St. Clair Region Conservation Authority

10/13/2026

📣 We are Hiring!

The SCRCA is hiring an Education and Communication Technician to help inspire the next generation of conservationists!

In this full-time, contract role, you’ll work as part of a team to deliver environmental education with a focus on the ‘Farmers of the Future” program, organize the annual Specialist High Skills Major (SHSM) student conference, and work with the local community and partners to coordinate special events and other communication activities.

📍 Based at Lorne C. Henderson Conservation Area in Petrolia
📅 Full-time, contract position through March 31, 2028

Submit your cover letter and resume, quoting Competition Number CE600, to [email protected].

📅 Application Deadline: October 23, 2026

Learn more by viewing the full job posting ➡️ https://bit.ly/4dCMaPS

10/09/2026

⏳ Tickets are going fast!

Join us October 21st in Sombra for an evening of connecting with local environmental organizations, updates on fish and wildlife research happening throughout the St. Clair River, and a complimentary dinner.

🔗 Tickets are limited. Register Today! https://bit.ly/4AbOtmF

🌊 You’re Invited: Honouring the St. Clair River 🌿

Join the Canadian Remedial Action Plan Implementation Committee (CRIC) on Wednesday, October 21, 2026, for the 4th annual “Honouring the St. Clair River” event – an evening dedicated to celebrating and learning about the ongoing restoration efforts of this vital waterway.

📍 Location: Bogey’s Inn & Venue, 2845 St. Clair Parkway, Sombra
🕠 Doors Open: 5:30 PM
🍽️ Dinner Served: 6:30 PM
🎤 Presentations: 7:00 PM

This special evening will feature:
- Complimentary dinner and refreshments!
- Updates on fish and wildlife research happening throughout the St. Clair River
- An opportunity to learn and connect with local environmental organizations

Space is limited. Registration closes October 13th
👉 https://bit.ly/4AbOtmF
📞 Or contact Kelly Johnson at [email protected] or (519) 245-3710 Ext. 218

Learn more about the St. Clair River Area of Concern program at www.friendsofstclair.ca

10/07/2026

10/03/2026

🌊 You’re Invited: Honouring the St. Clair River 🌿

Join the Canadian Remedial Action Plan Implementation Committee (CRIC) on Wednesday, October 21, 2026, for the 4th annual “Honouring the St. Clair River” event – an evening dedicated to celebrating and learning about the ongoing restoration efforts of this vital waterway.

📍 Location: Bogey’s Inn & Venue, 2845 St. Clair Parkway, Sombra
🕠 Doors Open: 5:30 PM
🍽️ Dinner Served: 6:30 PM
🎤 Presentations: 7:00 PM

This special evening will feature:
- Complimentary dinner and refreshments!
- Updates on fish and wildlife research happening throughout the St. Clair River
- An opportunity to learn and connect with local environmental organizations

Space is limited. Registration closes October 13th
👉 https://bit.ly/4AbOtmF
📞 Or contact Kelly Johnson at [email protected] or (519) 245-3710 Ext. 218

Learn more about the St. Clair River Area of Concern program at www.friendsofstclair.ca

09/30/2026

Today, on the National Day for Truth and Reconciliation, we honour the children who lost their lives and the survivors of residential schools. We also acknowledge and recognize the ongoing impacts residential schools have on Indigenous communities today and every day.

The St. Clair Region Conservation Authority and its staff live, work, and play on the traditional territory of the Anishinaabek (Ah-nish-i-na-bek), Haudenosaunee (Ho-den-no-show-nee), Lūnaapéewak (Len-ah-pay-wuk), and Chonnonton (Chun-ongk-ton) Nations. We are grateful for the relationships and Traditional Knowledge local Indigenous communities have shared with us and continue to share with us as we work towards a healthy and sustainable natural environment in the St. Clair Region.

We encourage our watershed residents to reflect on the importance of this day and how they can participate in the reconciliation process.

Below are some resources where you can learn about Indigenous history and the impacts of residential schools.

🧡 Historica Canada – 3-part podcast honouring the stories of First Nations, Metis, and Inuit Residential School survivors, their families, and communities
https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLiE7YBxN9zmLQEyOjTVKFbUHL-w5SljTP

🧡 Learn about and from Kikonong miinwaa Aazhoodenong First Nation (Chippewas of Kettle and Stony Point), which is located along the Gichi-Aazhoogami-Gichigami (the “Great Crosswater Sea”), in Anishinaabemowin (named Lake Huron by French explorers):
https://kettlepoint.org/history-culture/

🧡 Learn about and from Bkejwanong First Nation (Walpole Island First Nation), which means "where the waters divide" in Anishinaabemowin, describing the waters around the island to Lake St. Clair:
https://www.walpoleislandfirstnation.ca/treatyinformation

🧡 Learn about and from Aamjiwnaang (oahm-jih-nong) First Nation, which means "meeting place by the rapid water" in Anishinaabemowin, the First Nation community located outside of Sarnia, along the St. Clair River:
https://www.aamjiwnaang.ca/history/

09/25/2026

Did You Know⁉

Plastic is a major concern for Lake Huron and accounts for almost 95% of the waste found on the lake’s shorelines [1]. Plastic breaks down into microplastics, which can be consumed by wildlife, enter the food chain, and even end up in our drinking water.

Lake Huron beaches have some of the highest concentrations of microplastics in the world, sometimes even greater than the Great Pacific Garbage Patch [2].

On the other hand, not all beach debris is bad! Sticks, woodchips and “messy” beach mulch are vital for healthy shorelines. They provide habitat for invertebrates that birds depend on for food, add nutrients to the sand, and help stabilize the shoreline, slowing erosion and supporting dune development.

Sand dunes are incredibly important components of healthy coastal ecosystems. They protect shorelines from storms and erosion, filter runoff from urban sources, and provide essential habitat for shoreline species.

Dune ecosystems are disappearing and considered a critically threatened ecosystem along Lake Huron’s shoreline. We can all do our part to protect them by:
🪵 Leaving natural beach mulch where it is
🗑 Picking up garbage and plastic along the shoreline
🥾 Staying on established trails
🌾 Avoiding sensitive dune grasses

More information about Lake Huron’s coastline can be found at the Lake Huron Coastal Centre website at https://www.lakehuron.ca/.

[1] Zbyszewski and Corcoran, 2011 - https://link.springer.com/article/10.1007/s11270-011-0760-6
[2] Rochester Institute of Technology, 2016 - https://www.rit.edu/news/researchers-study-plastic-pollution-great-lakes

09/22/2026

We had a great turnout at this year’s end-of-season Ipperwash Beach Cleanup! 🏖

Around 25 volunteers spent a beautiful morning picking up garbage over nearly 3 km and over 38 acres of the Ipperwash Beach sand dunes. We found everything from small plastics and firework remnants to gold coins, a toy gun, and discarded fishing lures.

👏 A huge thank you to the regular and weekly volunteers who work hard all season to keep the beach clean. Without them, MUCH more garbage would have been collected!

Thanks also to the Municipality of Lambton Shores for taking care of garbage disposal, the Ipperwash Beach Club for rewarding our volunteers with a delicious ice cream treat 🍦, and to everyone who helped spread the news about this annual event!

09/21/2026

❗️Closure Notice

The St. Clair Region Conservation Authority advises the public that the laneway and parking lot at Wawanosh Wetlands Conservation Area will be closed for upgrades on Wednesday, September 23rd and Thursday, September 24th.

Walk-in access will still be available via the Suncor Energy Foundation Nature Way. Visitors are asked to be mindful of heavy machinery that will be present on the property.

We apologize for any inconvenience and thank the community for your understanding and patience.

09/17/2026

The St. Clair Region Conservation Authority Board of Directors will hold their September meeting at 10:00 am today at the SCRCA Administration Building in Strathroy.

To watch the live stream, please visit our YouTube page at https://www.youtube.com/user/stclairca

09/11/2026

The SCRCA and St. Clair Region Conservation Foundation have several events coming up in September! Grab the kids and come on out to help keep our water and air clean!

TD Tree Days at Oil Museum of Canada, September 12, 2026, 9am
Ipperwash Beach Cleanup, September 12, 2026, 9am
TD Tree Days at Crothers Park, Wallaceburg, September 26, 9am