Bird enthusiasts from around the world visit Leamington, Ontario as one of their bucket list destinations each May, and Hillman Marsh Conservation Area is ready to greet these guests from May 1 – 21 at the Shorebird Celebration. The shorebird habitat at Hillman Marsh is unique in North America. The managed […]
On Saturday, April 15, 2023, volunteers from across the region came together to participate in two litter cleanups in the Detroit River watershed. In total, 519.82 kg (about 1146.01 lb) or 0.52 metric tonnes of litter was removed from the Detroit River shoreline and Little River watershed. “Litter cleanups are […]
September 17th Terry Fox Run Kingsville-Charitable #10809 9979 RR0001 The 43rd annual Terry Fox Run will be taking place on September 17, 2023 and once again Kingsville has an online site. Last year we raised $8417 for cancer research. It is not a competition but an opportunity to raise money […]
The Essex Region Conservation Authority has unanimously approved its 2023 Draft Budget for circulation to its governing municipalities. The budget totals just under $9.7 million, and includes a levy request of $3,768,235. This is equivalent to $24.33 per household, based on a $300,000 current value assessment, and represents a small […]
The Essex Region Conservation Authority (ERCA) will hold its regularly scheduled Board of Directors’ meeting at the Essex County Civic and Education Centre on Thursday, April 13 at 6:00 pm. Agenda items include: ERCA 2023 Draft Budget Designation of Bevin Martin, Senior Conservation Area Technician, as Provincial Offences Officer Windsor/Essex […]
The Essex Region Conservation Authority (ERCA) is inviting guests from across the region to plant a tree this Earth Day at the Earth Day Tree Planting Celebration in the City of Windsor. “ENWIN is proud supporter of ERCA and their environmental initiatives as it aligns with our mission of providing […]
Easter hopped on in during April this year. Perhaps you and yours had fun with celebrations. Or maybe you felt pressed by the prospect of providing special foods and treats for your family. Is your supply of funds smaller than the pile of responsibilities you’re facing? If this describes you […]
The Essex Region Conservation Foundation has recognized two local organizations for their philanthropy. “Conservation Foundation Awards have been presented since 2012, honouring those who have generously supported the conservation projects and programs that make the Windsor and Essex region healthy and sustainable,” said Foundation Executive Director Tim Byrne. The Clifford […]
On Monday, March 20, the members and guests of the HKS heard about edible landscaping from Brandi Bechard. Brandi is a very busy person who teaches landscape horticulture at St. Clair College and has a company called Ground Culture. She and her business partner design and install gardens which often […]
ERCA Releases 2017 – 2021 Watershed Report Card 5-year Watershed Checkup also marks World Water Day The Essex Region Conservation Authority launched its ERCA Watershed Report Card 2023, a 5-year watershed checkup, today. Conservation Authorities across the province rolled out similar reports to mark World Water Day. “People around the […]