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Service Disruption: ERCA Main Office, Counter Services
As upgrades are taking place at the ERCA Main Office (360 Fairview Avenue West, Suite 311, Essex Ontario), on Tuesday, August 12 through...
Aug 11, 2025


Service Disruption: The Cypher Systems Greenway
The Cypher Systems Greenway from County Road 15 to the community of McGregor will be under construction for 2 weeks. Sections of the...
Aug 6, 2025


Homestead to offer workshop series as part of Lost Arts Festival
Creating a Wood Carving Fox Kit is one of the workshops offered at the Lost Arts – Found Skills event on August 9 at the John R. Park...
Jul 24, 2025


Service Disruption: Greenway Closure (Kingsville)
Please note that the Town of Kingsville, under emergency work, will be installing a few valves on the sanitary force main that runs along...
Jul 9, 2025


Tecumseh Open House Added for CASO Greenway Project
A fourth Open House date has been added to provide maximum opportunities for the public to learn more about ERCA’s preliminary plans to...
Jun 25, 2025


Conservation Foundation Honours Award Recipients, Celebrates Conservation Successes
Essex Region – The Essex Region Conservation Foundation has recognized two local organizations for their philanthropy at its Donor...
Jun 12, 2025


Early Bird Discount for Essex Region Bike Tour
With June recognized as Trails Month, the Essex Region Bike Tour has opened registration and will provide an Early Bird discount to those...
Jun 12, 2025


Public Open Houses Planned for Proposed CASO Greenway Project
Essex region – June is recognized as Trails Month, and the Essex Region Conservation Authority (ERCA) will kick off community...
Jun 3, 2025


Service Disruption - Maidstone Woods CA Closed June 4
Please be advised that Maidstone Woods Conservation Area will be closed on Wednesday, June 4 to complete drainage repairs. It is...
Jun 2, 2025


John R. Park Homestead Celebrates Grand Reopening
Essex Region – In recognition of Museum Month, the historic home of John and Amelia Park, one of the Essex region’s premier museums, was...
May 22, 2025


Disc Golf Course proposal to be revaluated at Holiday Beach
Amherstburg – More than 100 people attended ERCA’s Open House on the proposed Disc Golf Course for Holiday Beach Conservation Area on...
May 7, 2025


Source Water & Risk Management Progress Reports Completed
The 2024 Annual Progress Report for Source Waters has been completed using the Provincially approved template to summarize the progress...
May 5, 2025


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, 2025


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, 2025


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, 2025


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, 2025


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, 2025


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, 2025


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, 2025


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, 2025
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