Our Mission

To create awareness and raise funds to enhance our natural environment for healthy living and economic vibrancy in the Essex region.

Our Vision

To achieve a sustainable environment with healthy watersheds highlighted by clean creeks, rivers and Great Lakes, thriving natural areas, productive agricultural lands and vibrant places.

Our Goals

  • Protect and restore our environment
  • Support education in the environment
  • Connect the region through trails
  • Preserve our heritage
  • Build a strong Foundation

Our Assurance

In 2015, the Foundation achieved prestigious accreditation from Imagine Canada’s Standards Program for Charitable and Non-Profit Organizations. Meeting these highest standards will inspire confidence among our donors and partners. Imagine Canada is a national umbrella organization that establishes operating and governance guidelines for charities and non-profits that demonstrate excellence in board governance; financial accountability and transparency; fundraising; staff management; and volunteer management.

The Foundation is also a member of the Association of Fundraising Professionals (AFP) and adheres to the AFP Code of Conduct.
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Our charitable registration number is 118902162RR0001.