Stay off the ice: GRCA
Posted Jan 12, 2021 11:30:00 PM.
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The Grand River Conservation Authority is adding to the call from area fire departments, asking residents to stay off frozen natural bodies of water.
The GRCA issued a water safety message on Tuesday afternoon.
“The public is being reminded that accessing frozen water bodies for recreational activities is not permitted and may be considered trespassing.” said a news release from the conservation authority.
The GRCA adds that most natural water bodies throughout the watershed are not monitored for the purpose of winter recreation, and may not be safe.
It also points out the banks adjacent to rivers and creeks are very slippery and, when combined with cold, fast-moving water, pose a serious hazard.
Select Grand River Parks, including Belwood Lake, Guelph Lake, Pinehurst Lake and Shade’s Mills are monitoring ice conditions and may offer ice fishing if conditions permit. Information on these locations can be found at www.grandriver.ca/winterprograms.
