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| Clean water. Green spaces. Clear choice. | ||||
| by ERCA |
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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 (ERCA) is striving for, and they are looking for input from you. “A goal of a sustainable future not only improves our local environment, but also enhances our community image, and creates a more vibrant economy that can set this region ahead of others,” said Richard Wyma, General Manager. ERCA 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 objective for the coming period. This year ERCA is reaching out and asking the broader community to share their views and gather feedback for achieving a sustainable future for the Essex region. To assist in determining its priorities, ERCA is asking the public’s opinion on what is important to them through an online survey. The survey is available until August 11th at www.erca.org “Your involvement is essential to the success of this strategic plan, by helping plan the future for this region,” says Wyma. “There has never been a more exciting time to be involved in watershed protection.” The Essex Region Conservation Authority is a community-based organization dedicated to protecting, restoring, and managing the natural resources in the region. Through 35 years of conservation, ERCA has worked in partnership with the Province of Ontario, its nine member municipalities, and the community to increase natural areas coverage, improve water quality across the region, protect people and property from flood and erosion, provide education and recreation opportunities, and explore areas for environmental improvement. As an acknowledgment for participation, all survey responses will be entered into a draw for a pair of tickets to a Windsor Spitfire game in the 2010-2011 season.
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