Local Heavy Rain keeps Watercourses Elevated (flood bulletin, July 15-18, 2024)
Local Heavy Rain keeps Watercourses Elevated Watershed Conditions Statement – Water Safety (2024 Flood Event 7, Bulletin 1) Issued July 15, 2024 at 2:45 pm; Valid until July 18, 2024 The heavy rain that fell across the Upper Thames River watershed last week created saturated soil conditions, making the watershed very reactive to further rain. The London area received extremely heavy, intense rainfall this morning, with some municipal rain [...]
Conservation Authority issues Water Safety Reminder (media release, July 11, 2024)
Conservation Authority issues Water Safety Reminder Streams and rivers in the Upper Thames River watershed are running high due to the recent rainy weather, and will remain high over the weekend. The Upper Thames River Conservation Authority (UTRCA) reminds parents and guardians to keep children and pets away from all watercourses. People should stay out of flooded areas and not attempt to drive through flooded roadways. It is not [...]
Watercourse levels elevated in response to rainfall (flood bulletin, July 11-15, 2024)
Watercourse Levels Elevated in Response to Rainfall Watershed Conditions Statement – Water Safety (2024 Flood Event 6, Bulletin 2) Issued July 11, 2024 at 12:00 noon; Valid until July 15, 2024 The Upper Thames River watershed received between 45 and 85 mm of rain over the past two days, resulting in elevated water levels across the watershed. Stream flows are peaking now in the upstream areas of the watershed (Mitchell, Tavistock [...]
Rain in the forecast as Beryl moves through (media release, July 9, 2024)
Rainfall in the Forecast as Beryl moves through Remnants of Hurricane Beryl will arrive in southwestern Ontario later today and exit the region on Thursday. Environment and Climate Change Canada is predicting 40-80 mm of widespread rain, with the potential for some areas to receive more than 80 mm as the storm passes through. Localized rainfall could be as intense as 20-40 mm/hour. The Upper Thames River Conservation [...]
Rainfall forecast this week (flood bulletin, July 9-12, 2024)
Rainfall Forecast this Week Watershed Conditions Statement - Flood Outlook (2024 Flood Event 6, Bulletin 1) Issued July 09, 2024 at 3:00 pm; Valid until: July 12, 2024 at 12 noon Remnants of Hurricane Beryl will arrive in southwestern Ontario later today and exit the region on Thursday. The Upper Thames River basin is expected to receive widespread rainfall totals ranging from 40 – 80 mm, with some localized [...]
Over 400 Students Participate in the 2024 GREEN Leaders Summit
Over 400 Students Participate in the 2024 GREEN Leaders Summit On June 4th, Upper Thames River Conservation Authority (UTRCA) Education and Community Partnerships staff hosted 16 grade 7 and 8 classes from the Thames Valley District School Board (TVDSB) and London District Catholic School Board (LDCSB) at Huron University College for the GREEN Leaders Student Summit. This marked the first time in GREEN Leaders history that all participating classes [...]
Help Protect Turtles During Nesting Season (media release, June 6, 2024)
For Immediate Release June 6, 2024 Help Protect Turtles during Nesting Season As we move further into June, turtle nesting season is well under way across the Upper Thames River watershed. Unfortunately, the potential for turtles to lay eggs in unsafe areas is quite high (e.g. along roads, near pedestrian trails, parks). If you see a turtle nesting in an area that could be unsafe, Southern Ontario At Risk [...]
The Clean Water Act: Do You Know How Your Drinking Water Stays Clean?
The Clean Water Act: Do You Know How Your Drinking Water Stays Clean? Water is critical to all aspects of our lives, and it is important that we ensure there is a safe and reliable source for all our uses - now and in the future. The Clean Water Act (2006) is part of the Province of Ontario’s commitment to ensure clean, safe drinking water for all Ontarians by [...]
The WCC Live Roof – 12 Years Growing!
The WCC Live Roof – 12 Years Growing! When the Upper Thames River Conservation Authority (UTRCA)’s Watershed Conservation Centre was built in 2012, a 75 m2 live roof garden was installed on either side of the sidewalk leading up to the front doors. The live roof sits on top of part of the basement of the old office building, which was retained and renovated into a storage room. The [...]
The Village Sustainable Design Challenge
The Village Sustainable Design Challenge In 2023, the Upper Thames River Conservation Authority (UTRCA) accepted official ownership of what was formerly operated as the Children’s Safety Village, located within Fanshawe Conservation Area. Since then, the UTRCA has been assessing the property and exploring possibilities for future uses of the site. Over the past several months, approximately 350 students from 14 Thames Valley District School Board (TVDSB) schools have [...]