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Biologist lights fire for prescribed burn.
Monday, March 20, 2023

ERCA to Conduct Low Complexity Prescribed Burn at Hillman Marsh Conservation Area

Leamington – Throughout history, fire has been nature’s method of revitalizing and maintaining tallgrass prairie ecosystems, keeping them open and free of shrubbery, allowing rare plants and animals to flourish. …

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Friday, March 10, 2023

Only Serviced Paper Animal at Holiday Beach during #MapleFest

During the next two weekends at Maple Festival, guests are reminded that only papered service animals are permitted at Holiday Beach Conservation Area, due to the horse and carriage rides….

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Thursday, February 23, 2023

UPDATE: Conservation Areas, Trails closed

UPDATE: Conservation Areas and Trails closed until further notice. The ice storm has created significant hazards and for safety reasons, conservation areas and ERCA trails are closed until further notice.

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Wednesday, February 22, 2023

ERCA Urging Caution on Trails, Conservation Areas

Essex Region – With Wednesday’s ice storm, ERCA is urging members of the community to refrain from using conservation areas and trails until the ice has melted.  “The weight of this…

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Tuesday, February 21, 2023

Service Disruption – Online Permit Applications

The online permit submissions service is currently unavailable. Please submit all completed applications via email to regs@erca.org.

Tuesday, February 21, 2023

Mega-sized March Maple Syrup Festival

Popular Festival expanded to three weekends, two locations Essex County – The First Taste of Spring Maple Syrup Festival is back, and it’s bigger and better than ever, spanning the…

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Thursday, January 26, 2023

Upper Little River Watershed Drainage and Stormwater Management Master Plan Completed

Essex – The Essex Region Conservation Authority, in conjunction with the City of Windsor and the Town of Tecumseh, has completed a Master Plan in accordance with Phases 1 and…

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Wednesday, January 25, 2023

Service Disruption – Office Closure

Please be advised that on January 25, the ERCA office will close for counter service at 3pm, due to weather. Staff continue to respond to emails and online services continue…

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Friday, January 20, 2023

Essex Region Conservation Honours Award Winners

 Essex Region –  Seven organizations and individuals were honoured with Essex Region Conservation Awards for their contributions to creating a sustainable future of the Windsor-Essex-Pelee Island region. “It’s very inspiring…

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Friday, January 20, 2023

Former Rail Line Protected for Future Trail Use

Essex Region – In late December, following years of negotiations, the former Canada Southern Railway (CASO) section that stretches 47 kilometres through Essex County was successfully protected for public use,…

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