Tag: Grand River

  • River Water Levels Are Favorite Discussion Among Ontario  Paddlers

    River Water Levels Are Favorite Discussion Among Ontario Paddlers

    SUP- Stand up paddling is a popular sport along the Grand River system. image: grandriverrafting.ca Is the water level in the river going to be okay for canoeing or kayaking on any given weekend? This is a common question that people call the GRCA to ask. It is also an important question. Usually what  they…

  • Watershed Forests  Returning On Former Farmer Fields

    Watershed Forests Returning On Former Farmer Fields

    New forests are rising on old farm fields in Mapleton Township  in an effort to improve water quality in streams feeding Conestogo Lake reservoir.  About 70,000 trees are being planted this year and next on two parcels of land totalling 40 hectares (100 acres) on the north side of the reservoir. The GRCA is planting a…