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High Grade for Source Protection Plan Implementation
The 2023 Annual Progress Report uses a Provincially approved template to summarize the progress made toward implementing the 50 policies...
May 2, 2024


Service Disruption: Homestead and Kopegaron Woods
The Conservation Centre at the John R. Park Homestead will be closed at 2:00pm on Thursday, May 2 for staff training. The trails and...
May 1, 2024


Modernized Entry System at Hillman Marsh
Leamington – The Essex Region Conservation Authority is making it easier for guests to pay for parking at Hillman Marsh Conservation Area...
Apr 30, 2024


W.E.Hike for Conservation Returns!
Essex Region – The Essex Region Conservation Foundation will again provide a variety of opportunities for people to connect with nature...
Apr 24, 2024


Shorebirds flock to Hillman Marsh in May
Essex Region – Bird enthusiasts from around the world visit Leamington, Ontario as one of their bucket list destinations each May, and...
Apr 16, 2024


Funds Raised for Local Conservation
Essex Region – The Essex Region Conservation Foundation has announced that more than half of a million dollars was raised for important...
Apr 12, 2024


Earth Day Tree Planting in Windsor
Windsor – The Essex Region Conservation Authority (ERCA) is inviting guests from across the region to plant a tree this Earth Day at the...
Apr 12, 2024


Legislative Changes to Conservation Authority Permitting
On February 16, 2024, a new Minister’s regulation (Ontario Regulation 41/24: Prohibited Activities, Exemptions and Permits) under the...
Apr 2, 2024


Essex Region Conservation Authority to Meet
The Essex Region Conservation Authority (ERCA) will hold a special Board of Directors’ meeting at the Essex County Civic and Education...
Mar 26, 2024


ERCA to Host Eclipse Events
Essex Region – With the Essex Region’s south shore in the path of totality for the April 8, 2024 Great North American Eclipse, the Essex...
Mar 4, 2024


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 20, 2024


ERCA Honours Conservation Award Winners
Essex Region – Six organizations and individuals were honoured with Essex Region Conservation Awards for their contributions to creating...
Jan 19, 2024


Service Disruption
Service Disruption: Please be advised that the Chrysler Canada Greenway at the 14th Concession in Essex will be closed for bridge...
Jan 8, 2024


ERCA Approves 2024 DRAFT Budget Priorities
Essex Region – The Essex Region Conservation Authority Board of Directors has approved for circulation and consultation the draft 2024...
Dec 18, 2023


Grants available for treeplanting and BMPs
The Essex Region Conservation Authority is offering grants of up to 90% for projects that help protect our environment.
Dec 15, 2023


Essex Region Conservation Authority to Meet
Essex Region –The Essex Region Conservation Authority (ERCA) will hold its regularly scheduled Board of Directors’ meeting at the Essex...
Dec 15, 2023


ADM Cares Greened the Greenway
Essex – The Chrysler Canada Greenway in Harrow now has 300 more trees to provide shade and improve habitat, thanks to a generous gift...
Nov 6, 2023


The Toldo Foundation Makes Leadership Donation to John R. Park Homestead Restoration
The efforts to restore the John R. Park Homestead received a giant boost today, as the Toldo Foundation donated $100,000 toward the...
Oct 18, 2023


Cover Crop Funding Available
In an effort to share in the responsibility of a clean and healthy environment, the Essex Region Conservation Authority (ERCA) offers a ...
Oct 18, 2023


The 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...
Oct 18, 2023
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