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Collavino Family Donates Wetland Habitat to ERCA

Collavino Family donates wetland habitat to ERCA to create Collavino Conservation Area Amherstburg – Thanks to a generous donation by the Collavino family, 150 acres of ecologically sensitive wetland habitat will be protected in perpetuity by the Essex Region Conservation Authority. The donation was finalized in early October and is a mix […]

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Canadian Transportation Museum & Heritage Village Receives Trillium Funding

The Canadian Transportation Museum & Heritage Village (CTMHV) expresses their appreciation to the Ontario Trillium Foundation (OTF) for a $49,900 Community Building Fund grant that was used to improve connections between the museum and the community through an upgraded telecommunications system, a new website, and virtual engagement. The grant made […]

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Kingsville Landmark Recognized with Heritage Designation

A Kingsville landmark is going into this year’s Migration Festival with new recognition. The Jack Miner Migratory Bird Sanctuary has received heritage designation for the Jack and Laona Miner House. The designation under the Ontario Heritage Act covers the 1922 brick home and the viewing pond which attracts a constant […]

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Libro Credit Union Supports WECAF Mobile Food Enrichment Program

Libro Credit Union through the Libro Annual Grants has provided a $20,000 cheque to the Windsor-Essex Children’s Aid Foundation (WECAF) for the establishment of a Mobile Food Enrichment Program.  Through a partnership with Lee & Maria’s of Kingsville, the program will support the nutritional needs of youth living independently. The program […]

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Harvest and Horses Festival Returns to John R. Park

After a two year hiatus, the much loved Harvest and Horses Festival returns to the John R. Park Homestead on Sunday, October 2, 2022. “This festival introduces visitors to the history behind fall celebrations and the development of various autumn traditions,” says Kris Ives, Homestead Curator/Education Coordinator. “Harvest was an […]

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Essex Region Conservation Authority to Meet on September 8, 2022

Essex Region –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, September 8 at 6:00 pm. Agenda items include: ·        Updating ERCA Safe Access Policies ·        Little River Floodplain Mapping Project Update ·        Heritage Architect Report – Condition Assessment […]

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Kingsville Community Centre Presents Bicycle Safety for Kids on August 20

Kingsville Community Centre Presents: BICYCLE SAFETY for KIDS at Kingsville’s Open Streets, August 20th 4-6pm. Cycle Smart Training will be provided by Bike Windsor Essex in collaboration with the Town of Kingsville, Ontario Provincial Police and Kingsville Cycle Works. Kids ages 5-12 are welcome to join us with their two-wheeler […]

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ERCA Held Board of Directors Meeting on June 23

Essex Region –The Essex Region Conservation Authority (ERCA) held its regularly scheduled Board of Directors’ meeting at the Essex County Civic and Education Centre on Thursday, June 23 at 6:00 pm. Agenda items included: ·        2021 DRAFT Audited Financial Statements and Financial Condition Update ·        Endorsement of Category 3 Non-Mandatory Programs and Services […]

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Registration Open for ‘No Barriers, No Problem’ Speakers’ Forum

The Essex County Accessibility Advisory Committee is inviting the public to hear from two experts who speak from personal experience and deliver powerful messages about accessibility. Julie Sawchuk and Michael Jacques will speak and answer questions during the virtual No Barriers, No Problem speakers’ forum on June 27. Sawchuk is an accessibility […]

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‘Sail Into Summer’ Returns To In-Person Event on June 25

First held in 2019, the Sail Into Summer event raised funds for a new Digital Mammography Machine for Windsor Regional Hospital (WRH). The event gave guests an opportunity to celebrate the Summer Solstice at the beautiful Windsor Yacht Club and raised over $40,000 for the Windsor Regional Hospital Foundation. Given its success, an […]

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Lions Action for Climate Empowerment (ACE) Art Competition Results 

In late fall 2021, shortly after the Kingsville Lions Club Environment Committee decided to organize an art contest for local students, committee member Lion Joe Gibson happened upon an international competition which originated in Spain in 2019. This provided an excellent template for the eventual contest structure. When the Lions […]

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Tilray Creates Native Plant Garden Entrance to Greenway

Plant Positivity Community Entrance by Tilray Brands to Connect Trails, Provide Pollinator Habitat in Essex Region  Essex – This Earth Day, the Essex Region Conservation Authority and Essex Region Conservation Foundation are proud to announce a partnership with Tilray Brands, Inc. (“Tilray Brands”) (NASDAQ: TLRY, TSX: TLRY), which will improve access to […]

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KCC Senior Expo and 6th Anniversary Celebration on April 28, 2022

SENIOR EXPO and 6th ANNIVERSARY CELEBRATION   PROMOTING HEALTH, LIFESTYLE, NUTRITION AND ACTIVE LIVING  April 28, 9am to noon   Kingsville Community Centre, 1860 Division Rd. N., Kingsville ON   This free community event will be filled with informative and supportive  information, interactive displays, products and entertainment. You can expect to find  a […]

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WEST Announces Funding for Women’s Electrical Pre-Apprenticeship Program

New Skills Development Funding To Create More Inclusivity in the Skilled Trades for Newcomer, Racialized, Indigenous and LGBTQ Women Windsor, ON – Women’s Enterprise Skills Training of Windsor, Inc. (WEST) is thrilled to have received $658,098 in funding from the Skills Development Fund for its Electrical PreApprenticeship Program for women […]

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SECC Thanks Volunteers During Appreciation Week April 24-30

Volunteer Appreciation Week is April 24-30 and South Essex Community Council would like to take the time to thank every single volunteer for their dedication, empathy, and kindness. “SECC depends on volunteering to achieve its mission,” says Abby Neufeld Dick, Marketing & Communications Department Coordinator. “We are so grateful to […]

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ERCA to Hold Its Board of Directors’ Meeting on April 14, 2022

Essex Region –The Essex Region Conservation Authority (ERCA) will hold its regularly scheduled Board of Directors’ meeting digitally on Thursday, April 14 at 6:00 pm. Agenda items include: ·        Municipality of Lakeshore Shoreline Management Plan ·        Ontario Environment Fund ·        2022 ERCA Budget  Approval ·        Turkey Creek Hydrologic and Hydraulic Modelling – Project Update ·        Township of […]

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200 Women Celebrated and Recognized in Skilled Trades Program

On Thursday March 24th, Women’s Enterprise Skills Training of Windsor, Inc. honoured guests, supporters, partners, funders at a Recognition Event at the Ciaciaro Club of Windsor.  Over 78 guests came together in person to celebrate the community efforts and determination which have led to 200 determined women completing CNC/Industrial Mechanic […]

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Conservation Foundation Celebrates Donors and Award Recipients

Essex Region – The Essex Region Conservation Foundation hosted its Virtual Annual General Meeting on March 23, thanking its many donors and recognizing two award recipients. The Stephanie & Barry Zekelman Foundation, whose philanthropy has supported dozens of important causes in the Windsor-Essex community and beyond, was awarded the Clifford Hatch Conservation […]

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Essex Region Conservation Authority to Meet

Essex Region –The Essex Region Conservation Authority (ERCA) will hold its regularly scheduled Board of Directors’ meeting digitally on Thursday, February 17 at 6:00 pm. Agenda items include: ·        Implementation of Streamlined Approvals for Common Hydro One Works ·        2022 ERCA Budget Approval A full copy of the agenda can be found here: https://essexregionconservation.ca/wp-content/uploads/2022/02/ERCA_Agenda_Amended-Final-17FEB2022.pdf […]

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Essex Region Conservation Honours Award Winners

Essex Region – Seven organizations and individuals were honoured with Essex Region Conservation Awards for their efforts in making the Windsor/Essex/Pelee Island region more environmentally sustainable. “It’s very inspiring to have the opportunity to celebrate so many organizations and individuals who have made an incredible impact on the environment,” said Tania Jobin, […]

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Illegal ATV Use at Hillman Marsh

Essex Region – Over the past month, significant construction works have been ongoing at Hillman Marsh Conservation Area. Rehabilitation of the dykes is being conducted in partnership with Ducks Unlimited Canada, while Wheatley Harbour has been accessing the site regularly to provide sand replenishment. However, in providing access for construction traffic […]

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Point Pelee National Park Closed to Visitors Jan. 6–20, 2022

LEAMINGTON, ONTARIO, December 15, 2021 – To ensure the long-term health of Point Pelee National Park’s sensitive ecosystems, Parks Canada and Caldwell First Nation will be conducting a deer population reduction activity from January 6 to January 20, 2022, inclusive. Public safety is of the utmost priority to Parks Canada and therefore Point Pelee […]

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#UNEVENT4UJIMA Raises Over $30,000 for Black Youth in United Way Program

#UNEVENT4UJIMA Raises Over $30,000 for Black Youth in United Way’s On Track to Success Program Windsor, ON – United Way/Centraide Windsor-Essex County’s Emerging Philanthropists (EP) hosted its second annual UNevent fundraiser this week, raising $32,750 towards the launch of the Ujima initiative for Black youth in United Way’s On Track to Success program. Earlier this week, […]

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Essex Soil and Crop Improvement Association: 2021 Conservation Farm Award

The winner of the 2021 Conservation Farm Award was announced at the Essex Soil & Crop Improvement Association (ESCIA) Annual Meeting on Thursday, December 2, 2021.  The award is presented each year to the farming operation which best display’s conservation minded farming practices from those nominated. The farms are graded […]

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Information Centre Planned for Floodplain Maps in Little River Watershed

Public Information Centre Planned for Floodplain Mapping in the Little River Watershed Essex Region – As part of the overall Master Servicing Plan being completed for the Sandwich South Study Area by the City of Windsor, ERCA is in the process of updating the Regulatory Floodplain Maps for the Little River Watershed. […]

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Dissolved Air Flotation Project Construction at Union Water Supply System

Over the last several years the Union Water Supply System (UWSS) has undertaken several evaluations and capital works to improve the Ruthven Water Treatment Plant. As part of the UWSS Water Quality Master Plan (WQMP) completed by Associated Engineering (AE) in 2016, the existing up-flow pre-treatment and clarification process was […]

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Hearn Family Supports Conservation Education

Sincere appreciation to all of the partners who have ensured Conservation & Outdoor Education can continue. Windsor/Essex, ON- October 20 marks national Take Me Outside Day, a day which encourages children and youth to spend more time outside through various projects and initiatives, like outdoor education.  Upon learning that conservation education […]

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Support a Superhero With a Limited Edition 2022 Puppy Calendar

Support a Superhero! Looking for a meaningful Christmas gift? Time is running out to purchase this Limited Edition 2022 Puppy Calendar. Your purchase helps support Lions Foundation of Canada Dog Guides and Kingsville Lions Club. Contact Kingsville Lions to arrange payment and delivery within Windsor/Essex County. Website: Kingsville Lions Club […]