Conceived as a living document, The Grand Strategy is both process and product. This "first edition" of The Grand Strategy is the outcome of a collaborative process which began in 1993. As the process develops, new "editions" will be produced at critical stages determined by the participants.
The Grand River Conservation Authority facilitated the commencement of the process on behalf of the Province of Ontario. Participants include federal and provincial agencies, municipalities, Native Peoples, interest groups, associations, private businesses, educational institutions, and individuals.
A Steering Committee and a Coordinating Committee were established to oversee the preparation of The Grand Strategy and to direct the process. The Steering Committee is comprised of eight representatives from the managing government agencies within the watershed. The Coordinating Committee is currently comprised of thirty members representing various stakeholder groups within the watershed.
Because management of resources within the Grand River watershed is shared among several jurisdictions, involvement has been sought from as many stakeholders as possible. Opportunities to participate have been provided through various means.
Twenty community open houses and workshops were held in eight key locations throughout the watershed during May and June 1993. Additional opportunities to provide input to The Grand Strategy such as submitting briefs, responding to surveys, and speaking directly with Conservation Authority staff were available to stakeholders.
Stakeholder
Any individual, group, municipality, agency or corporation which has, or may have, an interest or an investment in the resources of the Grand River watershed
The provision of ongoing opportunities for participation in The Grand Strategy is essential to encourage expanding and lasting coalitions of support and commitments. |