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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


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....
Oct 7, 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 9, 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 6, 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...
Sep 5, 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...
Aug 28, 2024


Lost Arts Featured at John R. Park Homestead
There’s no better way to connect with the past than through the lens of artistry and craftsmanship. Visit the John R. Park Homestead to...
Jul 29, 2024


ERCA Seeks Feedback on Conservation Areas Strategy
The Essex Region Conservation Authority is seeking public feedback in the development its Conservation Areas Strategy. “Recent amendments...
Jul 25, 2024


New Routes for Essex Region Bike Tour!
Essex Region – Road riders with the Essex Region Conservation Foundation’s Bike Tour will enjoy new and exciting road routes, designed in...
Jul 4, 2024


Conservation Foundation Honours Award Recipients, Celebrates Conservation Successes
Essex Region – The Essex Region Conservation Foundation has recognized two local families for their philanthropy at its Donor...
Jun 14, 2024


Significant Upgrades to Devonwood Conservation Area Entrance Celebrated
Windsor – Dozens of guests gathered today to celebrate the significant enhancements to the entrance at Devonwood Conservation Area....
Jun 12, 2024


Viking Pump Celebrates 100 Years with 100 Trees
Essex – Viking Pump Canada celebrated its 100th anniversary by adding 100 trees to the Chrysler Canada Greenway in Essex, thanks to a...
Jun 3, 2024


New Habitat Project For the Birds
Kingsville – Migrating birds will have one more feeding and resting stopover in the Essex Region, thanks to a new habitat restoration...
May 22, 2024


May is Museum Month & Restoration Continues at the John R. Park Homestead
Essex– In celebration of Museum Month, Essex Region Conservation is providing an update on the extensive restoration works taking place...
May 7, 2024
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