Leamington– Nature Fresh Farms® assisted Essex Region Conservation with the wetland restoration effort at Hillman Marsh Conservation Area this week, by adding 50 wetland plants to the beach area. This marks the completion of the first phase of a massive project to restore the Hillman Marsh barrier beach and improve the function of the ecosystem.
“The wetland restoration works will help with wave dissipation effects,” explained Tim Byrne, ERCA CAO. "Adding these native wetland plants will help stabilize the shoreline while improving the habitat of the wetland.” Approximately 600 square metres were already planted with a variety of wetland species including Cattail, Blue Flag Iris, Fox Sedge, Joe Pye Reed, and others and another 2 hectares will receive additional wetland shrubs.
Nature Fresh Farms also contributed $12,500 towards the purchase of the plant materials. “Today, as we plant together, we’re contributing to a healthier, more resilient future for our community and the wildlife that depends on this marsh. We are pleased to be supporting this initiative as it aligns with our commitment to Growing for a Kinder Future,” said Matt Quiring, Senior Vice President Sales & Marketing.
Overall, the Hillman Marsh Restoration project will create a high-crested barrier to protect the marsh and provide for habitat restoration and vegetation re-establishment both on and around the barrier. This will improve the marsh’s resilience against wave action, storm events, erosional forces, and future climate change extremes.
The Essex Region Conservation Authority is a public sector organization established by the Province of Ontario in 1973 and governed by local municipalities. For more than 50 years, it has delivered programs and services that further the conservation, restoration, development and management of natural resources in watersheds in the Windsor-Essex-Pelee Island region.
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