Join the Detroit River Canadian Cleanup (DRCC) at their 13th Annual Detroit River Evening to celebrate restoration milestones for the Detroit River. The event will take place on June 19th, 2024 from 6pm to 8pm at the Ojibway Nature Centre (5200 Matchett Rd, Windsor, ON N9C 4E8) or virtually via Microsoft Teams (link to join […]
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Celebrating Restoration Milestones for the Detroit River
June 12th, 2024
Celebrating Restoration Milestones for the Detroit River
June 12th, 2023
June 8, 2018 Media Release For Immediate Release Celebrating Restoration Milestones for the Detroit River Windsor, ON – Join the Detroit River Canadian Cleanup (DRCC) on Wednesday, June 14th 2023 for free boat rides to Peche Island and attend the 12th annual Detroit River Evening. “These offerings are a terrific opportunity for anyone interested in […]
40 Years – 40 Trees
May 17th, 2023
Gina Pannunzio, Stephanie Marshall and Ian Naisbitt “Trees indeed have hearts.” ~Henry David Thoreau Essex County Nature and the Essex Region Conservation Authority (ERCA) created a tree planting project to help the WindsorEssex Community Foundation (WECF) celebrate their 40th Anniversary. Our idea was to plant 40 native trees in a natural area or park in […]
Volunteers clean up Detroit River watersheds
April 17th, 2023
April 17, 2023 Media Release For Immediate Release Volunteers clean up Detroit River watersheds Windsor, ON – 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 […]
Great Lakes Marsh Monitoring Program – Windsor/Essex Volunteer Orientation
March 3rd, 2023
Adopt a wetland route in Windsor-Essex County this spring! Birds Canada in partnership with the City of Windsor and the Essex Region Conservation Authority, are looking for wetland enthusiasts willing to adopt a local marsh and spend about 10 hours per year as a volunteer surveyor of aquatic birds and amphibians. The MMP offers everyone […]
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Our July newsletter was released this morning. In it, find our annual report, workplan, and information on ecosystem approaches, local events, and news #detroitriver link in bio.
Our July newsletter was released this morning. In it, find our annual report, workplan, more info on our successful fishing event, and information on ecosystem approaches, local events, and news #detroitriver conta.cc/4cBB5Mr
Over 80 people joined us and Just Fishin' Friends at Riverdance Park, Town of LaSalle on July 6 to fish the Detroit River. The event was designed to provide fishing equipment and expertise so that the community could learn to fish. Participants also learned about the Detroit River Remedial Action Plan and how to safely consume fish.![]()
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Town of LaSalle
This Saturday! Join Essex Region Conservation, Detroit River Canadian Cleanup and Just Fishin' Friends for the upcoming Detroit River Family Fishing Day! We'll be at Riverdance Park in Town of LaSalle this Saturday from 8am to 1pm. ![]()
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Fishing equipment and bait will be available for public use for free. There are limited rods available. Participants are encouraged to bring their own rods (if they have them), folding chairs, a hat, sunscreen/bug spray, life jacket, reusable water bottle, snacks and plenty of patience while waiting for a bite! ![]()
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For more information and to register, please visit:![]()
www.essexregionconservation.ca/familyfishingday 🐟
