality of Port Hope was re-elected as Chair, while Randy Barber, representing the Town of Cobourg, was appointed as Vice-Chair. Both elections were officiated by
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The Ganaraska Region Conservation Authority has announced that access to the Central Ganaraska Forest will be temporarily closed on December 9th and 10th, 2024. The closure is due to the demolition of the gymnasium building located on the Ganaraska Forest Centre grounds. This building has reached the end of its
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The Ganaraska Region Conservation Authority (GRCA) has issued guidance on the disposal of Halloween pumpkins. The authority emphasizes the importance of composting pumpkins or donating them to local farms or organizations. Improper disposal of pumpkins in wooded or rural areas can attract wildlife such as deer, raccoons, and rodents, potentially
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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
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The Ganaraska Region Conservation Authority (GRCA) has issued safety reminders for users of the Ganaraska Forest during ongoing logging operations. Forest users are advised to exercise caution and yield the right-of-way to logging equipment. The GRCA has highlighted the importance of avoiding parking lots and routes that may conflict with
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The Ganaraska Region Conservation Authority (GRCA) has issued reminders for hunters in the Ganaraska Forest, which is partially located in Clarington. Hunting is permitted year-round in accordance with Ontario Hunting Regulations. Hunters are advised to review the specific rules for the Ganaraska Forest by visiting the GRCA's website.
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Work on the Highway 401 expansion is scheduled to begin in September 2024. This project will include improvements to the Ganaraska Millennium Trail. The Ganaraska Region Conservation Authority (GRCA) will realign the trail by constructing a new boardwalk further north from its current location in the wetland and away from
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The Ministry of Natural Resources (MNR) is proposing changes to recreational fishing rules on the lower Ganaraska River in Fisheries Management Zone 17. The proposed changes aim to protect migrating Chinook salmon during peak migration and extend angling opportunities for Atlantic salmon, brown trout, Pacific salmon, and rainbow trout in
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Public Open Houses for Draft Conservation Lands Strategy The Ganaraska Region Conservation Authority (GRCA) will hold two public open houses to gather input on its Draft Conservation Lands Strategy. This strategy will guide the conservation and management of GRCA lands. The open houses are scheduled as follows: * July 30, 2024,
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The Ganaraska Region Conservation Authority (GRCA) has announced that discounted rain barrels will be available for residents in 2024. The barrels can be ordered through RainBarrel.ca and will be offered in various styles and price points. Residents of the Township of Hamilton, Town of Cobourg, Municipality of Port Hope,
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The Ganaraska Region Conservation Authority (GRCA) has restored approximately 4.5 kilometers of single track trails in the Central Ganaraska Forest. These trails are designated for non-motorized, multi-use activities. The updated sections are now included in the Ganaraska Forest Trails Map, which can be downloaded on mobile devices for navigation.
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The Ganaraska Region Conservation Authority (GRCA) announced that it is not closing trails to any existing user groups in the Ganaraska Forest. The GRCA is addressing misinformation circulating online and reaffirmed its commitment to providing multi-use recreational trails for both motorized and non-motorized activities. The GRCA is implementing recommendations from