The Essex Region Conservation Authority is offering grants ranging from 75% to 100% for projects that help protect our environment. Interested landowners should contact ERCA soon to learn about these grant programs and plan for spring projects. As well, landowners interested in planting trees or creating prairie habitat on their […]
Environment
Invasive Phragmites Control Fund Opens 2025 Call For Proposals
The Ontario Phragmites Action (OPA) program is pleased to announce the Invasive Phragmites Control Fund (IPCF) call for proposals. IPCF was made possible by an investment from the Ontario Ministry of Natural Resources. These funds will support local on-the-ground action on Phragmites and amplify and expand control activities as part […]
Spread Joy, Not Pests: Invasive Species Could Be Hiding In Holiday Decor
As the holiday season approaches, the Invasive Species Centre is urging the public to check their holiday decorations for invasive species. Christmas trees, wreaths, and other natural decor can have invasive insects, eggs, and plants that pose a threat to local ecosystems and the economy. Christmas trees should be inspected […]