Hillman Marsh in Leamington is seen in an aerial shot. Photo submitted by Wayne King.The Essex Region Conservation Authority will be conducting a prescribed burn in the Hillman Marsh Conservation Area Tuesday.
The goal of the controlled burn is to protect and enhance biodiversity in the tallgrass prairie ecosystem.
The burn will happen on approximately 12 acres of tallgrass prairie grassland. Ignition will begin around 12 p.m. and the entire process is expected to take around three hours.
Neighbours have been notified they may see and smell smoke in the area.
Larry Hutchins is running to be one of two Ward 7 councillors, representing the northeast part of Chatham.
The Detroit Tigers beat the Toronto Blue Jays, while the Pistons are headed to Game 7
The event was a formal tribute to the professionals who serve serve as the backbone of local health care.
No injuries are reported after a shed fire west of Wallaceburg, but damage is estimated at $150,000.
A house fire in Chatham has caused an estimated $250,000 in damage.
Sandra Dorner is running to be one of two Ward 8 councillors, representing the south part of Chatham.
