Unfortunately in light of the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic, there are several events that are cancelled this year in Windsor-Essex focused on celebrating Earth Month in different ways. The Earth Day community tree planting in east Windsor is cancelled in April and is expected to be rescheduled to October 2020. In addition, the annual Earth Day […]
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Earth Day 2020 Update for Windsor-Essex County
March 30th, 2020
What is the Detroit River Canadian Cleanup?
March 26th, 2020
One of the most common questions we get while at outreach events is “What is the Detroit River Canadian Cleanup?” We’ve developed a new brochure that helps answer this question. Learn more about us here!
Draft Binational Screening Criteria for Nominated Chemicals of Mutual Concern Available for Public Review
November 19th, 2019
The Great Lakes Water Quality Agreement (GLWQA) commits Canada and the United States to prepare and issue Binational Strategies to reduce the release and impact of Chemicals of Mutual Concern (CMCs). The draft Binational Screening Criteria for Nominated CMCs is now available for public review on binational.net. These draft screening criteria were developed to provide […]
TD Tree Day Windsor 2019
November 1st, 2019
TD Tree Day Windsor 2019 Gina Pannunzio, Kelly Laforest and Ian Naisbitt Woke up today and checked the foreboding weather forecast: “Frost advisory in effect for: Windsor – Leamington – Essex County and Special weather statement in effect for: Windsor – Leamington – Essex County.” More details included: increasing cloudiness. Rain beginning this afternoon. Amount […]
US making progress on sediment remediation, but more work still to be done
October 28th, 2019
The DRCC Public Advisory Council hosted US colleagues who provided a presentation on the progress of sediment remediation efforts on the American side of the Detroit River. The presentation highlighted the projects American partners are tackling to improve sediment quality, which improves overall ecosystem health of the river system. In 2012, a comprehensive study took […]
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Today is the last day to submit comments on the Bird or Animal Deformities or Other Reproductive Problems and Degradation of Fish Populations BUIs in the Detroit River. Read the materials and submit here: tinyurl.com/bui3and5 ![]()
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Hey everyone check out this event from the healthy headwaters lab at UWindsor. It’s a great opportunity for families and individuals in our community to learn and appreciate nature!
Less than one week until our BUI #3 and #5 open house! We want your feedback on the redesignation of these important river health impairments. The event will be Thursday October 5 at 6:30 and will be hosted online and at Ojibway Nature Centre. You can sign up here or at our website! detroitriver.ca/bui-3-fish-populations-and-bui-5-redesignation-open-house/
We are holding a public consultation meeting for the redesignation of BUI #3 (fish) and #5 to not impaired on October 5 6:30pm-9pm. Please join us at the Ojibway Nature Centre to connect with Research Scientists, Detroit River Canadian Cleanup staff, fellow community members, voice your opinions on the redesignation plans, and share any comments or concerns.![]()
Preregister to attend in person or virtually at detroitriver.ca/bui-3-fish-populations-and-bui-5-redesignation-open-house/ and for more information on the redesignation plans , visit detroitriver.ca/bui-3-fish-and-bui-5-redesignation/
We will be hosting a public open house on October 5th at 6:30 pm. The event will allow participants to learn about the redesignation of BUI 3 and 5 and ask questions to the scientists and DRCC staff. It will be held at Ojibway Nature Centre and over Zoom for those who can't make it in person. Check out our website to get more info and tickets!http://detroitriver.ca/bui-3-fish-populations-and-bui-5-redesignation-open-house/
