Agency Contacts
Essex Region Conservation Authority (ERCA) was established in 1973 to manage the natural resources of the Essex Region. Water quality protection and restoration, natural areas protection and enhancement, shoreline protection and education are some of its top strategic priorities.
- PHONE: (519) 776-5209
- FAX: (519) 776-8688
360 Fairview Ave. W. Essex, ON N8M 1Y6
Essex–Windsor Solid Waste Authority (EWSWA) is a municipal agency created by the County of Essex and the City of Windsor to provide waste management Programs and facilities for the residents and businesses in the County and the City. These include: Landfill Sites, Transfer Stations, Blue Box Recycling Collection, Household Chemical Waste Management facilities and programs, white goods collection, recycling and other waste reduction and public education programs.
- PHONE: (519) 776-6441
- FAX: (519) 776-6370
360 Fairview Ave. W. Suite 211 Essex, ON N8M 3G4
Canadian Water Quality Association - Promotes the individual right to quality water; educates water quality professionals; promotes the growth of the water quality improvement industry; serves as a unified voice in government and public relations; provides a role in consumer education.
- PHONE: (416) 695-3068
- FAX: (416) 695-2945
Constance Wrigley-Thomas - Manager wrigley-thomas@cwqa.com
295 The West Mall, Suite 330, Toronto, ON M9C 4Z4
The Canadian Water and Wastewater Association was established in 1986 to represent the common interest of Canada's municipal water and wastewater systems, particularly those related to federal and interprovincial bodies' policies, programs and legislation or to national codes or Standards.
- PHONE: (613) 747-0524
- FAX: (613) 747-0523
2nd Floor, Unit 20, 5330 Canotek Road, Ottawa, ON K1J 9C3
Ontario Clean Water Agency (OCWA) is a Provincial Crown Agency committed to being the best in the business of providing safe and reliable clean water services. The agency is an established leader in the operation, maintenance and management of water and wastewater treatment facilities and their associated distribution and collection systems.
- PHONE: 1-800-667-6292
1 Yonge Street, Suite 1700 Toronto, ON M5E 1E5
Ducks Unlimited Canada
Materials Available:
- Wetland Wild Activity Book - filled with fun things to do and learn about wetlands.
- Puddler - Magazine for children
- Life Along the Water - Important information for landowners
- Teacher's Kit on Wetlands
- PHONE: 1-888-402-4444
566 Welham Road Barrie, ON L4N 8Z7
Canadian Wildlife Federation
- PHONE: 1-800-563-9453
- FAX: (613) 599-4428
30 Michael Cowpland Drive, Kanata, ON K2M 2W1
Girl Guides of Canada
Materials Available:
- Explore Water with Holly Heron - water activity books in English and French
50 Merton Street, Toronto, ON M4S 1A3
Ministry of Natural Resources - Fish and Wildlife Branch
Materials Available:
- Take a Kid Fishing - How to have fun and catch something too.
Fisheries and Oceans Canada
Materials Available:
- A Fish Tale! - about the fishing industry
- Homes for Fish - colouring book
Communications Directorate Ottawa, ON K1A 0E6
Ontario Federation of Anglers and Hunters - ofah_tackleshare@ofah.org
Materials Available:
- Experience the Fun of Fishing - pamphlet
- PHONE: (705) 748-6324
- FAX: (705) 748-9577
P.O. Box 2800 Peterborough, ON K9J 8L5
Environment Canada - Communications Directorate enviroinfo@ec.gc.ca
Materials Available:
- A Primer on Fresh Water 5th Edition
- Water - Nature's Magician A-1
- Water - Vulnerable to Climate Change A-9 (series of pamphlets)
- PHONE: 1-800-668-6767 (819) 997-2800
- FAX: (819) 953-2225
4905 Dufferin Street, Downsview, ON
Federation of Ontario Naturalists
Materials Available:
- Science curriculum links and resources
