While washing your car, park it on the grass; otherwise, cleaning chemicals and other pollutants picked up by the water was into storm drains and on to rivers and lakes. Grass and other vegetation help filter pollutants.

TEE Off for Conservation

Join the Essex Region Conservation Foundation on Thursday, July 24 at one of the region's premier facilities - the Ambassador Golf Club in Windsor - for the 22nd Annual Fundraising Golf Tournament. Only $160 per golfer provides 18 holes of golf (scramble), a delicious steak barbeque dinner, a gift for every golfer, fun contests and a photo memento of each foursome. As well, a tax receipt will be issued for a portion of the cost. There are still spots remaining to register or sponsor this great event.

For more information or to register, contact Phil Darrell-Smith at 519-776-5209 ext. 398 or by email to pdarrellsmith@erca.org.