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Jan 24
Essex Region Conservation Honours Award Winners
Six organizations and individuals were honoured with Essex Region Conservation Awards for their contributions to creating a sustainable...


Jan 23
Molly Allaire to Chair Essex Region Conservation Authority
Councillor Molly Allaire was acclaimed as Chair of the Essex Region Conservation Authority at the Annual General Meeting of January 23. ...


Dec 12, 2024
Grants available for tree planting and BMPs
Essex– The Essex Region Conservation Authority is offering grants ranging from 75% to 100% for projects that help protect our...


Nov 29, 2024
Nature Fresh Farms Supports Wetland Restoration at Hillman Marsh
Leamington– Nature Fresh Farms® assisted Essex Region Conservation with the wetland restoration effort at Hillman Marsh Conservation...


Nov 20, 2024
Conservation Excellence to be Awarded
Essex Region Conservation is seeking nominees who have made a significant environmental impact in the Windsor-Essex region! “We continue...


Oct 31, 2024
ERCA Inviting Feedback on Conservation Area Strategy
Essex - ERCA has completed its draft Conservation Areas Strategy and is inviting public feedback. Guests are invited to a public Open...


Oct 25, 2024
Agricultural Stewardship Funding Available
Thanks to funding from the federal Great Lakes Fresh Water Ecosystem Initiative, a new wave of grant funding is available for sustainable...


Oct 10, 2024
Federal Funding to Improve the health of Lake Erie, Detroit River
The Essex Region Conservation Authority will begin delivering multiple projects to improve the health of Lake Erie and the Detroit River...


Oct 8, 2024
Engaging citizen scientists in coastal conservation
The Essex Region Conservation Authority is encouraging visitors to Holiday Beach Conservation Area to become citizen scientists with the...


Oct 7, 2024
Service Disruption - Maidstone Conservation Area
Please note that the parking lot at Maidstone Conservation Area will be closed beginning Tuesday, October 8 for parking lot improvements....


Sep 9, 2024
Watershed Strategy Available for Review
To comply with Section 21.1 of the Conservation Authorities Act and Section 12 of Ontario Regulation 686/21 Mandatory Programs and...


Sep 6, 2024
Festival of Hawks at Holiday Beach Conservation Area
Amherstburg – All eyes will be on the skies this September as local birders and nature lovers take in one of North America’s greatest...

Sep 5, 2024
Aquatic Invasive Species, Hydrilla, Found in Ontario and Canada for the First Time at Hillman Marsh Conservation Area
Essex Region – The aquatic invasive plant, hydrilla, has been detected for the first time in Ontario and Canada in the West Cell at...

Aug 28, 2024
Service Disruption: Petite Cote and the Greenway
There are reports of numerous fallen trees down on the Greenway due to last evening’s storm. Our staff are working hard to clear trails...