RECAP: The GRCA Board Votes to Proceed With Sale of Agricultural Land on Niska

It’s unusual for the Grand River Conservation Authority Board to meet in July, but these are unusual times. For the most part, this meeting was reserved to start the 2027 budget discussion, a necessity given the Ontario government’s push to amalgamate the GRCA with three other authorities. For Guelphites though, there were other stakes: eight hectares of agricultural land next to the old Niska Waterfowl Park that the GRCA wants to sell. How did it go down? Check out the recap! Continue reading “RECAP: The GRCA Board Votes to Proceed With Sale of Agricultural Land on Niska”

MEETING PREVIEW: Grand River Conservation Membership Meeting for July 27, 2026

No rest for the weary, at least if you’re interested in Grand River Conservation Authority business. Although the board typically takes July off, the demands of the pending amalgamation with the Catfish, Kettle Creek, and Long Point Region Conservation Authorities requires some conversations around the budget. For Guelph peeps, you’re favourite piece of environmentally sensitive property is coming back to the front burner. Here’s the preview! Continue reading “MEETING PREVIEW: Grand River Conservation Membership Meeting for July 27, 2026”