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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


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


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
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