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Conservation Ontario - Drinking Water Source Protection March 16 2022

Posted on Wednesday, March 16, 2022 01:49 PM

Protecting municipal #drinkingwatersources happens in all seasons! Find out about local Source Protection Plans in your area and learn how to help protect this valuable resource! Visit: https://bit.ly/3dhznRh

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GRCA Flood Message #3 - Flood Watch March 11

Posted on Friday, March 11, 2022 03:49 PM

Date and Time Issued: Friday, March 11, 2022 at 3:30 p.m. The Grand River Conservation Authority (GRCA) is issuing the following Flood Watch message for the entire Grand River watershed due to the risk of ice movement and continued potential for ice jams. This message updates GRCA Flood Message #2, previously in effect. River flows continue to recede throughout the Grand River watershed following last week’s weather event and cold temperatures are expected to persist through the weekend....

Ontario Ministry of Health - COVID-19 vaccination for children ages 5-11

Posted on Friday, March 11, 2022 02:50 PM

Children aged 5-11 can receive the paediatric #COVID19 vaccine. To provide the strongest possible protection, the National Advisory Committee on Immunization recommends an 8-week interval between 1st & 2nd doses. Learn about #COVID19 vaccines for kids: Ontario.ca/covidvaccinekids

NVCA Spring Safety - Be Careful around waterways

Posted on Friday, March 11, 2022 02:48 PM

Date: March 11, 2022 The Nottawasaga Valley Conservation Authority reminds everyone to stay well back from waterways, ditches, ponds and lakes this time of year. With the recent arrival of spring-like temperatures, unsafe ice and slippery banks already exist. The onset of spring will bring rain and melting snow, which will cause the breakup of ice along watercourses and lakes as well as high stream flows. These hazardous conditions can cause life-threatening injury if a person falls into the...

Conservation Ontario - Drinking Water Source Protection March 9 2022

Posted on Thursday, March 10, 2022 03:26 PM

Checking local storm drains for obstructions such as debris and snow can encourage better drainage to avoid storm drains from freezing. Because some storm drains lead to lakes and rivers, never apply salt directly on frozen storm drains.