MISSION
Our vision is to create a protected and connected ecological corridor across the Niagara Escarpment of South Georgian Bay, for nature. For people. For good.
VISION
The Escarpment Corridor Alliance was created to PROTECT Southern Georgian Bay’s Niagara Escarpment, a celebrated UNESCO Biosphere Reserve, from inappropriate development.
WHERE WE COME FROM AND WHERE WE ARE GOING
In the early 2000s, a dedicated group of locals took a stand against the Castle Glen development in the heart of the Blue Mountains – one of the most significant threats to the Niagara Escarpment. Though decades have passed, this battle to protect our most valuable natural landscapes is far from over.
In 2022, the ECA was launched—to lead a new era of conservation, safeguarding lands across the entire escarpment and watersheds of Southern Georgian Bay. We don’t stand against progress; we stand for a future where nature and communities thrive together.
Today, as a professional charitable organization, we unite supporters, volunteers, partners and experts in a mission to protect, restore, and sustain these irreplaceable landscapes—for nature, for people, for good.
About
What exactly is the ECA?
The Escarpment Corridor Alliance is a regional conservation charity dedicated to protecting the Niagara Escarpment of Southern Georgian Bay. By creating a connected ecological corridor, we ensure a legacy of biodiversity, recreation & wellness, and sustainability for generations to come. Together, we can balance nature, economy, agriculture, and community while safeguarding the heart of our region. For nature. For people. For good.
Why the Niagara Escarpment of South Georgian Bay?
Southern Ontario has both the highest biodiversity and the most human altered landscapes in all of Canada. The Niagara escarpment of south Georgian Bay retains much of its natural forest cover and intact aquatic corridors, and is one of the highest conservation value lands, at scale, in proximity to the GTA. Protecting this region for its biodiversity and natural values supports a local economy that welcomes those attracted to its abundant beaches, ski hills, and forests.
Core Strategies
