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The Ganaraska Region Conservation Authority (GRCA) announced that Ganaraska Forest will open for the 2025 season on Thursday, May 1. The GRCA stated that all access points to the forest will be available for permitted activities starting that day. According to the GRCA, activities allowed in the forest include hiking,
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The Ganaraska Region Conservation Authority (GRCA) has published its Spring 2025 newsletter with updates on several local initiatives. According to the GRCA, the newsletter covers topics including spring tree planting programs, watershed monitoring updates, news from conservation areas, and details of education programs. Tree planting is scheduled as part of
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The Ganaraska Region Conservation Authority (GRCA) has advised that the fall hunting season is active in Ganaraska Forest, which includes parts of Clarington. The GRCA states that hunters, recreational users, and neighbouring residents should be aware of hunting activity and take safety precautions during this period. According to the GRCA,
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The Ontario government announced that the province's 2025 recreational fishing season will begin on April 26. This date applies to most fishing zones across Ontario, including regions managed by the Ganaraska Region Conservation Authority, which covers part of Clarington. The government stated that some areas may have different
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The Ganaraska Region Conservation Authority (GRCA) has announced that the Ganaraska Forest trails will reopen for hiking and hunting on April 18th, 2025. The trails are expected to fully reopen for all recreational uses by May 1st, 2025. Trail users are advised to proceed with caution as some blockages and
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The Ganaraska Region Conservation Authority has issued a flood warning for the shoreline of Rice Lake. This warning is expected to last through Friday, April 11th, 2025. The authority advises that the anticipated rainfall will elevate local stream levels and flows; however, smaller streams in the area are not expected
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The Ganaraska Region Conservation Authority (GRCA) has announced a temporary closure of the Ganaraska Forest along with all other GRCA properties due to a recent ice storm. The storm has caused ice accumulation and brings expected high winds, which pose safety risks. According to the GRCA, these weather conditions could
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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