KEY ASSUMPTIONS

• • That fee-for-service revenues relating to Watershed Management Services will stabilize at 2019 levels;
• • That revenues of $546,000 for development applications and surveying fees will continue;
• • That the revenues that were impacted by storms/ floods will return to pre-2019 levels (hunting/ camping/farm leases);
• • That grants will be available to support the new climate change regional initiative (~$46,000);
• • The Provincial Section 39 Flood Forecasting & Warning program transfer payment will be maintained/capped at $104,417
• • That the Drinking Water Source Protection activities will be funded at 100% of projected program costs (~$96,000)

• • That municipal transfer payments of $2.5M will be contributed for the Peche Island project
• • That significant watershed science and research grants will be approved ($473,000)
• • That provincial transfer payments for DRCC activities will continue to October 2020
• • That revenues for the new JRPH Heritage Centre will begin in 2021 and construction will somewhat impact 2020 revenues.
• • That CW~GS restoration revenues will continue to be impacted by loss of provincial special grant programs for tree planting and wetlands but 2020 operations will be funded with remaining deferred revenues but expected to be depleted in 2021.
• • That fee-for-service work for invasive species removal at Spring Garden will be negligible for 2020.

SUSTAINING THE PLACE FOR LIFE

As an integrated watershed management agency, our business is built on programs and services that support our region's ecological, social, and economic health.

ERCA employs 38 full-time and long-term contract staff across numerous professional fields, supported by shorter term and seasonal staff, led by a six person management team with over 100 years of experience and knowledge of the Essex Region.

Our watershed management and conservation services programs have recognized experts in water resources and watershed engineering, watershed planning, forestry, biologists, ecologists, agronomists, water quality scientist, and experts in conservation, restoration and natural resource management.

Our education and outreach team includes professional staff who are trained in delivering formal curriculum-based education programs to children, and youth; and in delivering programs and events to engage citizens of all ages in making a meaningful and lasting connection with Lake Erie, Lake St. Clair and Detroit River watersheds.

These teams are championed and supported internally by an equally broad range of experts delivering strategic leadership and essential services including human resource management, financial planning and management, geographic information systems and information technology, corporate communications, public and media relations, graphic design, event planning and marketing.

While we have a long and accomplished history as expert practitioners, we don't do it alone. We are continually establishing and reaffirming partnerships at every level, and within all of our communities to support our vision and mission, which we deliver through five Service Areas:

• • Watershed Management Services
• • Conservation Services
• • Watershed Research Services
• • Community Outreach Services
• • Corporate Services