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Wetlands are among the most important ecosystems in our landscape, and play a vital role in maintaining water quality, regulating hydrological systems, providing essential habitat for biodiversity, and building climate resilience. The ECA is excited to launch A Resilient Greenbelt Includes Wetlands, a new conservation initiative made possible through generous funding from the Greenbelt Foundation.…
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The Escarpment Corridor Alliance recently hosted its inaugural Annual Community Update, bringing together community members, conservation supporters, partners, and friends united by a shared commitment to protecting the Niagara Escarpment landscape. The evening was an opportunity to reflect on the progress made in 2025 and look ahead to the important work underway in 2026. Guests…
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Ontario Society of Artists “Stands Up” for the Escarpment — Echoing the Legacy of the Group of Seven
Ten artists spend two days painting the South Georgian Bay Escarpment in partnership with the Escarpment Corridor Alliance The Ontario Society of Artists (OSA), one of Canada’s oldest and most storied arts organizations, has brought ten of its members to the Blue Mountains this week for three days of plein air painting along the Niagara…
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The Government of Ontario has officially expanded its protected areas system through the creation of new provincial parks and conservation reserves, as well as additions to existing protected areas across the province. The changes came into effect on May 6, 2026 and include: The province says these additions are intended to help conserve Ontario’s ecosystems,…
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On Monday, April 13, the Town of The Blue Mountains unanimously endorsed the Escarpment Corridor Alliance as a collaborative conservation partner, recognizing the importance of ecological connectivity and long-term protection of the region’s ecosystem function. This signals strong municipal support for advancing a landscape-scale ecological corridor and aligns with the Town’s priorities around resilient growth,…
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The ECA strongly supports the Bruce Trail Conservancy’s landmark decision to remove the former Talisman Mountain Resort buildings and permanently protect these lands in the Beaver Valley. This bold step secures 134 acres along the Niagara Escarpment from future development and represents a powerful commitment to restoring ecological integrity in one of Ontario’s most unique…
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Land-use decisions made today will shape the future of the Niagara Escarpment for generations to come. The Escarpment Corridor Alliance is urging the Municipality of Grey Highlands to strengthen its draft zoning by-law to fully align with the Niagara Escarpment Plan (NEP), which must take precedence in all planning decisions within the Escarpment area. Why…
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Across South Georgian Bay, farms shape the landscape, sustain local economies, and steward much of the land that makes this region unique. In fact, over sixty percent of the landscape within the Escarpment Corridor Alliance (ECA) Area of Influence is agricultural land. Farmers are essential partners in caring for the land, water, and wildlife that…
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Paul Woolner Album Preview Concert | April 11 | Marsh Street Centre On April 11, longtime Escarpment Corridor Alliance volunteer and supporter Paul Woolner brings his full band to the Marsh Street Centre in Clarksburg for a special Album Preview Concert, with proceeds supporting the work of the Escarpment Corridor Alliance. The album, titled Memory Like…
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How Donating to the ECA Can Benefit Nature — and Your Taxes in 2025 Supporting nature conservation doesn’t just protect the land you love — it can also provide meaningful tax benefits. When you donate to a registered charity like the Escarpment Corridor Alliance (ECA), the Government of Canada rewards your generosity through charitable donation…
