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 four negatives showing portraits of Marilyn Robinson.

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

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

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

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

File consists of ten negatives showing portraits of Mac Coutts.

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.

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.

File consists of two negatives showing portraits of Ken Peers.

File consists of four negatives showing portraits of John Harris.

File consists of seven negatives showing portraits of Ilmar Kao.

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.

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

File consists of nineteen negatives showing portraits of Hilde English.

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.

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.

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

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.

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.

File consists of four negatives showing portraits of Gord Chaplin.

File consists of four negatives showing portraits of Gord Chaplin.

File consists of nine negatives showing portraits of George Storemont.

File consists of five negatives showing portraits of George Seegmiller.

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

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 six negatives showing portraits of Fred Grespan.

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.

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

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.

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

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

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

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

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

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 thirteen negatives showing Doon Pioneer Village in the winter.

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.

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.

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 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.

File consists of six negatives showing portraits of David Reeve.

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.

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.

File consists of negatives showing the opening of a dam.

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.

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 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 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 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 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 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 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 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 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. 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 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.

File consists of eight negatives showing cheque presentations.

File consists of six negatives showing portraits of Charlie Stevens.

File consists of five negatives showing portraits of Charlene Wranich.

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.

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) 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.

File consists of four negatives showing portraits of Bob Murray.

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.

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

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

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

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.

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

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

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

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.

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.

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