A Wind Phone has been installed at the Collavino Conservation Area, thanks to the generosity of the Regan Family and in memory of their parents, Shirley and Ed. The Wind Phone is located along the mowed walking trail overlooking the wetland, and provides a special moment of reflection along the trail to connect with loved ones who have passed. "We are proud to honour and continue our parents' legacy of helping others," expressed the members of the Regan family. The Essex Region...

The Province Of Ontario has introduced amendments to the Conservation Authorities Act (CAA), the Clean Water Act, 2006 (CWA), and the Lake Simcoe Protection Act, 2008 (LSPA) to align with the new regional CA framework. More information about the planned legislative amendments is provided at RR# 26-MECP017. The ministry is also seeking early input related to watershed councils that regional CAs will be required to establish to ensure that local interests are considered as part of their...

Transport Canada’s Navigation Protection Program (NPP) administers the Canadian Navigable Waters Act (CNWA) which helps keep Canada’s navigable waters open for transport and recreation. In accordance with requirements of the Canadian Navigable Waters Act, BASF Properties Inc. hereby gives notice that an application has been submitted to the Minister of Transport for the Construction of the Erosion Protection Installation (Berm) and wetland creation in the Detroit River - Fighting Island,...