ERCA News

Dec 12

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...

Nov 29

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 20

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...

Oct 31

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 25

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 10

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 8

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 7

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....

Sep 9

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 6

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 5

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...

Aug 28

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

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...

Jul 29

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 25

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 4

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...

Jun 14

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 12

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 3

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...

May 22

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...