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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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Environmental Excellence to Be Awarded by ERCA

Essex Region –  Essex Region Conservation is seeking nominees who have made an environmental impact in the Place for Life!  “Throughout this year, organizations and individuals were creative in finding ways to protect and improve our local environment while continuing to adhere to public health restrictions,” says Danielle Breault Stuebing, Director […]

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Environment Committee Seeking ‘Pat on the Back’ Awards Applications

The Windsor Essex County Environment Committee (WECEC) is excited to again contribute towards local, community-based projects occurring in Windsor and Essex County. Awards of up to $1,000 will be given to successful Pat on the Back applicant organizations to initiate or continue environmental projects in our region. Examples of eligible projects include, […]

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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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Heritage Advisory Committee’s October Photo Contest Makes History a Snap

The Town of Kingsville’s Heritage Advisory Committee invites you to ‘Make History a Snap!’ with the Heritage Photo Contest from now through October 31, 2021. Celebrate Kingsville’s rich history and help our Committee build a library of images highlighting our Town’s stunning architecture, properties and historic sites. “We are excited […]

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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 […]

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Essex Region Conservation Authority to Meet on Thursday, September 9

Essex Region –The Essex Region Conservation Authority (ERCA) will hold its regularly scheduled Board of Directors’ meeting digitally on Thursday, September 9 at 6:00 pm. Agenda items include: ·        Floodplain Prioritization Project ·        Financial Activities for the period ending July 31, 2021 ·        Turkey Creek Hydrologic and Hydraulic Modelling – Project Update ·        Essex Region […]

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Enjoy a Free Lunch With the Lions Club on Friday, September 10

Come for the lunch, stay for the presentation The Kingsville Lions will also be making a significant presentation to Mayor Nelson Santos at noon during this event. Join us for this special occasion! Website: Kingsville Lions Club Email: kingsvillelions@gmail.com Facebook: Kingsville Lions Club Twitter: KingsvilleLions Instagram: kingsvillelionson  

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Canadian Transportation Museum & Heritage Village Welcomes Students

Here at the Canadian Transportation Museum & Heritage Village, we are happy to accept student volunteers. They receive credit for their required high school hours. We also work with the University and local high schools for cooperative education programs for which the students get credits towards their diploma. Students can […]