File 29 - Grand River Conservation Authority [i.e. Grand Valley Conservation Authority] , 1949.

Title and statement of responsibility area

Title proper

Grand River Conservation Authority [i.e. Grand Valley Conservation Authority] , 1949.

Level of description

File

Reference code

SCA206-GA184-1-29

Dates of creation area

Date(s)

Archival description area

Name of creator

(1934-1966)

Administrative history

The Grand River Conservation Commission was the first watershed management agency in Canada when it received its formal Letters Patent in August, 1934. This was the first time local municipalities had banded together to address water management issues on ... »

Scope and content

File consists of material relating to the Grand Valley Conservation authority. Includes correspondence to and from the Authority and the GRCC. Includes an agenda for a meeting of representatives of Conservation authorities and O.C.R.A. to discuss forming ... »

Notes area

General note

Some confusion regarding name of commission/authority in this file.

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