ERCA News

Apr 30

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 24

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 16

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 12

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

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 2

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...

Mar 26

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 14

Tenders

The Essex Region Conservation Authority is seeking Quotes from qualified fisheries consultants to assist in Detroit River habitat...

Mar 4

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...

Feb 20

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...

Jan 19

ERCA Honours Conservation Award Winners

Essex Region – Six organizations and individuals were honoured with Essex Region Conservation Awards for their contributions to creating...

Jan 8

Service Disruption

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

Dec 18, 2023

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 15, 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...

Nov 6, 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...

Oct 18, 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...