DRCC News

Essex Region Conservation is inviting everyone to join us on Sunday, April 24, 2021 between 10am and 2pm to help plant more than 2,000 native trees in the City of Windsor. Trees generously supported by Enwin Utilities. This year, pre-registration is required for Green Teams (15 or more) and individuals attending the event. There are […]

Join Essex Region Conservation Authority’s Forester virtually for the annual Tree Planting and Care Workshop taking place Tuesday January 18th 2022 from 7pm to 8:30 pm. Attendees will learn about the many benefits of tree planting, available grants for landowners, different tree planting techniques, and much more. All attendees will be e-mailed the Zoom virtual […]

July 19, 2021 marked the 20th anniversary of the Detroit River being named a Canadian Heritage River. The river is truly a shared resource bringing the people of two nations together. The American side of the Detroit River was designated a Heritage River in 1998. With the Canadian side being designated a Canadian Heritage River […]

Thanks to everyone who came out for the Detroit River Evening on June 24th, 2021 on Zoom! Thanks to all the presenters who provided updates on the important work being done in the Detroit River Area of Concern by the DRCC Public Advisory Council, Essex Region Conservation, and Environment and Climate Change Canada. Also, thank […]

In partnership with our U.S. colleagues, we’ve created a poster to showcase the habitat restoration efforts that have occurred on both sides of the Detroit River through the Areas of Concern program.  Though U.S. and Canada have separate Remedial Action (cleanup) plans for the Detroit River, we regularly exchange ideas and partner on projects. View […]