Consists of a ts. annual report of the Forestry and Wildlife Branch of the Grand River Conservation Authority, contained in a binder. The binder is divided into five sections which include : Conservation Services; Nursery Report, 1991; Trapping Report and Wildlife Management Report; Reforestation on Authority Lands, 1986-1990; and Reforestation on Private Land, 1991.

File consists of one report on a tree planting machine demonstration as given in Michigan by the Department of Foresters, Extension Service, Michigan State College.

Copy prints of the 1929 flood in Galt, and also in Blair. Also includes eight original photographs taken by [?] MacGregor accompanied by relevant correspondence.

Copy prints and negatives, some with identifications for 1929, 1936 and 1948 floods in Galt. Only a few of the negatives correspond to the prints. No Brantford photos identified.

Consists of an original film titled : "April 6th, 1929 Galt Flood," which was either produced by or collected by Bill Law. The material was incorporated into a master, and working print of a film titled : GRCA prologue, produced for the GRCA on May 12, 1978.

Weekly and daily gauge cards. Weekly cards: The weekly cards are titled "Gauge and Weather Report" and are present for the following: Grand River at Waldemar; Nith River at Canning; Luther Dam at Monticello, Dec. 11, 1966, Jan. 8-23, 1967. Cards entitled "Weekly Report" are present for the following: Brantford Gauge Station. Cards entitled "Daily Report" are present for the following: Galt Gauge Station, Dec. 21, 1966; Conestogo Dam, Jan. 1-Dec. 31, 1966; Shand Dam, Jan. 1-Dec. 31, 1966.

File consists of weekly and daily gauge cards. Weekly cards: The weekly cards are titled "Gauge and Weather Report" and are present for the following: Grand River at Waldemar, Jan. 1-Feb. 11, 1967; Nith River at Canning, Jan. 8-21, 1967; Luther Dam at Monticello, Jan. 22-Feb. 18, 1967. Cards entitled "Weekly Report" are present for the following: Brantford Gauge Station, Jan. 5-Feb. 16, 1967. Cards entitled "Daily Report" are present for the following: Conestogo Dam, Jan. 1-Feb. 23, 1967; Shand Dam, Jan. 1-Feb. 24, 1967.

Many with identifications. Includes images of a "sinkhole" on highway 9 near Orangeville.

Consists of a Government of Ontario computer print-out of a recreation supply inventory which displays the location of various recreational sites by municipality and/or county in southern Ontario. Also present is a blackline map titled, Grand River Basin : Water Management Study : Water Based Recreational Facilities.

Consists of ts.(carbon copy) report of the Grand River Valley Boards of Trade Flood Prevention Committee, probably presented at a meeting of the Boards on April 24, 1931. Document has been briefly annotated.

Unidentified, untitled, undated photograph (2 copies) of presentation ceremony.

File consists of two photographic transparencies showing the Grand River and work being done on the river.

Consists of ts. (photocopy) materials concerning an Ontario Order-in-Council assented to May 1, 1974 regarding fill, construction and alteration to waterways on the Grand River. Includes correspondence from the Ontario Ministry of Natural Resources to the GRCA, July 4, 1974 introducing the regulation and a copy of the Order-in-Council. Also present is background documentation including copies of selected minutes of the GRCA and copies of the Ontario statute : The Conservation Authorities Act, R.S.O. 1960, Ch. 62.

File consists of seven glass plate negatives showing scenes of the Grand River and of the Kitchener-Waterloo region. Includes scenes of the Shand Dam construction, river fortification, houses and businesses along the river and of a Scout troupe.

Consists of 2 aerial photographs, possibly of the Grand River, showing a river and river bank and farm lands and buildings in the background.

Consists of a ts. proposal report prepared by Jennifer Wright, Aquatic Biologist/Biological Assessement, Grand River Conservation Authority, for peer review. The report details the background and objectives of a monitoring program regarding bottom living organisms inhabiting lakes, streams and rivers. Includes maps, sketches and photocopies of photographs. Also present is an ms. note to the author.

Consists of ts.(photocopy) report on a survey of day use patrons at conservation areas in the Grand River Watershed in the summer of 1972. Includes copies of survey data collected by the GRCA and the survey instrument.

Consists of a ts. (photocopy) agenda, reports and supporting documentation for the organizational meeting of the Grand River Conservation Authority Board of Directors, held on October 4, 1966 at Kitchener, Ont.

Consists of ts.(photocopy) report by Al Sandilands and Greg Scheifele, Land Management Division, concerning the introduction of controlled sport hunting in the Guelph Conservation Area, Townships of Guelph and Eramosa, Ont.

Consists of ts(photocopy) report for inclusion in the GRCA [publication?]Environmental Assessment of Water Control Structures in the Grand River Basin. The report concerns the assessment of effects of reservoir operations on observed flows at Brantford and Doon, Ontario.

Consists of ts.(photocopy) report submitted to the General Manager, Grand River Conservation Authority from the GRCA Planning Department concering work to be undertaken as part of the Whiteman Creek Watershed Management Plan, South Easthope, East Zorra and East Oxford Townships, Ontario.

Includes a cover letter from Richard V. Patrick, Supervisor of Special Projects and W.Eric Lemp, Director of Planning, February 17, 1969. Also present is a ts.(photocopy) report titled : Evaluation of Phase 1-69 of the Whiteman Creek Watershed Management Programme, and a blueline map of the Whiteman Creek Watershed.

Consists of ts. report submitted to the General Manager, Grand River Conservation Authority from the GRCA Planning Department concering work to be undertaken as part of the Whiteman Creek Watershed Management Plan, South Easthope, East Zorra and East Oxford Townships, Ontario. Includes a cover letter from Richard V. Patrick, Supervisor of Special Projects and W.Eric Lemp, Director of Planning, February 17, 1969. Also present are blueline maps of the Whiteman Creek Watershed.

Consists of ts. design report prepared by Crysler & Lathem, Consulting Engineers for the Grand River Conservation Authority concerning the erection of a dam on Canagigue Creek above Elmira, Ont., in the Township of Woolwich, County of Waterloo, Ont. Includes blackline drawings of the dam site, spillway, control structure and construction procedures.

Consists of a ts. (photocopy) student term project report by Pam Skinner and Bill Kershaw concerning Grand River Conservation Authority parks management , prepared for a university course in recreation at an unidentified institution, possibly University of Waterloo.

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

Consists of DVD transfer from videocassette containing slide-show presentations of the Grand River Conservation Authority annual reports, 1981-1986.

Consists of DVD transfer from videocassette containing slide-show presentations of the Grand River Conservation Authority annual reports, 1987-1993.

Consists of a binder containing materials relating to the dredging of the Ayr ponds. Includes photocopies, original photographs, and photographic negatives of the Ayr ponds and scenes from the town of Ayr, Ont. , photocopies of blackline maps of ponds and ms. notes. Also includes a blackline design for Watson Dam at the Ayr Community Pond, prepared by A. Shivas, October, 15, 1985.

Consists of ts. report concerning a proposed reservoir at Ayr, Ont. Includes photocopies of maps showing present land use, soil types and soil classification. Also includes a copy of a letter from the Ontario Ministry of Natural Resources to the GRCA, dated July 10, 1974, regarding flood control benefits of the Ayr Reservoir. Also present are photoreproductions of Grand River Conservation Commission Graphs showing Mean Daily Flows in the Grand River for the Water Years ending 1948-September, 1973.

Consists of ts.(photocopy) draft preliminary report on measures to upgrade the Baden Dam and Mill Pond to operating condition, prepared by G. Switzer, P.Eng., R. McMinn and J. Barlett for the Grand River Conservation Authority. Includes blackline drawings of topographic surveys and blackline drawing of the Baden Mill Dam prepared by [the Grand River Conservation Authority?], February 5, 1981 to March 5, 1981.

Consists of ts.(photocopy) draft report by Leslie Cope and Jeff Marshall, Environmental Services Group, concerning the habitat and fishery conditions of Bechtel Creek, Township of North Dumfries, Ontario.

Consists of ts. (photocopy) report by P. Mason, Water Management Division, of a water quality analysis of the Belwood Reservoir and Dam near Fergus, Ont.

File consists of four negatives showing portraits of Bob Murray.

Consists of ts.(photocopy) summary and recommendations concerning master plan of the Brant Conservation Area, near the City of Brantford, Ont. Includes photocopies of local and regional location maps.

Consists of ts. (photocopy) draft of a brief titled : Brief on Flood Control and Water Conservation Measures for the Grand River Watershed to the Government of Ontario, represented by the Honourable J.R. Simonett, Minister of Energy and Resources Management and The Government of Canada represented by the Honourable Jean-Luc Pepin, Minister of Mines and Technical Surveys, submitted by the Grand River Conservation Authority, August, 1966.

The brief presents a case for the need for additional flood control, pollution abatement and water conservation on the Grand River and its tributaries.

Consists of ts.(photocopy) contracts documents for tenderers concerning the construction of a dam on the Grand River at Caledonia, Ont., prepared by Kilborn Limited, Consulting Engineers, Toronto, Ont. for the Grand River Conservation. Includes forms of tender and agreements, and specifications.

File consists of five negatives showing portraits of Charlene Wranich.

File consists of six negatives showing portraits of Charlie Stevens.

File consists of eight negatives showing cheque presentations.

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.