By Kenneth Pastushyn The Essex Region Conservation Authority is raising awareness for World Wetlands Day and encouraging the restoration and conservation of local habitats. Restoring of earthen dykes to protect five kilometres of trail around two wetland cells inside the Hillman
The Essex Region Conservation Authority is hosting a free prairie pollinator workshop on March 24. The workshop looks at the restoration of prairie habitat, environmental benefits of native tall grass, planting and establishment techniques as well as maintenance. This workshop
WindsorEats has become the first partner with the Essex Region Conservation Authority in a new sustainable initiative. WindsorEats will donate two per cent of their tour package tickets sales to support local tree planting efforts. Along with donating, WindsorEats is also going to give a
The Essex Region Conservation Authority has recognized the region’s very own climate prodigy. Amid backlash from politicians against Swedish climate activist Greta Thunberg, Tecumseh Vista Academy student Abby Meloche took home the 2020 Essex Region Conservation Authority’s Youth Award. Meloche
As winter melts away, a new concern grows in Windsor-Essex: Phragmites Australis. Also known as the common reed, Phragmites is an invasive species of plant that has been in the area for decades. Thriving in wetlands and ditches, Phragmites have
The Essex Region Conservation Authority passed their 2020 budget and environmental programs for the year. The budget is set at $10.5 million, an increase of 36 per cent compared to last year. Accompanying the increase in budget is an increase
There are grave concerns from Essex Region Conservation Authority officials regarding the high lake levels in Windsor-Essex throughout the winter months. “Considering the typical rise in levels annually observed, it is highly likely that the record lake levels hit last
Conservationists are using technology to strengthen efforts to protect natural habitats and help understand the environment. The World Wildlife Foundation is using methods such as acoustic sensors to measure species population and watching wildlife via remote cameras. Locally, the Essex
By Ryan Percy The first weekend in March saw re-enactors and educators turn the John R. Park Homestead into a maple-themed heritage weekend. More than 2,000 visitors from Windsor-Essex and abroad came to attend the event highlighting how pioneers and
By: Julianna Bonnett A weather advisory for Windsor-Essex has issued a special statement this Monday, predicting rainfall for the next few days due to a warm front moving through the region. Environment Canada noted that some of the rainfall might
By Kaitlynn Kenney The Essex Region Conservation Authority is aiming to cover 12 per cent of natural land in Essex County with greenery. ERCA, along with Forests Ontario, share a goal of restoring Ontario’s natural land and watershed to
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