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Shorebird Season at Hillman Marsh
A Long-Billed Dowitcher is one of the shorebird species you may spot at Hillman Marsh during the Shorebird Celebration. Photo courtesy of...
Apr 25


ERCA Plants 7 Millionth Tree
From left: Chief Nikki van Oirschot of Caldwell First Nation, ERCA Chair Molly Allaire, ERCA CAO Tim Byrne and Mayor Tracey Bailey of...
Apr 24


Spring Things at the Homestead
Barn Swallows are one of the species highlighted in the new Swifts and Swallows exhibit at the John R. Park Homestead. Photo courtesy...
Apr 24


In Memory of Sue Desjarlais
It is with great sadness ERCA mourns the passing of Councillor Sue Desjarlais - long-time ERCA Board Member and past Vice-Chair. Sue...
Apr 22


Public Open House Planned for Disc Golf Course at Holiday Beach
Amherstburg – A new disc golf course has received approval to be added to Holiday Beach Conservation Area this year, thanks to a local...
Apr 14


ERCA takes ownership of more than 100 Acres of Environmentally Significant Lands in Windsor
Dense Blazing Star is one of the Species at Risk to be protected. Photo courtesy of Russ Jones, ERCA. Windsor – More than 100 acres of...
Apr 11


Essex Region Conservation Authority to Meet
The Essex Region Conservation Authority (ERCA) will hold its regularly scheduled Board of Directors’ meeting at the Essex County Civic...
Apr 9


Greenway Gates Stolen
Two gates similar to the one depicted in this image have been stolen from the Cypher Systems Group Greenway at the Pinkerton intersection...
Mar 27


ERCA CAO Honoured with King Charles III Coronation Medal
Essex Region – Tim Byrne, CAO of the Essex Region Conservation Authority and Executive Director of the Essex Region Conservation...
Mar 20


The Original Maple Syrup Festival at the John R. Park Homestead
The First Taste of Spring Maple Syrup Festival is back, and it’s sweeter than ever. Join this iconic celebration of Canadian culture at...
Feb 25


ERCA Approves 2025 Budget
The Essex Region Conservation Authority Board of Directors has unanimously approved its 2025 Budget. A few highlights for the year...
Feb 18


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 24


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. ...
Jan 23


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...
Dec 12, 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 29, 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...
Nov 20, 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 31, 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 25, 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 10, 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 8, 2024
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