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Experience '76 : end of year report.

Consists of a ts. report produced by the Grand River Conservation Authority regarding the activities of students employed in GRCA Administrative, Community Relations, Land Managment, Resource Planning, and Water Management Divisions as part of the Ontario Experience '76 employment program.

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Resource book.

Consists of a ts.(photocopy) resource book for teachers and students, containing information on "learning resources available on conservation from the GRCA," and GRCA programming relating to conservation. An ms. note on the cover relates that this version of the Resource Book is not edited.

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Grand River Conservation Authority : floodline mapping and flood control study : reports.

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.

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Biological impacts of the proposed Ayr Dam.

Consists of a ts.(photocopy) student paper by Barb Anderson, Barb Corkery, John Gusdorf, John McCormick, Gregg Sheehy, Gary Williams and Roberta Winger prepared for a fourth year Man-Environment course at an unidentified University, possibly University of Waterloo. The paper considers the possible effects of a proposed dam at Ayr, Ont. upon vegetation, wildlife, water quality and landscape.

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Ontario : Ministry of Natural Resources : study on evolution of floodplain management.

Consists of ts. materials concerning the initation of a provincially-funded study entitled : Study on Evaluation of Floodplain Management. The study was a joint initiative of the Ontario Ministry of Natural Resources and the Ontario Ministry of Housing and concerned the impact of flood reduction from both a social and economic perspective. Also contains correspondence from the Ontario Ministry of Natural Resources including circular letters to the chairmen of Conservation Authorities in Ontario.

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Experience 75 : end of project report.

Consists of a ts. final report produced by the Grand River Conservation Authority summarizing the activities of students employed in GRCA conservation, community relations, wildlife management and clerical programs, as part of the Ontario Experience '75 summer employment program.

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Minutes, January to June, 1975.

Consists of ts. minutes of meetings of the Grand River Conservation Authority, in a bound volume. The volume is divided into the following sections :

  • General Meeting : minutes which includes Grand River Conservation Authority : Annual Meeting : minutes, February 26, 1975;
  • Executive Committee : minutes of meetings;
  • Water Management Advisory Board : minutes of meetings;
  • Land Use Advisory Board : minutes of meetings;
  • Information and Education Advisory Board : minutes of meetings;
  • Conservation Areas Advisory Board : minutes of meetings; and
  • Miscellaneous Committees which include the following : Long Range Planning Committee : minutes of meetings; Organizational Review Committee: minutes of meetings; and Grand River Conservation Authority Joint Committee[of the Long-Range Planning and Organizational Review Committees?]: minutes of meeting.

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Luther Marsh slides : tray number 1.

Consists of slides of flora, fauna, farming and recreational activities at Luther Marsh and its surroundings, which were apparently employed in a slide show. Identifications are provided on an ms. list on the interior lid of the slide tray; but many of those listed are not present; those present are not in any order. Includes slides of the Shand Dam, bird banding, blue herons and their nesting grounds and crop harvesting.

According to the original GRCA listing, the slides were taken by Bill Miller.

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Minutes, July to December, 1975.

Consists of ts. minutes of meetings of the Grand River Conservation Authority, in a bound volume. The volume is divided into the following sections ;

  • General Meetings : minutes;
  • Executive Committee: minutes of meetings;
  • Water Management Advisory Board : minutes of meetings;
  • Land Use Advisory Board : minutes of meetings [empty section];
  • Information and Education Advisory Board : minutes of meetings;
  • Conservation Areas Advisory Board : minutes of meetings;
  • Miscellaneous Committees which include the following : Sub-committees of the Long Range Planning Committee : minutes of meetings; Everton Mill Committee : minutes of meetings; Kortright Committee : minutes of meetings; and Organizational Review Committee : minutes of meetings.

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Grand River Conservation Authority : report of the Long Range Planning Committee : five finger exercise, July 14, 1975.

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."

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Grand River Conservation Authority : speakers' kits.

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.

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Flood bulletin, 1974.

Consists of materials relating to the planning and procedures of a flood warning system for the Grand River Watershed. Includes :

  • ms.(original) minutes of meeting of representatives of the GRCA, member municipalities and regional and municipal police forces concerning the establishment of an emergency flood warning system;
  • ts.(photocopy) notes on GRCA meeting with news media representatives, December 12, 1974;
  • ts. draft plan of flood warning system, revised, January 10, 1974 ;
  • correspondence between the Grand River Conservation Authority, member muncipalities and chiefs of police regarding flood warning systems and flood emergency preparedness;
  • ts. report titled : Report on Flood Event, May 16-19, 1974 by the GRCA; and
  • ts. list of emergency contact personnel.

Also includes ts. (photocopy) claims concerning damages associated with the Grand River flood, May 17-18, 1974 and an accounting schedule of GRCA costs associated with the Grand River Flood Inquiry, 1974.

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Rockwood Mill : preservation plan, July 1977 : report with both current and historic photos.

Folder containing material relating to the Rockwood Mill. Includes a report with tile "Preservation Plan for the Rockwood Mill" by Elizabeth Kruse dated July 4 1977, that contains 33 b&w photographs pasted in. Also includes a pamphlet entitled Rockwood Conservation Area : Times Past to Times Present, ca. 1975; a Harris Woolen Mill floor plan and number key, 1974; a topographical view; two original sketches.

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Grand River Conservation Authority : effect of reservoir operations for flow augmentation, 1960-1974 : draft : prepared for use in environmental assessment of water control structures in the Grand River Basin / by C.W. Stevens P.Eng., Operations Engineer, and L.L. Turner.

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.

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Grand River Conservation Authority : Guelph Dam : conservation and recreation area : project outline : draft, October, 1974.

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.

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