News Releases
Keep up to date on important news surrounding Drinking Water Source Protection in the Essex Region.
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| 21.01.2013 | Wastewater: Where does it go? Have you ever wondered what happens to water and other substances when they are flushed down our drains and toilets? |
| 14.01.2013 | Overload: Lake Erie Blue Green Algae Produced by the Windsor Essex County Environment Committee in partnership with the Essex Region Conservation Authority and the International Joint Commission, this 5 minute video promotes steps we can all take to reduce the problems contributing to blue-green algae. |
| 17.07.2012 | Frequently Asked Questions - Lake Erie Algal Blooms Answers to Frequently Asked Questions on Lake Erie Algal Blooms |
| 30.06.2012 | Public Consultation Begins on Proposed Source Protection Plan The Essex Region Source Protection Authority has released the Proposed Source Protection Plan for public consultation, which was amended after the first round of consultation. |
| 31.05.2012 | Essex Region Draft Source Protection Plan Released for Public Comment The Essex Region Source Protection Committee has released its draft Source Protection Plan for public comment. The Plan contains policies to address activities considered to be a significant threat to sources of drinking water, or could become a significant threat in the future. These policies protect drinking water for the eight municipal drinking water systems in the Essex Region Source Protection Area. |
| 25.01.2012 | Approval of the Assessment Report for the Essex Region Source Protection Area The Essex Region Source Protection Area Assessment Report has now been approved, by the Province of Ontario's Ministry of the Environment. |
| 29.03.2010 | Public Consultation Proposed Assessment Report You are invited to read and comment on the Proposed Assessment Report |
| 22.03.2010 | Film Screening Today to Celebrate World Water Day March 22 marks the international observance of World Water Day and the Essex Region Conservation Authority's Source Water Protection Progarm is pleased to celebrate it with a film screening on two films: Blue Gold: World Water Wars and Bob McDonald's Water Under Fire. |
| 03.03.2010 | Walkerton: The Cost of Getting It Wrong Bruce Davidson, Vice-Chair of Concerned Walkerton Citizens, will be speaking on understanding the consequences of failing to protect drinking water sources. This presentation will follow the Essex Region Source Protection Committee Public Meeting on the release of the Draft Proposed Assessment Report.
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| 05.02.2010 | Draft Proposed Assessment Report Released The Essex Region Source Protection Committee has released a 'Draft Proposed Assessment Report' for the Essex Region Source Protection Area for public review and comment. |
| 30.10.2009 | Public Meetings on Protecting Sources of Drinking Water Essex Region Source Protection Committee is seeking consultation on studies being completed as part of the Source Water Protection Planning. |
| 27.07.2009 | Private Landowner Stewardship Funding Awarded to ERCA Landowners within a one kilometre radius of a municipal water treatment plant intake may qualify for assistance on projects such as septic system improvements, runoff and erosion control, a consultant's evaluation and recommendations, or water well decommissioning. |
| 02.06.2009 | Approved Terms of Reference Essex Region Source Protection Committee Finalizes Terms of Reference |
| 29.05.2009 | Tips To Protect Your Watershed 10 quick tips to help you protect your watershed everyday! |
| 13.03.2009 | ERCA Celebrates World Water Day with Film March 22 marks the international observance of World Water Day and ERCA is pleased to celebrate it with a free showing of the award-winning film FLOW: For the Love of Water, on Friday March 20th at Mackenzie Hall in the City of Windsor. |
| 17.10.2008 | Proposed Terms of Reference The Essex Region Source Protection Committee (SPC) has prepared a revised "Proposed Terms of Reference" for the Essex Region Source Protection Plan. |
| 20.06.2008 | ERCA Striving to Protect Drinking Water for Amherstburg Residents ERCA is working to remove an underground gasoline storage tank from its property at Heritage River Lookout. |
| 23.05.2008 | Drinking Water Source Protection Committee Releases Draft Proposed Terms of Reference The Public is invited to view the Terms of Reference and provide feedback and comments. |
| 01.04.2008 | Drinking Water Stewardship - Funding for Early Actions The Clean Water Act creates a drinking water support program to help farmers and small businesses take action to reduce threats to local drinking water sources. |
| 13.02.2008 | Essex Region Source Protection Committee Hosts Region Open Houses The Essex Region Source Protection Committee (SPC) will host seven open houses in the coming weeks to promote the value of protecting drinking water at its source. |
| 17.12.2007 | Essex Region Source Protection Committee Appointed The Essex Region Source Protection Authority has named the members of the Source Protection Committee. |
| 17.09.2007 | Last Call for Applications to the Source Protection Committee The composition of the Source Protection Committee has been confirmed. |
| 30.08.2007 | Tom Fuerth Named Chair of Essex Region Source Protection Committee Tom Fuerth has been named Chair of the Essex Region Source Protection Committee |
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