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Electronic Council Communications Information
Package
Date: August 28, 2026
Time: 12:00 PM
Location: ECCIP is an information package and not a meeting.
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Council's information. This is not a meeting of Council or Committee.
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the next regularly scheduled meeting of the applicable Committee.
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August 28, 2026
Electronic Council Communications Information Package (ECCIP)
Pages
1. Region of Durham Correspondence
1.1 Notice of construction and road closure - Liberty Street North (Regional 3
Road 14) Municipality of Clarington - August 24, 2026
2. Durham Municipalities Correspondence
3. Other Municipalities Correspondence
3.1 Municipality of Trent Hills - Elimination of the Workplace Safety and 5
Insurance Board's Second Injury and Enhancement Fund (SIEF) -
August 28, 2026
4. Provincial / Federal Government and their Agency Correspondence
5. Miscellaneous Correspondence
5.1 Minutes from the Newcastle Business Improvement Area meeting dated 7
June 11, 2026
5.2 Ganaraska Conservation 2027 Preliminary Budget - August 21, 2026 11
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• Liberty Street North (Regional Road 14)
Municipality of Clarington
Notice of construction and road closure
Works Department August 24, 2026 Public Notice #1
What's happening?
The Regional Municipality of Durham has hired KAPP Infrastructure Inc. to complete the Liberty
Street North (Regional Road 14) reconstruction and roundabout. This work will take place from
Longworth Avenue to north of Concession Road 3 in the Municipality of Clarington.
What work is being done?
• Construction of a new roundabout at the intersection of Liberty Street North and Concession
Road 3.
• Removing and reconstructing the granular road base and asphalt surface.
• Replacing and improving curbs, sidewalks and driveways.
• Installing and upgrading storm drainage sewers.
• Installing and upgrading streetlighting and traffic signal upgrades.
• Construction of a new asphalt multi -use pathway and cycle track.
• Installation of new sewage and water distribution systems.
When will this happen?
KAPP Infrastructure Inc. will be on site the week of August 31, 2026, to start preparing for the work.
The construction is expected to finish by Spring 2028, depending on weather conditions.
How will traffic be affected?
• Liberty Street will be closed locally in phases from Longworth Avenue to north of Concession
Road 3 throughout the duration of the project.
• The first closure will take place between Longworth Avenue and Bons/Freeland Avenue with no
vehicle or pedestrian access permitted from September 9, 2026, until December 2026.
• Traffic will be detoured onto Longworth Avenue, Bowmanville Avenue (Regional Road 57), and
Taunton Road (Regional Road 4).
• Drivers should expect delays and plan for extra time when using Liberty Street North.
• Local traffic and emergency access will be always maintained using the detour routes.
Other important information
• The equipment used for construction might make noise and cause ground vibrations. Anyone
living or working nearby may notice this.
• Businesses in the area will remain open during construction. For business owners who would like
to learn more about what to expect during construction, visit durham.ca/OpenForBusiness
• The Region is doing its best to finish the work quickly and safely.
• Be careful when driving in the area for the safety of construction workers, people walking and
people cycling.
If you require this information in an alternate accessible format, please contact 311 (within Durham
Region) or 1-800-372-1102.
Follow the Region on social media @RegionOfDurham.
The Regional Municipality of Durham Works Department
605 Rossland Road East, Whitby, Ontario L1 N 6A3
Telephone: 311 (within regional limits) or 1-800-372-1102
durham.ca/LibertyStreet
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Honourable Doug Ford
Premier's Office
Room 281 Come for a visit. Stay for a lifestyle.
Legislative Building, Queen's Park
Toronto, ON M7A 1A1
By Email: premier@ontario.ca
Re: Elimination of the Workplace Safety and Insurance Board's Second Injury and
Enhancement Fund (SIEF)
At its meeting of August 20, 2026, Council considered the Notice of Motion from Councillor Giddings
regarding the Elimination of the Workplace Safety and Insurance Board's Second Injury and
Enhancement Fund (SIEF) and passed the following motion:
Motion No. THC-260820-21
Moved by Councillor Daniel Giddings
Seconded by Councillor Gene Brahaney
Whereas the Workplace Safety and Insurance Board (WSIB) eliminated the Second Injury and
Enhancement Fund (SIEF), effective June 16, 2026, ending a long-standing cost relief
program that assisted employers where pre-existing conditions contributed to the cost or
duration of workplace injury claims; and
Whereas municipalities are significant employers of workers performing physically demanding
duties and may experience increased WSIB costs as a result of the elimination of SIEF; and
Whereas the Second Injury and Enhancement Fund was established to provide cost relief to
employers when pre-existing conditions significantly contributed to workplace injury claims,
thereby encouraging employers to hire and retain workers with disabilities and pre-existing
medical conditions; and
Whereas the Workplace Safety and Insurance system was established to provide a fair and
balanced insurance system that protects both workers and employers; and
Whereas increased workplace insurance costs have the potential to place additional financial
pressures on municipal operating budgets and property taxpayers;
Municipality of Trent Hills trenthills.ca
P.O. Box 1030, 66 Front Street South, Campbellford, ON KOL 1 LO
t: 705.653.1900 f: 705.653.5203
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Now Therefore Be It Resolved That the Council of the Municipality of Trent Hills respectfully
requests that the Province of Ontario and the Workplace Safety and Insurance Board review
the impacts of eliminating the Second Injury and Enhancement Fund (SIEF) consult with
employers, municipalities, labour representatives and other stakeholders, and consider
modernizing or revising the program rather than eliminating employer cost relief altogether,
including by modernizing, revising or replacing the current program with an improved cost -
relief mechanism that continues to fairly recognize the impact of pre-existing conditions.
Be It Further Resolved That a copy of this resolution be forwarded to:
• The Honourable David Piccini, Minister of Labour, Immigration, Training and Skills;
• Development and MPP for Northumberland -Peterborough South;
• The Honourable Doug Ford, Premier of Ontario;
• All Members of Provincial Parliament in Ontario;
• the Workplace Safety and Insurance Board;
• the Association of Municipalities of Ontario (AMO);
• the Eastern Ontario Wardens' Caucus (EOWC);
• Ontario Chamber of Commerce;
• Canadian Federation of Independent Business (CFIB);
• Ontario Business Improvement Area Association (OBIAA);
• Rural Ontario Municipal Association (ROMA);
• Federation of Northern Ontario Municipalities (FONOM);
• Association of Municipal Clerks and Treasurers of Ontario (AMCTO);
• Local Members of Parliament (for awareness);
• Local Boards of Trade and Chambers of Commerce;
• Northumberland County; and
• all Ontario municipalities, requesting their consideration and support.
Carried.
Should you have any questions, please do not hesitate to contact the Municipality.
Sincerely,
Jessica Polley
Clerk
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Newcastle BIA MINUTES June 11th, 2026 www.villageofnewcastle.ca
1. Attendance: Janeen Calder, Marni Lewis, Laura Knox, Jim Norwood,
Theresa Vanhaverbeke, Lina Schmahl, Alyssa Crittenden, Councillor Willie
Woo, Aiden Brydon, Oliver Sivanesan (Massey House new owner)
Regrets: Jane Black, Carolyn Brooks, Kirby Eady
2. Land Acknowledgement read
3. Meeting called to order at 9:00am
4. Approval of May 2026 Minutes:
Motion by: Jim Norwood Seconded by: Janeen Calder
5. Business Arising From Minutes: n/a
6. President's Report: n/a
7. Treasurer's Report:
Current bank balance $74,649.75
8. Councillor's Report:
The Bapple event was a great opportunity for Newcastle, people are still
mentioning it. Thank you to the BIA for their involvement.
Council did approve waiving the fees for picnic tables, garbage cans and
stage for all BIA events in the year 2026.
9. Committee Reports:
Safety & Decor:
All the flowers have been installed by Bloom Field Garden Centre. Troy and
his team are watering them
Advertising:
Instagram -
Accounts reached - 1524
Accounts engaged - 253
Total followers - 2158
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Views - 6833
Top posts
Acai House shared video 2336 views/
878 reach
Good things come to shopping local — 1233 views/
809 reach
Thank you James for banners- 1068
views/630 reach
Thank you Bloom Fields for planters -
793 views/395
Reach
Facebook -
Followers - 4037
Post views - 8110
Post engagement - 256
Top Posts -
McHappy Day with BIA - 4456
views/96 engagement
Thank you Bloom Field for planters- 2538 views/
57 engagement
Thank you James banner -
2130 views/ 78
engagement
Good things happen to shop local- 1322
views/49
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Engagement
Canada Day (Sunday, June 28, 2026):
They have received a $5000 Heritage grant, and a $5000 Soccer grant.
There will be 2 Professional Soccer players doing tricks. The Diversity stage
is back, with lots of entertainment. The beer garden will be in the Hall
parking lot, with tent coverage. They are looking for adult and student
volunteers for the day. They are not doing Fireworks this year.
Harvest Festival (Saturday, October 3, 2026):
They have 40 vendors confirmed so far. They are meeting with Clarington in
the next month to review their permits.
Hall Lighting (Sunday, November 15, 2026): nothing to report
Santa Parade (Sunday, November 15, 2026): noting to report
Santa Breakfast (Sunday, December 6, 2026): If any business or 2
would like to take over running the event. I'd be happy to walk you
through it.
10. CBOT Report:
Their Shop Clarington event has been moved to October 3rd at Garnet B
Rickard from 10am-4pm. Open to all local businesses.
They are launching a Shop Local campaign in mid -July with Invest
Clarington, promoting all the BIAs.
A letter will be sent to Todd McCarthy with the results from the Blue Box
Recycling Program survey. 100 local businesses submitted the survey.
11. Economic Development/Streetscape:
The CIP draft will be presented at the Public Information night, Monday,
June 15th. Businesses can attend in -person or online. You can submit any
concerns by June 15th.
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12. Chamber of Commerce News:
The Home Show held on Sunday, May 24th at the Newcastle Memorial
Arena, was a success they had 61 vendors, 26 of them have already
confirmed for 2027. They received lots of positive feedback.
13. New Business:
The Community Hall is hosting a Family Movie night on June 19th.This is
an air conditioning fundraiser.
The BIA decided that we will not accept any event donations/sponsorship
from local politicians during this election year.
14. Next Meeting: Thursday, August 13, 2026 at 9:00am. (NO JULY
Meeting)
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Ganaraska
CONSERVATION
August 21, 2026
June Gallagher
Municipal Clerk
Municipality of Clarington
40 Temperance Street
Bowmanville, ON L1 C 3A6
Dear June Gallagher:
Ganaraska Region
Conservation Authority
2216 County Road 28
Port Hope, ON L I A 3V8
Phone:905-885-8173
Fax: 905-885-9824
www.grca.on.ca
MEMBER OF
CONSERVATION ONTARIO
At the August 20, 2026 Board of Directors meeting of the Ganaraska Region Conservation
Authority (GRCA), the members received the 2027 Preliminary Budget for information. The
members requested that the budget be forwarded to the watershed municipalities for their
consideration of the 2027 levy included in the budget.
The proposed 2027 general levy for your municipality is $719,625.04, which includes an
adjustment in the 2027 current value assessment for the municipality by the Ministry of
Municipal Affairs and Housing.
The Ganaraska Region Conservation Authority with the four other conservation authorities
within the Region of Durham will continue budget discussions as we move through this process.
The Clarington levy will be set based on the guidelines set forth by the Region of Durham for the
five Durham Region conservation authorities.
A copy of the 2027 Preliminary Budget has been enclosed for review by your council over the
next month. It is important that your municipality's comments be received prior to the October
Board of Directors meeting, which is scheduled for October 15, 2026, as the decision is binding
once the vote is taken and the levy is proposed.
The Board trusts the enclosed information will be acceptable to your council and looks forward
to a continued partnership with your municipality. Should you have any questions please contact
the undersigned.
Yours truly,
Linda J. Laliberte, CPA, CGA
CAO/Secretary-Treasurer
Encl.
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Celebrating 80 Years of Conservation 1946-2026
GANARASKA REGION CONSERVATION AUTHORITY
2027 PRELIMINARY BUDGET
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Clean Water, Healthy Land For Healthy Communities
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Ganaraska
Introduction
3
• Organization Structure
Vision, Mission & Committees
4
The Budget Process
5
2027 Budget Presentation Format
6
• Conservation Authorities Act Regulations
• Categorization of Programs & Services as per
Regulation 687/21
2027 Budget Summary Revenues
7
2027 Budget Summary Expenditures
9
Watershed Management & Health Monitoring
10
• Revenues
11
• Expenditures
12
Environmental Advisory Services 17
• Revenues& Expenditures 18
Watershed Stewardship 19
• Revenues & Expenditures 20
Conservation Land Management 22
• Revenues 23
• Expenditures 24
Corporate Services 25
• Revenues & Expenditures 26
GRCA Reserves 27
GRCA General Levy 28
Programs & Services Inventory 29
Cover Photo: Barry Octeau, Juvenile bald eagle
The objects of an Authority are to provide, in the area over which it has jurisdiction, programs and services
designed for the purpose of furthering the conservation, restoration, development and management of
natural resources in watershed(s).
Watershed Municipalities
The watershed covers an area of 935 square -kilometres and has a population of 76,399.
Municipality of Clarington Town of Cobourg Municipality of Port Hope
Township of Hamilton Township of Alnwick/Haldimand City of Kawartha Lakes
Township of Cavan Monaghan
2026/2027 Board of Directors
The Board of Directors usually meets the 3rd Thursday of every month or at the call of the Chair.
Municipality of Port Hope - Vicki Mink* Town of Cobourg - Randy Barber**
Municipality of Clarington - Willie Woo Town of Cobourg - Miriam Mutton
Township of Alnwick/Haldimand - Joan Stover Township of Hamilton - Mark Lovshin
Township of Cavan Monaghan - Lance Nachoff Municipality of Port Hope - Adam Pearson
Municipality of Clarington - Margaret Zwart City of Kawartha Lakes - Tracy Richardson
*Denotes Chair **Denotes Vice Chair
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only. Data sources used in its production are of varying quality and accuracy and all boundaries should be
Watershed Boundary O Local Municipality considered approximate. Ganaraska Region Conservation disclaims all responsibility for any and all mistakes
Conservation Areas CA Lands or inaccuracies in the information and further disclaims all liability for loss or damage, which may result from Ganaraska
the use of this information. This map is protected by copyright(2021) and may not be reproduced without
written consent from Ganaraska Region Conservation. Any copying, redistribution or republication of the -�b��•�._•
content thereof, for commercial panels strlectly pryhibited. Produced by Ganaraska Region Conservation GI5.
Our Shared Values
To Explore is to Value Knowledge
To Learn is to Value Collaboration
To Lead is to Value Excellence
To Evolve is to Value Innovation
GRCA 2026/2027 Committees
Ganaraska Forest Recreational Users Committee
Bob Gallagher (2026 Chair), Matthew Robbins, Jim Pearson,
Matt Mair, Lisa Thompson, Shawn Marshall, Peter Innes,
Rick Trumper, Alex Schmidt, Carolyn Richards, Peter Wood,
Paul Kravis, Steve Brownell, Maureen MacDonald,
Lance Nachoff (Board Representation)
JUNE
Prepare proposed budget
guidelines for Board of Directors
SEPTEMBER
Consult with Municipalities
on Special Projects
OCTOBER
Final budget presented to
Board of Directors for final
approval & weighted vote
on General Levy
AUGUST
Preliminary Budget to Board
to approve for circulation
MUNICIPAL
REVIEW PERIOD
(30 days minimum)
The Ganaraska Region Conservation Authority
(GRCA) has 5 program and service departments:
• Watershed Management and Health Monitoring
• Environmental Advisory Services
• Watershed Stewardship
• Conservation Lands Management
• Corporate Services
The departments are further reported in
accordance with the categorization as required
by the Regulation 687/21 as explained below.
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The budget columns report on the dollar
amounts for the previous budget figure and
the proposed preliminary budget figure for
the current year. As with previous budgets,
the budget figures may have been adjusted
throughout the year to reflect unexpected
decreases/increases in the funding revenues.
In cases where the funding received for a
capital project is not spent, those funds are
carried forward as deferred revenue.
Conservation Authorities Act (CA Act) Regulations
In October, 2021, the Province of Ontario released
Phase 1 regulations designed to implement
amendments to the CA Act.
Ontario Regulation 686/27: Mandatory Programs
and Services
Ontario Regulation 687/27: Transition Plans and
Agreements for Programs and Services
Ontario Regulation 688/27: Rules of Conduct in
Conservation Areas
The Phase 2 Regulations were finalized under the
Conservation Authorities Act in April 2022.
The programs of the GRCA are classified into 5
areas. The budget format reflects the program areas
into categories 1, 2 and 3, which are reflected in the
Programs and Services Inventory and has been
attached at the end of the budget. This inventory
was finalized and approved by the Board of Directors
at the September 21, 2023 meeting.
Categorization of Programs and Services as per Regulation 687/21:
1. Mandatory programs and services 3. Other programs and services
Defined in regulation; where municipal levy Programs and services an Authority determines
could be used without any agreement. are advisable (use of municipal levy requires
an MOU/agreement with participating
2. Municipal programs and services municipalities.
Programs and services at the request of a
municipality (with municipal funding
through an MOU/agreement).
Ganaraska Conservation's proposed preliminary operating budget for 2027 is $4,593,945.
The following pages provide some explanation on the revenues and expenditures, a budget
breakdown, as well as a breakdown of the levy for each watershed municipality.
2027 REVENUES
• Provincial Section 39 funding of $51,863.
• The General Levy proposed increase is 3.0' and
includes a minimum levy of $17,985 for a total
General Levy of $1,398,532.
• Municipal Benefitting Levy totals $768,499.
OProvincial Section 39
EDGeneral Levy
OMunicipal Benefitting Levy
OSelf -Generating
• Other Grants
OFunding from Capital Asset Reserve
• Other Revenue
• Self -Generating Revenue totals $1,441,500.
• Other Grants of $337,300.
• Other Revenue totals $596,251.
• Total Revenue $4,593,945.
SOURCES OF REVENUE
Provincial Section 39 funding Ganaraska Forest membership and day passes,
The Ontario Ministry of Natural Resources and as well as bookings at the Forest Centre for
Forestry provides funding to the Ganaraska
Region Conservation Authority and it is expected
the 2027 funding will remain in the amount of
$51,863. This amount is approximately 50% of the
funding that was provided for over the last 20
years and has remained at this reduced amount
since 2019. This funding supports the mandated
flood forecasting and warning programs.
Municipal General Levy
The municipal general levy is funding provided
by municipalities to support Category 1
programs and services such as enabling services
of corporate services, low water response,
environmental monitoring and conservation
land expenses for recreational uses.
Municipal Benefitting Levy
Municipal benefitting levy is funding that supports
benefitting or special projects which are projects
carried out for specific watershed municipalities.
Such projects are normally capital projects and
may be shared by two or more municipalities
within the conservation authority jurisdiction.
Self -Generating Revenue
Self generating revenue include user fees for
planning services and are set to recover but not
exceed the costs associated with administering
and delivering there services on a program basis
can include site inspections and legal inquiries.
education, weddings and camping. Special events,
leasing lands, tree planting program revenues
and timber management are also included.
Other Grants
Other grants include employment programs.
Funding from Capital Asset Reserve
Funding is set aside each year, $210,973 in 2027,
from the associated program areas and placed
in a reserve that is to be utilized to fund the
replacement of the physical assets of the GRCA.
Other Revenue
Other revenue includes funding of projects
that Ganaraska Conservation partners on with
other conservation authorities, municipalities
and counties that are outside of the GRCA
jurisdiction as well as deferred funding.
Administration fees which are fees charged
for payroll costs and overhead against a
program or project, are also reported.
EXPENDITURES
OWatershed Management
& Health Monitoring
OEnvironmental Advisory Services
OWatershed Stewardship
OConservation Land Management
OCorporate Services
Watershed Management and Health Monitoring
Costs required to develop the framework and
management strategy to provide a rational
approach to natural systems protection,
restoration and use.
Environmental Advisory Services
Costs associated with providing environmental
review of development proposals submitted by
municipalities, general public and developers.
Watershed Stewardship
Costs associated with providing services and/
or assistance to watershed residents and
municipalities on sound environmental practices
that will enhance, restore or protect properties.
Conservation Land Management
Costs associated with land or buildings either
owned or managed by the Authority and may
have active programming on conservation lands.
Corporate Services
Costs associated with the management and
programs delivery.
WATERSHED MANAGEMENT & HEALTH MONITORING
Watershed Management and Health Monitoring
Program costs are those required to develop the
framework and management strategy to provide
a rational approach to natural systems protection,
restoration and use. Programs within this area are
in Category] and 2.
FLOOD PROTECTION SERVICES
Flood Forecasting and Warning - Category 1:
Procedures, undertaken by the Conservation
Authority, required to reduce the risk of loss and
property damage due to flooding through the
forecasting of flood events and issuing of flood
warnings, alerts and advisories to prepare those
who must respond to the flood event. This is
currently funded about 35% by the province and
65% by general levy.
Flood/Erosion Control Structures - Category 1:
Preventative maintenance to the flood and erosion
control structures throughout the watershed.
Flood Protection Services fall within this
department, which include costs associated with
providing watershed residents with an effective
and efficient system that will reduce their exposure
to the threat of flood damage and loss of life.
Resource Inventory and Environmental Monitoring
- Category 1: The groundwater program, funded by
the Region of Durham, Municipality of Port Hope
and the Township of Hamilton is also reflected
under this area.
Category 2: The Municipality of Clarington, with
Port Hope, Cobourg and Hamilton are funding
watershed monitoring.
Natural Heritage Mapping - Category 2: Natural
heritage mapping for the watershed is continuing
using funds from the Municipality of Clarington.
Floodplain Regulations - Category 1: Includes costs Source Protection Planning - Category 1:
associated with implementing the fill and GRCA is part of the Trent Conservation Coalition
floodplain regulations required ensuring the
integrity of the watershed floodplain management
system
Floodplain Mapping & Flood Mitigation Projects
- Category 1: Floodplain mapping improves flood
management response and assists municipalities
to understand their flood risk. Includes partnership
projects funded by the Flood Hazard Identification
and Mapping Program (FHIMP).
GIS Services & Remote Sensing - Category 2:
GRCA staff continue with these partnerships.
(TCC) Source Protection Program, protecting the
sources of water (rivers, lakes, aquifers) used for
municipal drinking water systems.
Watershed Plans & Strategies - Category 2:
Projects undertaken by the Conservation Authority
to provide a broad understanding of ecosystem
function and status and to make recommendations
for appropriate environmental resource
management, land use change, land management
change, or redevelopment and restoration, on a
watershed basis.
Revenues
Expenditures
Flood Forecasting & Warning
Staffing
112,821
118,030
Expenses
32,400
30,800
Capital Asset Replacement
14,221
15,380
TOTAL
159,442
164,210
Flood Control Structures
Staffing
13,500
13,500
Expenses
14,200
14,200
Capital Asset Replacement
3,932
4,253
TOTAL
31,632
31,953
Erosion Control Structures
Staffing 1,000 1,000
Expenses 0 0
TOTAL 1,000 1,000
Floodplain Regulations
Staffing
99,050
96,850
Expenses
3,340
2,840
Capital Asset Replacement
1,648
1,782
TOTAL
104,038
101,472
Dam Safety
Capital Asset Replacement 7,934 8,582
TOTAL 7,934 8,582
Natural Hazard Mapping:
Clarington Floodline Update
Staffing 16,510 20,006
Expenses 2,000 2,000
TOTAL 18,510 22,006
p.
Expenditures
Graham Creek Jetties
Staffing 7,000
Expenses 500
TOTAL 7,500
Cobourg Floodplain Mapping (FHIMP)
Staffing
84,650
80,050
Expenses
75,150
48,224
TOTAL
159,800
128,274
Hamilton Township Floodplain Mapping (FHIMP)
Staffing
112,150
60,195
Expenses
61,050
34,655
TOTAL
173,200
94,850
Port Hope Floodplain Mapping (FHIMP)
Staffing 194,768 131,000
Expenses 105,930 61,416
TOTAL 300,698 192,416
Bears & Riverview Creeks Floodplain Mapping
Staffing 27,165 5,575
Expenses 10,000 0
TOTAL 37,165 5,575
Port Hope to Cobourg Wetlands Project
Staffing 22,277
Expenses 3,600
TOTAL 25,877
Expenditures
Storm Sewer Asset Management
Staffing 4,500 4,500
Expenses 0 0
Capital Asset Replacement 0 0
TOTAL 4,500 4,500
GIS SERVICES: Other CA's & Partners
Staffing 28,000 32,500
Expenses 6,000 3,000
TOTAL 34,000 35,500
Peterborough DEM
Staffing
Expenses 7,000
TOTAL 7,000
Port Hope Centre Pier
Staffing
TOTAL
GeoAl Land Cover
Staffing 191,660 203,660
Expenses 277,340 106,340
TOTAL 469,000 310,000
Northbay Mattawa CA GIS Support
Staffing 15,700
Expenses 9,500
TOTAL 25,200
Groundwater
Staffing
65,564
60,485
Expenses
14,800
17,195
Capital Asset Replacement
759
820
TOTAL
81,100
78,500
Water Quality Sampling (PWQMN)
Staffing 6,050 6,050
Expenses 50 50
TOTAL 6,100 6,100
Expenditures
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Low Water Response
Staffing
4,025
4,025
Expenses
0
0
TOTAL
4,025
4,025
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Watershed Monitoring
Staffing
53,648
51,030
Expenses
24,690
27,920
Capital Asset Replacement
16,112
17,425
TOTAL
94,450
96,375
Natural Heritage Mapping
Staffing
39,500
43,558
Expenses
3,758
3,000
TOTAL
43,258
46,558
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Source Protection Planning - TCC
Staffing
76,975
76,975
Expenses
11,122
11,122
TOTAL
88,097
88,097
WATERSHED MANAGEMENT & HEALTH MONITORING
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WATERSHED PLANS & STRATEGIES
Category 2 - Municipal Services -
Risks of Natural Hazards
TOTAL WATER MANAGEMENT
& HEALTH MONITORING
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2026 Budget 2027 Preliminary Budget
1,923,649
1,504,870
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ENVIRONMENTAL ADVISORY SERVICES
The Environmental Advisory Services Program costs municipalities, general public and developers.
are those associated with providing environmental General levy and plan review fees for stormwater
review of development proposals submitted by management fund this service area.
Municipal/Public Plan Input & Review - Category 1:
Includes municipal/public official plan review,
comprehensive zoning bylaws, secondary plan
review and general planning studies.
Development Plan Input & Review - Category 1:
Includes development driven review of plans of
subdivision and condos, official plan amendments,
land division review, site plans and zoning bylaws
and variances. Ganaraska Region Conservation
Authority also provides engineering services to
neighbouring conservation authorities on a fee for
service basis.
Watershed Ecology - Category 2: Includes the
ecological program of the Authority.
Revenues
Section 39 Provincial Funding 0 0
General Levy 96,736 97,094
Municipal Benefitting Levy 46,784 47,720
Self -Generating Revenue 126,000 130,000
Other Grants 0 0
Funding From Capital Asset Reserve 0 0
Other Revenue 6,000 6,000
Expenditures
WATERSHED STEWARDSHIP
The Watershed Stewardship Program costs are
those associated with providing and/or assistance
to watershed residents on sound environmental
practices that will enhance, restore or protect their
properties. Watershed Stewardship is classified as
Category 2 & 3 in the Programs and Services Inventory.
LAND STEWARDSHIP
Clean Water - Healthy Land
The Clean Water -Healthy Land Program is a
stewardship program funded for Durham Region
landowners, within the region, as well as being
offered by the Municipality of Port Hope and the
Township of Hamilton for landowners within the
municipalities and in partnership with the
Conservation Authority.
Partner Projects include the partnership with the
Greater Golden Horseshoe Conservation Authorities
Coalition (GGH CAC).
Revenues
Section 39 Provincial Funding
0
0
General Levy
0
0
Municipal Benefitting Levy
33,500
31,000
Self -Generating Revenue
62,500
62,500
Other Grants
8,500
8,500
Funding From Capital Asset Reserve
0
0
Other Revenue
218,475
218,475
Expenditures
Durham Collaborative Tree Program
Staffing
21,000
23,000
Expenses
21,000
19,000
TOTAL
42,000
42,000
Partner Projects
OPG Projects
17,760
17,760
GGH CAC
2,500
0
TOTAL
20,260
17,760
Expenditures
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CONSERVATION LAND MANAGEMENT
This program area includes all expenses associated the Authority. This area is divided into passive
with land or buildings either owned or managed by recreation and programmed recreation.
Passive Recreation - Category 1: The costs
associated with lands and buildings that do not
have active programming. The expenses included
are the costs for owning or managing the land.
Programmed Recreation -The direct costs
associated with delivering active programming on
Conservation Authority lands. This includes the
Ganaraska Forest Centre and the Ganaraska Forest.
Ganaraska Forest Centre - Category 3: For over
forty years, the Ganaraska Region Conservation
Authority has provided a unique outdoor education
experience to elementary and secondary students
at the Ganaraska Forest Centre. The outdoor
education facility offers both day and overnight
education programming.
Such programming offered includes: map reading,
orienteering, forest studies and stream and pond
study. As well, the facility is rented out to Scouts
and Girl Guides for weekend use.
Ganaraska Forest - Category 1 & 3: On April ]St, 1997,
the Conservation Authority took back management
of the Ganaraska Forest from the Ministry of Natural
Resources. Revenue from the forest comes from
the sale of timber and membership fees. For 2027,
the revenue from timber contracts are estimated
at $320,000.
The partnership with Treetop Trekking continues
and revenues are estimated at $20,000.
Revenues
CONSERVATION LAND MANAGEMENT
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PASSIVE RECREATION ________
Category 1 - Mandatory Services 2026 Budget 2027 Preliminary Budget
PROGRAMMED RECREATION: GANARASKA FOREST & TRAIL HEAD CENTRE
Category 1 - Mandatory Services
(Forest Recreation)
Category 3 - Non -Mandatory Services
(Timber Management) 2026 Budget 2027 Preliminary Budget
GANARASKA FOREST CENTRE
Category 3 - Non -Mandatory Services
TOTAL PROGRAMMED RECREATION
TOTAL CONSERVATION LAND MGMT
2026 Budget 2027 Preliminary Budget
1,700,342
2,009,135
1,553,176
1,854,346
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CORPORATE SERVICES
This budget area provides the leadership and
management in the delivery of all programs and
services. It is composed of the wages and benefits
of staff of the Conservation Authority, whose main
function is to provide coordination, support and
Programs and Services Inventory:
Corporate Services is classified as supporting services
under Category 1. Capital Asset Replacement costs
are also classified as supporting services and charged
throughout the Category 1 programs and services.
Program Description: Key assistance provided to all
departments of the conservation authority, board of
directors, member municipalities and the general
public to enable Ganaraska Conservation to operate
in an accountable, transparent, efficient and
effective manner.
services to all programs rather than specific
programs. All expenses associated with the Board
of Directors are directed to this area. As well,
expenses associated with the operations of the
administration building.
Office Services - includes all wages and benefits
for IT staff, as well as expenses, supplies,
equipment, computer services, maintenance and
utilities for the main administrative building for
the various program areas.
Corporate Communications - includes wages and
benefits for staff working on communication
projects, as well as community and public
relations expenses, website maintenance and any
information costs.
Specific items include: Special Project in 2026/27 - GEC Auxiliary Building
Corporate/Finance Management - includes all will be constructed to replace the space lost with
administrative and financial staff wages, benefits the demolition of the quonset building in
and expenses, general membership expenses as well December 2024. Project completion is anticipated
as corporate expenses for the Conservation Authority, by early 2027.
which includes the levy to Conservation Ontario
Revenues
Section 39 Provincial Funding
0
0
General Levy
509,586
528,440
Municipal Benefitting Levy
0
0
Self -Generating Revenue
0
0
Other Grants
0
0
Funding From Capital Asset Reserve
0
0
Other Revenue
212,930
105,000
Expenditures
PROJECT OUTSIDE OPERATING BUDGET - GFC Auxiliary Building
REVENUE:
Other Revenue 2,100,000
TOTAL 2,100,000
Building Costs & Expenses 2,100,000
TOTAL 2,100,000
200,000
200,000
200,000
200,000
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GRCA RESERVES
The Ganaraska Region Conservation Authority has six reserves.
Capital Asset Replacement Reserve
The Ganaraska Region Conservation Authority
developed a Capital Asset Replacement Plan in 2016.
The goal of every capital asset management plan is to
define the use of assets in order to streamline
productivity and delivery with minimal loss of capital.
Previously established in 1992, this reserve is allocated
to major maintenance and replacement of GRCA
capital assets. This reserve is an essential part of the
GRCA's ongoing fiscal responsibility framework, as it
guides the purchase, maintenance and disposal of
every asset GRCA needs in order to conduct business.
Forest Land Purchase Reserve
This reserve was established in 2001 with a $10,000
donation by the Township of Cavan Monaghan to
be used for costs associated with a land purchase.
In 2024, a bequeath of $320,625 was received for
the purchase of lands.
Forest Centre Reserve
The original reserve was established in 1986. Upon
completion of the Forest Centre rebuild in 2009, the
reserve was redirected to be used if there was a
shortfall in the revenues due to strikes by schools or
other situations when the revenues are not able to
cover the expenses.
Monies are transferred into the reserve from the
Forest Centre revenues when appropriate and the
revenues exceed the expenses in any given year at
the end of the year prior to the completion of the
financial statements.
Barbara Young Bequest
In 2015, the Authority received a bequest from the
estate of Barbara Young. The total amount received
was $57,981. Although the amount was not externally
restricted, the Authority has elected to spend the
funds on a new Trappers and Traders program.
Save the Ganaraska Again
This reserve was set up in 2018 with funds received
from the Save the Ganaraska Again organization. The
funds are to be used to subsidize students who cannot
afford to attend the outdoor education programs.
Ganaraska Forest Reserve
This reserve was set up in 2024 to be utilized if there
was a shortfall in the revenues due to reduced
timber sales in any given year when the revenues
are not able to cover the expenses. Monies are
deposited into the reserve from the Ganaraska
Forest revenues if the total revenues exceed the
expenses in any given year at the end of the year
prior to the completion of the financial statements.
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Municipality of Clarington
698,636.95
719,625.04
Town of Cobourg
276,364.10
285,167.21
Municipality of Port Hope
217,984.43
223,594.86
Township of Alnwick/Haldimand
15,052.21
15,546.57
Township of Hamilton
140,962.03
145,455.95
Township of Cavan Monaghan
5,151.15
5,330.53
City of Kawartha Lakes
3,647.29
3,811.93
Support Services
Program Description: Key assistance provided to all departments of the conservation authority, board of
directors, member municipalities and the general public to support Ganaraska Conservation to operate in an
accountable, transparent, efficient and effective manner.
CS Corporate Administrative, human resources, operating and
Services capital costs which are not directly related to the
delivery of any specific program or service, but are
the overhead and support costs of a conservation
authority. Includes health and safety program,
overseeing programs and policies.
CS Financial Annual budget, accounts payable and receivable,
Management payroll, financial analysis, financial audit,
administration of reserves and investments,
financial reports for funding agencies, preparing
and submitting reports to CPA, benefits program
administration.
CS Legal Expenses Costs related to agreements/contracts, HR, etc.
CS Governance Supporting CA Boards, Advisory Committees,
Office of CAO/ST
CS Communications Public awareness -natural hazards, flood forecasting
& Outreach and warning, permitting requirements, natural
hazard identification, mitigation, readiness and
response, governance, policy, municipal and public
relations and engagement, conservation lands.
CS Administration Administrative office and Millennium Building used
Buildings to support staff, programs, and services. Includes
utilities, routine and major maintenance, property
taxes. Included is a charge out for capital asset
replacement.
CS Information Technology Data management, records retention.
Management/ GIS Development and use of systems to collect and
store data and to provide spatial geographical
representations of data. Included is a charge out for
capital asset replacement.
Natural Hazard Management Program
Program Description: Conservation Authorities (CAs) are the lead provincial agencies on Natural Hazard
issues. The goal is to protect life and property from flooding and erosion. This watershed -wide, comprehensive
program includes development applications and permits, municipal plan input and review, environmental
planning and policy, flood forecast and warning, flood and erosion control infrastructure, technical studies,
ice management, education and public awareness.
WMHM Section 28 Permit Reviewing and processing permit applications,
Administration associated technical reports, site inspections,
communication with applicants, agents, and
consultants and legal costs. Violations also fall
under this category.
EAS Municipal Plan Technical information and advice to municipalities
Input & Plan Review on circulated municipal land use planning
applications (Official Plan and Zoning By-law
Amendments, Subdivisions, Consents, Minor
Variances). Input to municipal land -use planning
documents (OP, Comprehensive ZB, Secondary
plans) related to natural hazards, on behalf
of Ministry of Natural Resources and Forestry
(MNRF), delegated to CAs (1983). Input to the
review, approval processes under other applicable
law, with comments related to natural hazards,
wetlands, watercourses, and Sec. 28 permit
requirements.
WMHM Flood Forecasting Daily data collection and monitoring of weather
& Warning forecasts, provincial and local water level forecasts,
watershed conditions, snow surveys, flood event
forecasting, flood warning, communications and
response and equipment maintenance.
WMHM Flood & Erosion Control Water and erosion control infrastructure
Infrastructure Operation operations and management. Includes all water
& Management management structures (flood control, dams and
channels, berms, erosion control, etc.) that are
annually inspected and routine maintenance work
completed. Included is a charge out for capital
asset replacement.
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Natural Hazard Management Program
WMHM
Flood & Erosion Control
Major maintenance on flood and erosion control
Infrastructure Operation
structures as required. Projects are dependent on
& Management
Water and Erosion Control Infrastructure (WECI)
funding from the province and support from our
municipal partners.
WMHM
Low Water Response
Conditions monitoring and analysis. Technical and
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administrative support to the Water Response
Team representing major water users and decision
makers, who recommend drought response actions.
WMHM
Information
Data collection, mapping, data sets, watershed
Management
photography. Development and use of systems
to collect and store data and to provide spatial
geographical representations of data. This includes
our Geographical Information Systems and support.
WMHM
Technical Studies &
Studies and projects to inform Natural Hazards
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Policy Review
Management Programs, including floodplain
management, watershed hydrology, regulations
areas mapping update, flood forecasting system
assessment, floodplain policy, Lake Ontario Shoreline
Management. These projects often occur for a
specific number of years and are distributed over
time as human resources and funding is available.
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Natural Hazards
Promoting public awareness of natural hazards,
Communications,
including flooding, drought and erosion.
Outreach & Education
Attending public events, supplying materials.
Social media services. Media relations. Educate
elementary school students through the Spring
Water Awareness Program about the danger of
floodwaters, dangers of dams, etc.
Provincial Water Quality & Quantity Monitoring
Program Description: Ganaraska Conservation, in partnership with Ministry of Environment, Climate Change
and Parks (MECP), has established long term sites to monitor surface and ground water conditions, as well as
an investment into long-term monitoring of climate change trends.
WMHM
Provincial Water Quality
CA/MECP partnership for stream water quality
Monitoring Network
monitoring at 9 sites. Staff take water samples and
(PWQMN)
MECP does lab analysis and data management.
Information is used for Watershed Report Cards
and stewardship project prioritization.
WMHM
Provincial Groundwater
A long-standing CA/MECP partnership for
Monitoring Network
groundwater level and quality monitoring at 17
(PGMN)
stations. Costs include sampling, data collection,
analysis, data management and reporting. MECP
funded network installation and continues to fund
equipment replacements. Data collected supports
groundwater monitoring, low water response and
water quality monitoring.
Local Water Quality Monitoring
Program Description: Ganaraska Conservation, in partnership with community organizations, municipalities,
and federal and provincial agencies has established sites to monitor surface water quality and quantity as
well as many other parameters to support a healthy ecosystem.
WMHM Surface Water Quality Surface water quality monitoring at 18 surface 2
Monitoring Program water sites (in addition to PWQMN), water quantity
measurements at 80 baseflow sites and water
quality samples collected at 4 auto sampler
sites supporting Lake Ontario nearshore water
monitoring. Costs include sampling, analysis,
equipment maintenance and reporting.
Drinking Water Source Protection
Program Description: The protection of municipal drinking water supplies in the Trent Conservation
Coalition (TCC) Region and the Ganaraska Region Source Protection Area through the development and
implementation of TCC Source Protection Plans. Ganaraska Conservation is a member of the TCC which is a
complex regional grouping of five Source Protection Areas, including Ganaraska, Crowe, Otonabee, Kawartha
and Lower Trent Authorities.
WMHM
Local Source Protection
Source Protection Authority reports, meetings and
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Area DWSP
governance. Delivery of the activities required by
the Clean Water Act and regulations, as per Clean
Water Act.
WMHM
DWSP Risk
Carrying out Part IV duties of the Clean Water
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Management Official
Act on behalf of municipalities through service
agreements.
Core Watershed -based Resource Management Strategy
Program Description: The purpose of a watershed plan is to understand the current conditions of the
watershed and identify measures to protect, enhance and restore the health of the watershed. Watershed
strategies provide a management framework to provide recommendations which consists of goals,
objectives, indicators and management recommendations. This addresses existing issues in the watershed
and mitigate impacts from potential future land uses, while recommending appropriate actions to protect,
enhance and restore the watershed.
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Watershed -Based
New Project: Collate/compile existing resource
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Resource Management
management plans, watershed plans, studies and
Strategy Development
data. Strategy development, implementation and
annual reporting. This project builds on previous
Watershed Management Strategies.
To be completed on or before December 31, 2024,
per requirements of Regulation.
Sub -watershed Plans and Projects
Program Description: Watershed strategies provide a management framework to provide recommendations
which consists of goals, objectives, indicators and recommendations. This addresses existing issues in the
watershed and mitigate impacts from potential future land uses, while recommending appropriate actions
to protect, enhance and restore the watershed.
WMHM
Natural Heritage
Ganaraska Conservation incorporates natural
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Mapping
heritage information, particularly around wetlands,
to develop planning and regulatory strategies to
mitigate downstream natural hazards. Data is also
used in hydrologic and hydraulic models.
EAS
Watershed
Ganaraska Conservation provides watershed
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Ecology
ecology services to specific watershed
municipalities.
Conservation Authority Lands and Conservation Areas
Program Description: Ganaraska Conservation owns over 11,000 acres of land, which includes conservation
areas, the Ganaraska Forest, significant wetlands and flood control structures and surrounding land.
Ganaraska Conservation property is essential to watershed management, environmental protection, helps
implement the Watershed Management Strategy and provides areas for passive recreation.
CL Section 29 Enforcement Conservation Areas / Ganaraska Forest / regulation
and Compliance enforcement and compliance.
Ganaraska Conservation staff and a contracted
company patrol the 11,000 acres Ganaraska
Forest and conservation areas to ensure that the
regulations are being adhered to by the users.
CL Ganaraska Forest Category 1 - Ganaraska Conservation owns and
maintains the 11,000 acre Ganaraska Forest. The
forest has 100's of kilometers of multi -use trails
that require maintenance year round. This Includes
recreation, forest management, risk management
program, hazard tree management, gates, fencing,
signage, communications, pedestrian bridges,
trails, parking lots, picnic shelters, road, restoration,
ecological monitoring, carrying costs such as taxes
and insurance. The Ganaraska Forest Management
Plan guides the management of the forest. The plan's
primary goal is "to conserve, enhance and, where
feasible, restore the Forest ecosystem to reflect the
native biodiversity of the Ganaraska Forest, while at
the same time embracing recreational, educational
and social activities that support the health and
sustainability of the Forest."
Category 3- GRCA also performs timber
management within the Forest. The Forest
Management Plan lists principles by which the forest
is managed and the last principle states that "the
Ganaraska Forest provides a sustainable economic
benefit to the GRCA, without compromising the
ecological health of the Ganaraska Forest." The
revenues vary from year to year based on the plan.
Expenses are matched with those revenues.
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Conservation Authority Lands and Conservation Areas
CL Conservation Areas The GRCA is responsible for the management and
maintenance of 9 conservation areas, as well as other
lands that are not formal conservation areas. This
includes passive recreation, forest management, risk
management program, hazard tree management,
gates, fencing, signage, communications, pedestrian
bridges, trails, parking lots, picnic shelters, road,
restoration, ecological monitoring, carrying costs such
as taxes, insurance and capital asset replacement.
CL Conservation Area Major maintenance and capital improvements to
Major Maintenance support public access, safety and environmental
protection, such as pedestrian bridges, boardwalks,
pavilions, trails. These expenses are covered by the
capital asset reserve in most cases.
CL Land Acquisition Strategic acquisition of environmentally significant
properties.
NEW Inventory of New Project: The land inventory will include the
Conservation Authority following information: location, date obtained,
Lands method and purpose of acquisition, land use.
Project updates as inventory changes.
To be completed on or before December 31, 2024
per requirements of Regulation.
NEW Strategy for CA owned New Project: A strategy to guide the management
or controlled lands and and use of CA -owned or controlled properties,
management plans including guiding principles, objectives, land
use, natural heritage, classifications of lands,
mapping, identification of programs and services
on the lands, public consultation, publish on
website. Updates of existing conservation area
management plans.
To be completed on or before December 31, 2024
per requirements of Regulation.
NEW Land Acquisition and Update current policy to guide the acquisition and
Disposition Strategy disposition of land to fulfill the objects of the Authority.
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To be completed on or before December 31, 2024
per requirements of Regulation.
Watershed Stewardship
Program Description: The watershed stewardship program includes a fisheries component, a program
funded by municipalities which provides funding for landowners for projects and the landowner tree planting
program.
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Private Landowner
Clean Water -Healthy Land - Financial Assistance
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Stewardship Program
Program: In partnership with some of the
watershed municipalities, Ganaraska Conservation
offers environmental, technical and financial
assistance, tools and information to any
resident, business, school or service club within
its jurisdiction and within the participating
municipality.
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Tree Planting
Clean Water -Healthy Land -Tree Planting
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Services
GRCA Tree Seedling Program allows property
owners to purchase bare root native tree and shrub
seedlings at a minimal cost. GRCA also provides full
service tree planting to landowners.
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Fisheries
In partnership with Fisheries and Oceans Canada,
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Services
Ganaraska Conservation staff are responsible for
the Sea Lamprey Monitoring Program on Cobourg
Creek, which captures and samples many different
species, records the results and submits data. Fish
surveys are also done with other partners, such as
OPG and Hydro One through agreements.
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Stewardship
Ganaraska Conservation's stewardship program
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Partner Projects
partners with various organizations to deliver
environmental programs and projects. These
programs are for a limited time period. Examples
include the Highway of Heroes Tree Campaign
tree planting partnership, Forests Ontario and the
Durham Collaborative Tree Program.
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Other Program Areas
Program Description: Ganaraska Conservation delivers other programs that are not part of the mandatory
programs and services as outlined in O. Reg. 686/21. All of the programs are funded without municipal
general levy. All of the programs influence and enhance the health and watershed management of the GPCA
and are part of a larger integrated watershed management model.
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Outdoor Education
The Ganaraska Forest Centre, located in the heart
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of the Ganaraska Forest, is home to the Outdoor
Education Program of the GRCA where thousands
of students visit for a day or overnight to learn
about their environmental footprint and become
familiar with the natural world around them.
Taught by Ontario -certified teaching staff, the
GFC offers curriculum -based education programs
for elementary and secondary students. These
programs focus on local watersheds, ecosystems
and environmental issues. Programs can also take
place at schools (indoors and outdoors) or through
online learning.
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Other
Opportunities for new projects or programs that
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benefit the watershed and its municipal partners
can occur anytime and can have varying durations.
These projects may require matching funding
or be self-sustaining. New projects may require
municipal participation and/or funding.
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•LANDS ACKNOWLEDGEMENT ,
The Ganaraska Region Conservation Authority respectfully acknowledges
the land on which we gather is situated within the traditional and treaty
territory of the Mississauga's and Chippewa's of the Anishinabek, known
today as the Williams Treaties First Nations. *nom t}
Our work on these lands acknowledges their resilience and their '
longstanding contributions to the area. We are thankful for the opportunity
to live, learn and share with mutual respect and appreciation.
GANARASKA REGION
CONSERVATION AUTHORITY
2216 County Rd. 28,
Port Hope, ON L1A 3V8
Phone: 905.885.8173
Fax: 905.885.9824
GANARASKA
FOREST CENTRE
10585 Cold Springs Camp Pd.,
Campbellcroft, ON LOA 1B0
Fax: 905.797.2545
INFO@GRCA.ON.CA I GRCA.ON.CA
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