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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
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The Ganaraska Region Conservation Authority (GRCA) held their Annual General Meeting on February 15, 2024. During the meeting, Mark Lovshin, the outgoing Chair from the Township of Hamilton, presented the 2023 Annual Report and thanked the Board and staff for their support during his tenure. Linda Laliberte, GRCA CAO/Secretary-Treasurer,
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The Ganaraska Region Conservation Authority (GRCA) will host two public open houses to gather feedback on environmental and user criteria for future trail development in the Ganaraska Forest. The GRCA manages the 11,000-acre forest, which supports various recreational activities. In 2024, the GRCA plans to create a GIS-based model
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The Ganaraska Region Conservation Authority (GRCA) is hosting the Nature Nuts March Break Camp for children aged 7 to 11. The camp will take place at the Ganaraska Millennium Conservation Area, located at 2216 County Road 28, Port Hope. The camp will run from 8:45 a.m. to 4
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The Ganaraska Region Conservation Authority (GRCA) is offering several tree and shrub planting programs for Spring 2024. These programs are available to residents in the Township of Hamilton, Municipality of Port Hope, and Municipality of Clarington. The Trees for Rural Roads Program provides free potted stock for planting along rural
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The Ganaraska Region Conservation Authority (GRCA) and the Regional Municipality of Durham are updating floodplain mapping for several areas in Clarington. These areas include Lovekin, Bouchette Point, Port Granby Creeks, and the northwest portion of the Ganaraska River. The current floodplain mapping is 46 years old. A Public Information Centre