for these parks are that they provide for overnight camping and trailer camping, 

 picnic facilities, drinking water and sanitary facilities. This Act applies directly 

 to municipalities and does not have any connecton with the development of 

 Conservation Areas by the Conservation Authorities. It makes available much 

 needed assistance to smaller urban and rural municipalities, helping them to ac- 

 quire and develop land for camping and picnic purposes. Up to the end of 

 March 31, 1962, 180 enquiries for information concerning the Act have been 

 received, nine parks were approved, and grants totalling $208,315 have been 

 authorized. 



A recording rain gauge which provides a continuous rainfall record in the lower 



Grand watershed. 



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