Consists of ts. tender documents prepared by the Grand River Conservation Commission for distribution to tenderers, concerning the construction of a reinforced concrete culvert and dam fill on the Columbia Street Dam, in the area of Laurel Creek, Waterloo, Ont. Includes blank contract agreement, tender form, instructions to bidders and specification.

Consists of ts. completed tender documents submitted by E.and E. Seegmiller Limited to the Grand River Conservation Authority regarding the construction of a reinforced concrete culvert and dam fill on Columbia Street West, Waterloo, Ont. Inserted are estimates of project costs by Ilmar Kao, GRCA and ts. (photocopies)correspondence and invoices.

Consists of a ts. (photocopy) report by P. D. Mason, Water Management Division, on a preliminary water quality survey of the Conestogo Reservoir near Glen Allan, Ont.

Consists of ts. (photocopy) report by P.D. Mason, Water Management Division, of a water quality analysis of the Conestogo Reservoir, near Glen Allan, Ont.

Consists of ts. revised draft of a preliminary report regarding a proposed dam on the Conestogo River at Arthur, Ontario, prepared by Kilborn Engineering Ltd, Consulting Engineers, Toronto, Ont. for the Grand River Conservation Authority. Includes 12 blueline subsoil profiles and charts prepared by William Trow & Associates and 6 blueline drawings of the general location plan, dam and reservoir prepared by Kilborn Engineering Ltd.

Consists of ts. first draft of a preliminary report regarding a proposed dam on the Conestogo River at Arthur, Ontario, prepared by Kilborn Engineering Ltd, Consulting Engineers, Toronto, Ont. for the Grand River Conservation Authority. Includes 8 blueline drawings of the general location plan,dam and reservoir perpared by Kilborn Engineering Ltd.. Also includes 1 blueline drawing of soil profiles at the proposed Arthur dam site prepared by William Trow & Associates Ltd,

Consists a binder containing ts. materials relating to the construction of a composite bridge and the undertaking of channel improvement on the Conestogo River at Drayton, Ont. Includes correspondence to and from the Grand River Conservation Authority and provincial and municipal governments. Also includes photographs of the Conestogo River near Drayton, Ont., including views of the existing bridges.

Also present is a ts. (photocopy) report titled "Report on the Main Street Bridge over the Conestogo River, Village of Drayton, County of Wellington," by V.R. Astrop, Consulting Engineers, Ancaster, including blueline drawings of the proposed bridge. In addition, there are two blueline drawings of the channel improvement plan by an unidentified creator, possibly the GRCA.

Consists of a ts. report prepared by V.R. Astrop Ltd., Consulting Engineers, Ancaster, Ont. [on behalf of the Grand River Conservation Authority] for submission to Mr. A.R. Holmes, County Engineer, County of Wellington. The report concerns the feasibility of creating a new composite bridge over the Conestogo River at Drayton, to replace two existing bridges. Includes blueline plan, profile and elevation drawings prepared by V.R. Astrop Ltd.,

Consists of ts.(photocopy) draft manual containing guidelines for maintenance standards and procedures established by the Grand River Conservation Authority for implementation at GRCA conservation areas.

Consists of an information kit containing brochures and driving tour instructions which highlight GRCA conservation areas as well as various historical sites in the Grand River Valley.

Consists of a volume of drawings of the site and structures of the Guelph Dam on the Speed River at R.R.4, Guelph, Ont., prepared by Kilborn Engineering, Toronto, Ont for the Grand River Conservation Authority. Cover drawing shows the general location plan of the Guelph Dam.

Consists of ts.(photocopy) contract documents prepared by the Grand River Conservation Authority for tenderers regarding the construction of an information and nature centre in the Taquanyah Conservation Area near Cayuga, Ont. Includes instructions to tenderers, blank forms of tender, and specifications.

Consists of an inventory containing photocopies of photographs of GRCA dams, reservoirs and spillways. The dams are identified only with a GRCA number; no key is present.

File consists of negatives showing the opening of a dam.

Consists of a ts. report by Patricia A. Nash, Environmental Services Group, concerning fish and fisheries habitat on D'Aubigny Creek, a tributary of the Grand River in Brant Township and the City of Brantford, Ont.

Consists of a ts. report by Chris Weland, Environmental Services Group, concerning measures undertaken to remove debris and improve stream flow of D'Aubigny Creek , a tributary of the Grand River in Brantford Township and the City of Brantford, Ontario.

File consists of six negatives showing portraits of David Reeve.

Consists of ms. and ts. surveys and summaries of attendance at conservation areas operated by the Grand River Conservation Authority. Also includes a blank pad of ts. survey questionnaire sheets titled : Grand River Conservation Authority : Day use recreation survey, 1973 : user opinion and participation.

Consists of ts. report concerning clean-up of the Ayr Pond and development of a master plan for its future. Includes blueline drawing of the Ayr Pond prepared by the Grand River Conservation Authority, October, 1985.

Consists of ts. proposal prepared by Harrington and Hoyle Ltd., Landscape Architects, Markham and Cambridge, Ont. for the Grand River Conservation Authority concerning a natural channel design and construction project on Devil's Creek near Blair, Ont.

File consists of twelve negatives showing portraits of director's of the Grand River Conservation Authority.

File consists of forty one negatives showing portraits of the directors of the Grand River Conservation Authority.

File consists of thirteen negatives showing Doon Pioneer Village in the winter.

Consists of ts. (photocopy) report prepared by MIE Consulting Engineers, Toronto, Ont. for the Grand River Conservation Authority, concerning restoration of the Dunnville Dam and Lock, and rehabilitation of the Sulphur Creek Weirs at Dunnville, Ont. Includes blackline drawings of the Dunnville Lock and Dam site prepared by MIE Consulting Engineers, August, 1988.

File consists of seventy nine negatives showing activities and events of the Elora experience program.

Consists of ts.draft student work report prepared by Harold A. Cockburn for the Department of Co-ordination and Placement, University of Waterloo. The report studies methods to control erosion along the Nith River Valley and is based upon the author's experience as a co-op student with the GRCA from August to December, 1969. Includes blueline contour and site maps and drawings of erosion control structures; also present are photographs of the Nith River

File consists of four negatives showing members of the Grand River Conservation Authority executive.

File consists of four negatives showing the Grand River Conservation Authority executive.

Consists of ts. fact sheet concerning the history and development of the Grand River Conservation Authority.

Consists of ts. (photocopy) preliminary report prepared by J.M. Tomlinson and Associates Limited, Consulting Engineers, Burlington, Ont. for the Grand River Conservation Authority regarding channel improvements to Fairchild Creek above Brantford, Ontario. Includes blueline drawing of the Fairchild Creek relatocation site plan prepared by J.M. Tomlinson and Associates Ltd., September, 1967.

Consists of ts. correspondence and reports accumulated by Ilmar Kao in his capacity as Assistant General Manager of the Grand River Conservation Authority concerning GRCA flood control operations and warning systems prior and subsequent to the Grand River flood, May, 1974.

Consists of a ts. report which concerns estimation of flood damages Galt, Ontario prepared by D. McLean for Ilmar Kao, Director of Operations, Grand River Conservation Authority. The purpose of the report was to determine the feasibility of a model of analysis for application in Galt and other cities subject to flooding. Includes blueline map of downtown Galt, Ont. Ats. estimate of direct industrial damages is inserted.

Consists of ts.(photocopy) report on estimated flood damages in the Grand River Watershed, based on the occurrence of a storm of the magnitude of Hurricane Hazel. Includes background and information on existing and proposed flood control measures on the Grand River Watershed.

Consists of ts.(photocopy) revised report on Grand River Conservation Authority watershed monitoring and flood warning systems extant in January, 1974.

Consists of a binder containing ts. reports prepared by Triton Engineering Services Limited, Consulting Engineers and Planners, Orangeville, Ont. for the Grand River Conservation Authority Floodline Mapping and Flood Control Study on the upper Grand River. The reports include :

• Phase 1 : Hydrology, Grand River : Belwood to Black Creek, October, 1975;
• Phase 2 : Hydraulics, Grand River : Belwood to Black Creek, August, 1976; and
• Phase 3 : Flood Control, Grand River : Belwood to Black Creek, May, 1977.

Also present are photomosaic maps of the upper Grand River floodplain, some of which have been outlined with marker.

Ms. notes listing film contents are found in film canister.

Notes on film contents are contained in canister. The film is a composite of original colour footage selected [in 1977] but not used by Summit Film Productions in the creation of a film titled : GRCA Prologue, May 12, 1978.

File consists of six negatives showing portraits of Fred Grespan.

Consists of a ts.(original and photocopy) report regarding a survey of water levels and quality in the Baden Mill Pond. Includes blueline drawing of the Baden Reservoir prepared by the Grand River Conservation Authority.

File consists of fifteen negatives showing portraits of George [Floremont].

File consists of five negatives showing portraits of George Seegmiller.

File consists of nine negatives showing portraits of George Storemont.

File consists of four negatives showing portraits of Gord Chaplin.

File consists of four negatives showing portraits of Gord Chaplin.

Consists of ts.draft report prepared by Kilborn Engineering, Consulting Engineers, Toronto, Ont for the Grand River Conservation Authority, concerning an appraisal of the Caledonia Dam, Caledonia, Ont. for rehabilitation or possible replacement. A history of the Caledonia Dam is included. Also present are photocopies of photographs and blueline drawings of the general plan of the Caledonia Dam.

Consists of ts. draft report concerning the appraisal of the existing Caledonia Dam and design of a proposed new dam on the Grand River in the Town of Caledonia, Ont., prepared by Kilborn Engineering, Consulting Engineers, Toronto, Ont. for the Grand River Conservation Authority. Includes photocopies of photographs of the Caledonia Dam site, blueline drawings of the Caledonia Dam prepared by Kilborn Engineering and blueline soil stratigraphic charts prepared by William Trow & Associates.

File consists of five negatives showing members of the Grand River Conservation Authority executive.

Consists of ts.(photocopy) brief providing a frame of reference and planning guidelines for the recreation and conservation area to be associated with the Guelph Water Management Project. Includes photocopies of blackline maps of the regional environment, and existing and proposed conservation area site.

Consists of ts. (photocopy) inspection report prepared by Philips Planning & Engineering Ltd., Consulting Engineers, Burlington, Ont. for the Grand River Conservation Authority, involving accuracy checks of floodline mapping of the Hanlon's Creek Watershed, Guelph, Ont.

File consists of nineteen negatives showing portraits of Hilde English.

Consists of ts. report on water quality analysis in Hopewell Creek, Breslau, Ont.

Consists of ts. report prepared by L.L. Minshall and D.K. Boyd, Water Resources Planning which reviews the GRCA streamflow gauge network on the Grand River system.

File consists of seven negatives showing portraits of Ilmar Kao.

File consists of four negatives showing portraits of John Harris.

File consists of two negatives showing portraits of Ken Peers.

Consists of ts. project management plan prepared by D.E. Bradley for Grand River Conservation Authority staff and Advisory Board consideration concerning a proposed plan for the establishment of a conservation area in Seneca Township west of Caledonia, Ont. Includes blueline plans of the proposed La Fortune site.

Consists of ts. (photocopy) summary of discussion paper prepared by P. Mason, Water Management Division concerning the deteriorating quality of Laurel Creek water which led to the closure of the swimming area in August, 1977.

File consists of eleven negatives showing portraits of Mac Coutts, Conservation Authority General Manager.

File consists of ten negatives showing portraits of Mac Coutts.

File consists of forty one negatives showing portraits of the management of the Grand River Conservation Authority.

File consists of six negatives showing portraits of the Grand River Conservation Authority management.

File consists of six negatives showing portraits of the Grand River Conservation Authority management team.

File consists of four negatives showing portraits of Marilyn Robinson.

Consists of ts. contact documents prepared by Kilborn Engineering Ltd., Consulting Engineers, Toronto, Ont. for the Grand River Conservation Authority concerning the construction of the Victoria Mill Dam on McKenzie Creek, Township of Townsend, Ont. Includes information for tenderers, forms of tender and agreements, genderal conditions and specifications. Also contains blueline soil stratigraphic charts prepared by William A. Trow & Associates. Inserted photocopies and carbon copies of a contract change order completed by Tidey Construction Co., Hamilton, Ont.

File consists of seven negatives showing portraits of Mike Carty.

Consists of ts.(photocopy) report by Robert Q. Messier, Environmental Services Group, concerning rehabilitation efforts on a section of Mill Creek from County Rd. #35 to Puslinch Side Rd. 20S, in Puslinch Township, Ont.

Consists of ts. report. which provides an overview of and recommendations for the Mosquito Monitoring Program. Also present are statistics derived from sample collection in the Grand River watershed.

Consists of ts.(photocopy) news releases and accompanying original photographs issued by the Grand River Conservation Authority.

Consists of ts.(photocopy) news releases and accompanying original photographs issued by the Grand River Conservation Authority.

Consists of ts.(photocopy) news releases and accompanying original photographs issued by the Grand River Conservation Authority.

Consists of ts.(photocopy) news releases and accompanying original photographs issued by the Grand River Conservation Authority.

Consists of ts. report prepared by Kilborn Engineering Ltd., Consulting Engineers, Toronto, Ont. for the Grand River Conservation Authority concerning the proposed construction of a dam and reservoir on the Nith River at Nithburg, Ont. Includes blueline reservoir plans and drawings of proposed bridge and spillway. Also includes soil analysis charts by H.W. Trow Associates Ltd.

Consists of a ts. report concerning erosion of the Nith River Watershed prepared by Harold Cockburn for the Grand River Conservation Authority. The report includes black line drawings and photographs of the Nith River watershed. Also present is a cover letter from Ilmar Kao, Director of Operations, Grand River Conservation Authority to G.M. Coutts, General Manager, GRCA, concerning the creation and distribution of the report.

File consists of six negatives showing portraits of Norm Lundall.

Consists of ts.(photocopy) report concerning the history and development of the GRCA's nurseries, and future direction of the nursery program.

Consists of a ts. manual of Grand River Conservation Authority Personnel Regulations and Position Descriptions. Includes employment and comportment regulations for GRCA personnel, organization chart, salary and wage schedule, and position descriptions.

Consists of a ts. manual of Grand River Conservation Authority Personnel Regulations and Position Descriptions. Includes employment and comportment regulations for GRCA personnel, organizational charts, salary and wage schedules, and position descriptions.

Consists of a ts. manual of Grand River Conservation Authority Personnel Regulations and Position Descriptions. Includes regulations regarding employment and comportment of personnel, GRCA organization charts, salary and wage schedule, and position specifications(descriptions).

Consists of a ts. manual of Grand River Conservation Authority Personnel Regulations. Includes employment and comportment regulations for GRCA personnel, organizational charts, salary and wage schedule and position descriptions.

Consists of a ts. manual of Grand River Conservation Authority Personnel Regulations. Includes organization charts, lists of regulations as they relate to the employment and comportment of personnel, and position descriptions.

File consists of forty negatives showing portraits of various people associated with the GRCA.

Consists of ts.(original, photocopies and carbon copies) of correspondence, reports and briefs concerning projected land purchase and construction costs associated with GRCA proposed dams and reservoirs at West Montrose, Everton, Ayr, Guelph, and Hespeler, Ont.

Consists of ts. (photocopy) report of the Grand River Conservation Authority Long Range Planning Committee titled : "Five finger exercise." The report concerns the decision-making process of the GRCA; the phrase "five finger exercise" refers to the components of the Grand Watershed system and is meant to convey that the "watershed works as a unit even though there are component parts."

Consists of ts. (photocopy) report of the Long-Range Planning Committee of the Grand River Conservation Authority concerning the establishment of priorities for watershed management by the GRCA.

Consists of ts. (photocopy) report prepared by J.D. Lee Engineering Limited, Consulting Engineers, Kingston and Brantford, Ontario [for the Grand River Conservation Authority?] regarding flood control in the Town of Paris, Ont.

Consists of ts.(photocopy) report prepared by C.W. Stevens, P.Eng, Operations Engineer, Grand River Conservation Authority concerning measures undertaken by the GRCA and others to deal with floodwaters on the Grand in April, 1975. Includes graphs and maps.

Consists of a ts.(photocopy) report by Ilmar Kao, Assistant General Manager, Grand River Conservation Authority and C. W. Stevens, Manager, Water Resources Engineering, GRCA concerning facts surrounding the flood on the Grand in May, 1974.

Consists of ts. report prepared by MIE Ltd., Thornhill, Ont. for the Grand River Conservation Authority involving evaluation of conditions and suggestions of remedial measures for the main dam and weirs at Dunnville, Ont.

Consists of ts. (photocopy) report concerning the acquisition, dvelopment and managment of valley lands in the vicinity of Paris, Ont. Includes maps of proposed areas for acquisition. Also includes copies of correspondence to and from the Grand River Conservation Authority concerning the preparation and distribution of the master plan.

Consists of ts. report prepared by Woods, Gordon & Co., Management Consultants, London, Ont. in December, 1970. The report analyzes and provides recommendations concerning the organization, accounting systems and reporting systems of the Grand Valley Conservation Authority. Includes a covering letter.
Also present are organizational charts showing the reporting structure of the Grand River Conservation Authority administration as implemented in May, 1966 and as it evolved by November, 1970.

File consists of twelve negatives showing portraits of Richard Christie and Pete Kraus.

Consists of a ts. report to J.M. Tomlinson Associates, Consulting Engineers, Burlington, Ont., concerning subsurface conditions at the proposed Grand River Conservation Authority dam site at Shade's Mills, Township of North Dumfries, County of Waterloo, Ont., prepared by H.Q. Golder & Associates, Cooksville, Ont. Includes soil analyses and drawings of soil stratigraphy sections.

Consists of a ts. (photocopy) report prepared by P. Mason, Water Management Division on a preliminary water quality survey of the Shade's Mill Reservoir, Cambridge, Ont.

Consists of ts. instructions to tenderers, forms, specifications and performance and payment bond information for the construction of a reservoir at Shade's Mills, Township of North Dumfries, County of Waterloo, Ont., prepared by J.M. Tomlinson & Associates Limited, Consulting Engineers, for the Grand River Conservation Authority.

File consists of five photographs showing construction on the Shand Dam. Identification from verso.

Consists of ts. speakers information kits, nos. 1-3. Each kit addresses a particular aspect of the GRCA's administration and operations. Topics include : An introduction to the GRCA; Water management role of the GRCA; and Recreation Areas as a function of water and land management.

Consists of DVD transfer from videocassette recording of slide-show presentations of the annual Grand River Conservation Authority Special Recognition Awards, 1989 to 1997. The slide-shows provide background on award recipients and highlights the environmental activities which led to their selection.

Consists of DVD transfer from videocassette recording of slide-show presentations of the annual Grand River Conservation Authority Special Recognition Awards, 1998-2003. The slide-shows provide background on award recipients and highlight the environmental activities which led to their selection.