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.
Four Sarnia streets made the CAA's regional Worst Roads list this year. The only road outside of Sarnia to make the top five was Windsor's Riverside Drive East.
The city said road, water and sewer work is starting to get underway, marking another year of aggressive investment into infrastructure renewal.
The all ages event, in support of Big Brothers Big Sisters Sarnia-Lambton, will go rain or shine.
Minor traffic delays in the area are to be expected while the run takes place.
Seth Jarvis scored the game-winner in overtime in Carolina's 4-3 comeback victory over the Vegas Golden Knights. The Stanley Cup Finals are now tied at one game apiece.
Clouds of smoke from a fog machine could be seen from the parking lot at Starlight Casino Point Edward on Thursday as municipal and industry partners participated in the annual Emergency Response Exercise.
