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The County of Essex is surrounded on three sides by water and it’s vital that everyone, especially young children and teens, is safe and sensible when in or near water, from background pools to River Canard to the Detroit River to Lakes Erie and St. Clair.

It's peak summer now. But, much as we might hate to think about it, cold weather is coming, and cold water can be fatal.

If you enjoy the open waters that surround Essex County – particularly on Lakes Erie and St. Clair – then there are all kinds of dangers you need to know about, as explained in our final four National Drowning Prevention Week videos.

Water wings – as with all pool or open-water inflatables, such as blow-up rafts and rings – are actually dangerous. It’s another key message of National Drowning Prevention Week in Essex County and beyond. 

A personal flotation device, or PFD, will keep you afloat, yes. But if you’re unconscious, it won’t turn your face up in the water – as a life jacket is designed to do.

What makes currents there so perilous, so life-threatening? A Park expert explains, in our latest County of Essex video underscoring water safety, during National Drowning Prevention Week.

The Essex County Construction and Road Closures Update for July 18, 2025

The County of Essex is deepening its support for individuals experiencing homelessness by expanding overnight services at the Essex County Homelessness Hub (ECH2), located at 215 Talbot Street East in Leamington.

The highlights from the meeting of Essex County Council on July 16, 2025.

The County of Essex is seeking a temporary, full-time Coordinator, Communications and Organizational Development.