Strategic Plan

Imagine the place in which you wish to live. Does it have clean water running through its lakes and rivers? Is the water swimmable, fishable, and drinkable? Does it have enough green space to offset the effects of its developed areas? Are there connected parks and conservation areas for wildlife? Does it feature a high quality of life, with trails and natural lands for health and recreation?

This is the future the Essex Region Conservation Authority is striving for. Realizing this goal through protection, restoration, and management not only improves our local environment, but also helps to create a sustainable future, an enhanced community image, and a more vibrant economy that can set this region ahead of others.

The Essex Region Conservation Authority developed its first strategic plan in 1995 with a vision for 2020. Every five years since then, the plan has been updated to reflect goals and objectives for the coming period.

This year we are reaching out to the broader community to share their views and gather feedback for achieving a sustainable future for the Essex region.

Your feedback is very important to us. It will help us to identify areas where we can improve services and better understand the needs in our community. Please take a few moments to fill out the survey by clicking on the logo below.