A visionary approach to protecting, connecting, and restoring
natural lands at the western tip of Lake Ontario.
The Cootes to Escarpment EcoPark System is a collaboration among nine government and not-for-profit agencies that collectively protect nearly 2,200 ha of open space and nature sanctuary between Cootes Paradise Marsh, Hamilton Harbour, and the Niagara Escarpment.
Since 2007, the collaboration has evolved as a voluntary park alliance in which the participating agencies own and manage their lands individually but collaborate on areas of mutual interest.
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“By working together, we are able to support the restoration and protection of important natural areas at a larger scale than as individual partners.”
Tomasz Wiercioch - Coordinator,
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"Hamilton Naturalists' Club is pleased to be a Cootes to Escarpment EcoPark System partner. Being a Cootes to Escarpment EcoPark System partner allows Hamilton Naturalists' Club to contribute to large scale land protection than what any one partner could do on their own. "
Jen Baker - Land Trust Coordinator
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The Bruce Trail Conservancy’s mission of ‘Preserving a ribbon of wilderness, for everyone, forever’ is enhanced by being a member of the EcoPark System. Sharing opportunities for land acquisition and the exchange of ideas and project information concerning land stewardship reflects the co-operation between the partners to preserve this landscape.
Paul Toffoletti - President, Iroquoia Bruce Trail Club
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I truly enjoy the EcoPark System’s collaborative approach to address common issues amongst our agencies. As public and not for profit agencies with significant land management and stewardship responsibilities within this ecologically important area, it is vitally important that we all work together to maintain and enhance them for future generations.
Matt Hall - Director of Capital Projects & Strategic Services, Hamilton Conservation Authority
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Get Involved
Opportunities for landowners, volunteers, or hikers to learn more and get involved with the EcoPark System.
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Resources
EcoPark System partner produced research, fact sheets, and tools to guide the public, stakeholders, and researchers on their own stewardship and restoration projects.
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