ERCA News

Still Opportunities Available for Spring Restoration

Monday, Feb. 1, 2010

Essex Region - Do you own land that you would like to convert toforest, wetland or other wildlife habitat at very low cost? Do you know of someone (or an organization), that does? If so, the time to act is now! The Essex Region Conservation Authority's habitat restoration team is looking for natural habitat creation opportunities for the spring of 2010.

With only 7.5% of Essex County in natural areas, we need your help in order to achieve our goal of 12% natural areas cover, which has been stated by the United Nations to be vital for any region to be healthy and sustainable.

You can contribute to achieving this target - leading to a greener and healthier Essex region - by restoring natural habitat on your property. Enjoy nature walks and watch wildlife flock to the area as the habitatdevelops over time. Profit from the increase in land values that result from naturalizing a portion of your property. Feel pride in knowing that you're helping to improve the region's environmental health in many ways, includingcleaner water and air. Together we can make a difference in the environmental health and sustainability of our entire region!

"Talk to your neighbours and friends," encourages Matthew Child, ERCA's Director of Watershed Restoration. "If you or anyone you know is interested in planting trees or restoring other types of habitat on at least 1 acre of property, ERCA's Clean Water~Green Spaces grants are available to fund up to 90% of the project cost."

For grant information and an application form, please go to the following link: http://www.erca.org/downloads/clean_water_green_spaces.pdf or contact Kathryn Arthur, Restoration Biologist at 519-776-5209 ext. 303 or karthur@erca.org at any time.

The Essex Region Conservation Authority has been working for more than 35 years to protect and restore the environment of the Essex Region.