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It starts with a seed… then grows into something more — a plant, a tree, or something even greater… In October, a small group of locals invited ECA Executive Director Jarvis Strong and Co-founder/President Bruce Harbinson to learn more about tour proposed Nature Corridor in South Georgian Bay. Area of Influence for a nature corridor…
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Connecting Conservation Leaders, Youth, Local Governments and Communities Across the Escarpment COLLINGWOOD, ON — The Escarpment Corridor Alliance (ECA) proudly hosted the second annual Nature Corridor Summit on October 24, 2025, at Osler Bluff Ski Club, bringing together more than 300 attendees for a sold-out day of collaboration, inspiration, and collective action toward protecting Ontario’s…
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For Immediate Release: 11/26/2025 Collingwood, ON – This fall, the ECA expanded to become a land trust. With a local focus, and collaborating with existing land trusts such as the Bruce Trail Conservancy and Escarpment Biosphere Conservancy, they are aiming to inspire local land holders to take conservation action and protect ecological lands in perpetuity.…
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Whether you’ve been a supporter of the ECA for years, or are just learning about our work, the ECA is hearing the needs of our community and evolving to serve you better. Evolving the ECA The ECA is a charity deeply rooting in community-led conservation – our organization is supported and run by community members.…
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Use your voice – comment for protected area expansions We, as a community, have a tremendous opportunity to see provincial protected areas massively expanded. Possibly the biggest expansion of protected areas in Grey County in 50 years. The province is considering a second batch of lands already owned by the province (not private or municipal lands) for…
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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. …
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With Conservation Director Carolyn Davies & Marketing Manager Laura Page-Hamelin May is prime time for amphibians, calling, mating, spawning and hatching. In this episode of “in the field” we are hoping to catch a glimpse of some larval salamanders as they hatch in vernal pools located deep in the deciduous forests of south Georgian Bay……
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