Streams and Rivers Rise in Response to Rain and Melting Snow (media release, March 23, 2023)
Streams and Rivers Rise in Response to Rain and Melting Snow (media release, March 23, 2023) Streams and rivers in the Upper Thames River Conservation Authority (UTRCA) watershed are rising in response to rain and melting snow. The UTRCA expects water levels will continue to rise throughout the day today, peaking late tonight and into Friday. Serious flooding is not expected, but traditional low-lying floodplain areas may be inundated. [...]
Less Rain Measured than Forecast, but Water Levels Still Rising (flood bulletin, March 23-27, 2023)
Less Rain Measured than Forecast, but Water Levels Still Rising (flood bulletin, March 23-27, 2023) FLOOD WATCH - UPDATE Issued March 23, 2023, at 3:30 p.m.; Valid until March 27, 2023 Over the past 24 hours, 5-10 mm of rain fell over the Upper Thames River watershed. This rain, combined with warm temperatures and melting snow, is causing water levels to rise. At this time, most of the snowpack south [...]
Upper Thames River Watershed Report Cards Released (media release, March 15, 2023)
March 15, 2023 For immediate release Upper Thames River Watershed Report Cards Released The Upper Thames River Conservation Authority (UTRCA) has released report cards on local environmental conditions in 28 watersheds within the UTRCA. “The watershed report cards grade surface water quality and forest conditions, and include a wide range of other information in readable 8-page packages”, explained Cathy Quinlan, UTRCA Terrestrial Biologist. “The UTRCA produces report cards every [...]
Forecast Rain and Warm Temperatures will Raise Water Levels (flood bulletin, March 21-27, 2023)
Runoff from Forecast Rain and Warm Temperatures will Raise Water Levels (flood bulletin, March 21-27, 2023)FLOOD WATCHIssued March 21, 2023, at 5:50 p.m.; Valid until March 27, 2023 On Wednesday, a low-pressure system is expected to move into the province. This warm moist air mass will bring showers and periods of rain for most of southern Ontario, with total rain accumulation across the Upper Thames River basin potentially reaching 20 - 25 mm. [...]
Streams and Rivers expected to rise in response to Rain and Warm Temperatures (media release, March 16, 2023)
Streams and Rivers expected to rise in response to Rain and Warm Temperatures (media release, March 16, 2023) The Upper Thames River Conservation Authority (UTRCA) expects streams and rivers to rise beginning Friday afternoon and into the weekend, as forecast rain and warmer temperatures melt the snowpack. Recognizing that March Break is underway and that people may be out and about for St Patrick’s Day events, the UTRCA wants [...]
Forecast Rain and Warm Temperatures will Impact Water Levels over the Remainder of the Week (flood bulletin, March 16-20, 2023)
Forecast Rain and Warm Temperatures will Impact Water Levels over the Remainder of the Week (flood bulletin, March 16-20, 2023) WATERSHED CONDITIONS STATEMENT – WATER SAFETY Issued at: March 16, 2023 at 11:50 a.m; Valid until: March 20, 2023 A strong low-pressure system is forecast to enter the province today and slowly track across the region. The system will bring warmer air and precipitation. Air temperatures in south western [...]
Nature School at our Conservation Areas
Nature School at our Conservation Areas Nature School is being offered once again at our Conservation Areas this spring and registration is now open. Register your kids to learn and grow in nature through play and exploration! Every trip to Nature School will be its own adventure. Each visit starts with a grounding in the surroundings and a reminder of nature awareness routines and best practices for spending time [...]
Huron College Students Compete in the RBC Innovation Bootcamp
Huron College Students Compete in the RBC Bootcamp The RBC Innovation Bootcamp is an event designed for arts, social science, and business students from Huron College at Western University. This is an annual opportunity for students to gain experience solving real-world problems for a local organization. After a very successful partnership with Huron College to undertake the ScotiaBank Scholars Program, Huron approached the Upper Thames River Conservation Authority (UTRCA) [...]
PWQMN and Water Quality Targets Monitoring
PWQMN and Water Quality Targets Monitoring To collect long-term water quality data at monitoring stations throughout the watershed, the Upper Thames River Conservation Authority (UTRCA) has partnered with the Ministry of Environment, Conservation, and Parks (MECP) in the Provincial Water Quality Monitoring Network (PWQMN) program. In the watershed, there are 24 active water quality stations that are sampled from March through October or April through November depending on spring [...]
Stargazing at Fanshawe Reservoir… During the Day?
Stargazing at Fanshawe Reservoir... During the Day? Lake stars are not a very common occurrence, but Fanshawe Reservoir had the right conditions for their formation on Wednesday, March 8th. That morning, staff spotted this constellation of stars on the reservoir during routine maintenance of water level monitoring equipment located at the Fanshawe Dam. A few lucky hikers also were surprised by this starry display on their morning routes. Few [...]