Essex County Farmers Have 'Significant Concerns' over Conservation Authority Merger Plan

Essex County farmers have 'significant concerns' over conservation authority merger plan

Essex County farmers have 'significant concerns' over conservation authority merger plan. No proper consultation, Lakeshore farmer claims.

Ontario's merger of conservation authorities opposed by Essex committee

Windsor, Ont. – Ontario’s plans to merge the Essex Region Conservation Authority with three other nearby authorities is not sitting well with the Essex Region Source Protection Committee which claims the move represents backing away from recommendations set during the Walkerton Inquiry. The provincial government says the merger will provide the same programs and services currently being offered, including source water protection. The Essex Regio…