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from the last 20 Years of the G.R.C.A. 1987 • "Ganaraska Conservation Update" newsletter published for the first time. • Two water management studies completed - the most detailed detailed being a major maintenance study of Corbett's Dam in Port Hope. 1988 • Ganaraska Forest Recreational Users Committee formed in April. • Completion of Midtown Creek Culvert Reconstruction and Flood Control Study. 1989 • Agreement in principle to an amalgamation between the Ganaraska Region Conservation Authority and the Oton- abee Region Conservation Authority. • The flood warning and advisory system updated bringing the total number of electronic recording stream gauges to five and tipping bucket rain gauges to three. Queen Elizabeth officially opens Cobourg Conservation Authority June 27,1973. 1990 • Work completed in Corbett's Dam - a third spillway was added and the existing structure was rehabilitated. • Discussions continued with the Otonabee. • The first Ganaraska Forest Centre Conservation dinner was held and raised approximately $11,800.00 for the education education program at the Forest Centre. 1991 • 50th anniversary of the Guelph Conference - an event that led to the establishment of Conservation Authorities across the province. • Amalgamation talks between the Otonabee and the Ganaraska Ganaraska ceased. • Demolition of McKibbon Street bridge in Port Hope and rehabilitation of river banks with armour stone. 1992 • Authority releases a "Conservation Strategy" which adopts a vision of: Working together for responsible stewardship stewardship of the ecosystem. • New staff structure is adopted focusing the human re- Official Opening of G.R.C.A. Administration Building in 1982. From left to right, Howard Sheppard, M.P.P., Paul Yakabuski, M.N.R., and Gerry Houston, Chair, G.R.C.A. sources into two teams: Corporate and Communication Services and Stewardship Services. • Loss of funding from the Ministry of Natural Resources for the education program at the Ganaraska Forest Centre. • Rural Beaches program introduced in cooperation with the Ontario Ministry of the Environment. 1993 • Loss of the Conservation Land Tax Rebate program and Social Contract comes into effect. • Forest membership program introduced during fall of 1993. • After 30 years of standing, the Ministry of Natural Resources Resources removed their fire, tower. • GRCA's logo was refined and a new corporate identity launched. 1994 • 50th Anniversary of the Ganaraska Watershed Report - a forest ceremony was held May 14,1994 to mark the occasion occasion and to rededicate and mark the original tree planting. • Partnership formed with our four neighbouring conservation conservation authorities (Otonabee, Crowe Valley, Kawartha Region Region and Lower Trent Region) and Parks Canada-Trent Severn Waterway; The Trent Conservation Coalition (TCC). • Signage at the Conservation Areas were updated. • Ministry of Culture, Tourism and Recreation aids in funding funding the Ganaraska Forest Business Plan and Study which will be completed in 1995. 1995 • The Ganaraska Region Conservation Authority's funding from the Ministry of Natural Resources is severely constrained. constrained. • The Authority downsizes the staff by about 50%. • The Ganaraska Business Plan and Study is deferred. • The TCC sign a plan "An Agreement for Success" in June of 1995 however with the implications of the economic statement of November 29, 1995 any further reports were put on hold. • Ganaraska Forest Centre Dinner Committee won top dinner dinner in the province for 1995. • . ' ' 1 f • ' * • • juppggpQgg ii 1 ' ' v " Y vv:; w „ n , w .., •• fXw ■ y . / .A \ _ W MMËimÊÊÊÊ s sent •••• "■'■Xy• y*" • v '* <• ■K'vYttj'VA •*; Corbett's Dam ■ 1990 Official Opening of G.R.C.A. Administration Building in 1982. Visual Arts Centre of Clarington • Workshops • Exhibitions 143 Simpson Ave., P.O. Box 52 Bowmanville ON L1C 3K8 Ph: 905 623-5831 Fax: 905 623-0276 ART GALLERY OF NORTHUMBERLAND • Located in historic Victoria Hall in Cobourg • Changing exhibitions of local and nationally known artists •Call 905-372-0333 for current exhibitions Miam 1996 • Provincial appointments by the province are cancelled. cancelled. • The Authority dismantles the Advisory Boards. • The rehabilitation of Ball's Mill Dam is completed. • GRCA enters into staff rationalization agreement with CLOCA. • GRCA celebrates its 50th Anniversary. O.F.A.H. 8th Annual Ganaraska Forest Centre Conservation Dinner and Art Auction Saturday, April 5th, 1997 •Live and Silent Auctions • • Raffles • Door Prizes • Tickek $40.00 Makes a Great Christmas Gift Tickets Available at the Ganaraska Region Conservation Authority Office (905)885-8173