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September 30th marks the National Day of Truth and Reconciliation, where we pause to reflect on the truths that shape the land we call home. In Southern Georgian Bay, the story of the land is written through many treaties signed between the Crown and First Nations. These agreements were meant to define rights to land,…
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Jamila’s Contribution to the ECA Art Auction The Niagara Escarpment is one of the most biodiverse landscapes in Ontario. To continue with the privilege of connecting to these lands, the Escarpment Corridor Alliance is dedicated to creating a connected ecological corridor, ensuring a legacy of biodiversity, recreation & wellness, and sustainability for generations to come.…
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Please find below the comments of Escarpment Corridor Alliance on the Grey Highlands Master Servicing Study. Comments on Grey Highlands 2024/5 Master Servicing Plan Update August 25, 2025 TO: Shawn Moyer, Director of Environmental Services at [email protected] GEI Consultants at [email protected] We provide the following comments on the recommended alternatives as set out in the …
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Events You Can Host Too! If you love bringing people together—whether as a natural host, hostess, or gathering guru—why not turn your next event into a DIY fundraiser for the Escarpment Corridor Alliance? This summer, two of our amazing supporters did just that, and their creativity and generosity made a big impact. A Birthday Gift…
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Collingwood, ON, July 30, 2025—The Escarpment Corridor Alliance (ECA) expresses strong concern about the Ontario government’s proposed legislation to remove over one hundred acres, or 60% of the entire beachfront lands, from Wasaga Beach Provincial Park. This legislation could set a dangerous precedent, enabling future removals of Provincial Park land across Ontario without the current…
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Annual SGB Environmental Community Group Gathering – June 13, 2025 We hosted our second annual Community Group networking event in June, and let me tell you, the alliance was strong! Something we pride ourselves in is the strength of the network of regional conservation and related organizations. Everyone who attended this event was open and…
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Did you know the Escarpment Corridor Alliance is just as committed to water protection as we are to conserving land? It’s true—because land and water are inseparable. One cannot thrive without the other. Water is life—Nibi in Ojibway. In many Indigenous cultures, water is seen as the lifeblood of Mother Earth, flowing through her veins…
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The Niagara Escarpment plays a critical role in sustaining a healthy, balanced ecosystem in South Georgian Bay— for people and for nature. These lands are vital. Helping others understand just how essential the escarpment is to the well-being of our region and beyond is at the heart of our work. Which is why we launched…
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June marks Indigenous History Month—a time to reflect on the deep and ongoing relationships between Indigenous Peoples and the lands we call home. Here on the Niagara Escarpment of South Georgian Bay, the landscapes we strive to protect are part of much older stories—ones shaped by the care, knowledge, and stewardship of Indigenous Nations for time…
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In a recent release from StatsCan, Collingwood was ranked the highest for life satisfaction according to their official Quality of Life Framework. This comes as no surprise to the many residents and visitors who enjoy the area for its many gifts, including the abundant outdoor areas we are so fortunate to have at our doorstep. …
