Thames River Clean Up Rescheduled Due to Elevated Water Levels
For Immediate ReleaseApril 17, 2026Thames River Clean Up Rescheduled Due to High Water Levels Due to current and forecasted weather conditions, the Thames River Clean Up has been rescheduled to Saturday, April 25, 2026. Rescheduling the event will help ensure the safety of participants and enable a more effective clean-up once water levels recede. The public is strongly advised to stay away from all watercourses and flooded areas. Stream banks may be [...]
Rainy Week will keep Streams and Rivers Elevated (media release, April 13, 2026)
April 13, 2026 Rainy Week will keep Streams and Rivers Elevated A moisture‑laden weather system will be over the southern part of the province for the next four days, starting today (Monday). Widespread rainfall and shower activity is expected, with daily totals ranging from 15 to 25 mm across much of the region. Isolated thunderstorms could contribute an additional 10 to 20 mm per day over the next four days. The [...]
Rainy Week in the Forecast (flood bulletin, April 13-20, 2026)
Rainy Week in the Forecast Watershed Conditions Statement – Flood Outlook 2026 Flood Event 5, Bulletin Number 1 (Issued April 13, 2026, at 15:30; Valid until April 20, 2026, at 12:00 noon) A moisture‑laden frontal system will be over the southern region of the province for the next four days, starting today (Monday). Widespread rainfall and shower activity is expected, with daily totals ranging from 15 to 25 mm across much of the region. Isolated thunderstorms could contribute an additional 10 to [...]
Streams and Rivers Still Running High (media release, April 6, 2026)
April 6, 2026 Streams and Rivers still Running High Local streams and rivers are still hazardous, and the Upper Thames River Conservation Authority (UTRCA) is reminding everyone to use extreme caution near all watercourses and stay out of any flooded areas. The Upper Thames River watershed received 20-50 mm of rain since last Thursday, and the runoff from that rain continues to make its way down area watercourses. Streams [...]
Watercourses remain Elevated (flood bulletin, April 6-9, 2026)
Watercourses remain Elevated Watershed Conditions Statement - Water Safety 2026 Flood Event 4, Bulletin Number 2 (Issued April 6, 2026, at 11:00 am; Valid until April 9, 2026, at 12:00 pm) The Upper Thames River watershed received 20-50 mm of rain since last Thursday, and the runoff from that rain continues to make its way down area watercourses. Peak flows moved through the watershed yesterday, with water levels now slowly [...]
Rainy Week Ahead, UTRCA Advises Caution near Watercourses (media release, March 31, 2026)
Rainy Week Ahead, UTRCA Advises Caution near Watercourses With rain in the forecast, the Upper Thames River Conservation Authority (UTRCA) is reminding everyone to be cautious near watercourses. A low-pressure system has entered the region and rain is forecast every day for the rest of the week. Up to 50 mm of rain is forecast by the end of Saturday. The UTRCA does not expect serious flooding but is [...]
Rainy Week Ahead (flood bulletin, March 31 – April 6, 2026)
Rainy Week Ahead Watershed Conditions Statement – Flood Outlook 2026 Flood Event 4, Bulletin Number 1 (Issued March 31, 2026, at 9:30 am; Valid until April 6, at 12:00 noon) A low-pressure system has entered the region, and forecasts are calling for some rain each day for the remainder of the week. A total of approximately 50 mm is forecast to be received by the end of Saturday. Today’s forecast [...]
Labatt Breweries of Canada and Upper Thames River Conservation Authority Announce Water Stewardship Partnership (Media Release, March 24, 2026)
Labatt Breweries of Canada and Upper Thames River Conservation Authority Announce Water Stewardship Partnership London, March 24, 2026 - Labatt Breweries of Canada and the Upper Thames River Conservation Authority (UTRCA) have announced a new partnership focused on protecting and improving local water systems through community-driven action and research. The partnership includes a $10,000 investment from Labatt to support the development of a community science program to empower volunteers with [...]
Spring Shoulder Season returns to our Conservation Areas (media release, March 23, 2026)
For Immediate Release Spring Shoulder Season returns to our Conservation Areas Upper Thames River Conservation Authority (UTRCA) staff are busy preparing for the spring Shoulder Season at Fanshawe and Wildwood Conservation Areas (CAs). This adds four weeks of day-use access from Wednesday, April 1st until Thursday, April 30th, 2026. It is the fourth year offering a Shoulder Season in response to the demand from visitors to the CAs. “We’re looking forward to welcoming visitors [...]
Stay Away from Streams and Rivers as Spring Runoff Continues (media release, March 17, 2026)
March 17, 2026 Stay Away from Streams and Rivers as Spring Runoff Continues Local streams and rivers are still hazardous, and the Upper Thames River Conservation Authority (UTRCA) is reminding everyone to use extreme caution near all watercourses and stay out of any flooded areas. The March school break is on and it is especially important to keep children and pets away from watercourses. Stream banks can be slippery [...]