Essex Region Conservation Foundation

Who Are We?

Established in 1977, the Essex Region Conservation Foundation is a registered, charitable public foundation with a vital goal to raise the funds needed to contribute to the conservation, restoration, development or management of the natural and historic resources of the Essex Region. This is accomplished by partnering with the Essex Region Conservation Authority and raising the funds so critically needed to protect the natural resources of the Essex Region.

Many successes have been realized over the past number of years. LaSalle Woods, the Chrysler Canada Greenway, and important parcels of Cedar Creek have all been protected for the benefit of future generations. Heritage Forests have been established at three locations, memorializing loved ones while restoring select tracts of land to a natural state. As well, the John R. Park Homestead and Kingsville Train Station have been restored in order to preserve the story of our human heritage. These are just a sampling of the many success stories that we have achieved - but there is still much work to do in order to create a state of sustainability for the Essex Region.

Our Strengths

• We have a track record of success (Greenway, LaSalle Woods, Heritage Forests)
• What we do helps to make our community more sustainable. Early acquisitions of lands - progressive and continued
• We have a strong knowledge base of how to do things
• We are open to and successful with partnerships
• Our work crosses urban and rural boundaries - we offer something for everyone
• We partner with the Essex Region Conservation Authority - they do great work to protect and restore the regional environment and we are a critical part of their success

The key ingredient is people - an enthusiastic group of volunteer, the public and elected officials working together for resource conservation.

Strategic Plan

Click here for a copy of the Essex Region Conservation Foundation's Strategic Plan.