Congratulations to all of the winners of the 2017 Conservation Awards, which were presented on January 18, 2018. Each of the organizations and individuals honoured have made a tangible contribution to protecting and restoring our region's environment.  For a full list of the winners and their wonderful accomplishments, visit erca.org/agm.

ERCA hosted its Annual General Meeting on January 18, and presented a highlight of accomplishments from 2017.  To read a full copy of ERCA's Annual Report, visit erca.org/agm.

ERCA will accept Tree Orders until March 2, 2018.  Order now to ensure a wide variety of species availability.  For more information, visit erca.org/trees.

February 2 is World Wetlands Day.  Wetlands act like kidneys that filter water, cleaning out nutrients like phosphorus and other contaminants. Locally, nearly 95% of the Essex Region's original wetlands have been lost since settlement began near the end of the 18th century.  This year, ERCA is working to restore 15 acres of wetland habitat.  Learn more here: erca.org/celebrating-world-wetlands-day.

Join us for the following upcoming special events:

Feb 20 - South Coast Adventure Race Free Workshop:  Register
Feb 20 - Heritage Week Winter Walk and Talk: Register
March - Maple Month at the John R. Park Homestead: erca.org/maple