Tree Power comes to St. Marys! (media release: September 13, 2022)
Tree Power comes to St. Marys! (media release: September 13, 2022) The Town of St. Marys and the Upper Thames River Conservation Authority (UTRCA) have partnered to make native hardwood trees available and affordable for residents of St. Marys, with the first St. Marys Tree Power! “Tree Power came to Perth South last year and was such a success, it caught the interest of St. Marys residents. We’re very [...]
Celebrating Natural Connections event at Wildwood (media release, September 12, 2022)
Celebrating Natural Connections event at Wildwood (media release, September 12, 2022) The Upper Thames River Conservation Authority (UTRCA) is hosting a Celebrating Natural Connections event at Wildwood Conservation Area on Saturday, September 24! This free event will include guided hikes led by UTRCA environmental education staff, live birds of prey demonstrations with Wild ON, activity stations with the St. Marys Public Library, Stratford Field Naturalists, Patsy Anne Day, wildflower [...]
Tree Power Keeps Growing (UTRCA weekly, September 9, 2022)
Tree Power Keeps Growing (UTRCA weekly, September 9, 2022) The Upper Thames River Conservation Authority’s (UTRCA) Tree Power program is growing! This popular program provides residents with affordable trees for their properties and is delivered via partnerships with municipalities and sponsors. Tree Power started in London 11 years ago, when the late Bill Kunz initiated a new tree planting program through his work with London Hydro. Bill brought his [...]
Perth South Tree Power returns for a Second Year (UTRCA media release, September 6, 2022)
Perth South Tree Power returns for a Second Year (UTRCA media release, September 6, 2022) Residents of Perth South will be able to purchase a tree for their property through the Tree Power program again this fall. It’s the second year that the Upper Thames River Conservation Authority and the Municipality of Perth South have partnered to provide residents with affordable trees. “Last year was our first time offering [...]
Low Water Conditions continue in Upper Thames River Watershed (media release, August 31, 2022)
Low Water Conditions continue in Upper Thames River Watershed (media release, August 31, 2022) The Upper Thames River watershed continues to experience Level 1 Low Water conditions, according to the local Low Water Response Team (LWRT). The advisory is part of a three-tiered system used in Ontario to inform the public of local low water conditions. “We evaluate low water conditions by looking at several indicators, including precipitation and [...]
Upper Thames River remains in Level 1 Low Water Condition (low water update, August 26, 2022)
Upper Thames River remains in Level 1 Low Water Condition (low water update, August 26, 2022) The Low Water Response Team declared a Level 1 Low Water Condition in the Upper Thames River watershed on July 15, 2022. The following provides an update on precipitation, flows, and reservoir levels. Precipitation 30 Day: The Upper Thames River watershed received an average of 89 mm of precipitation between July 27 and [...]
Looking back: Spring Tree Planting (UTRCA weekly, August 26, 2022)
Looking back: Spring Tree Planting (UTRCA weekly, August 26, 2022) Despite two late snowstorms and several rainy days, the Upper Thames River Conservation Authority’s (UTRCA) spring tree planting crew persevered and planted approximately 25,000 trees on 50 private rural properties. In addition to our crew’s efforts, 80 landowners planted another 13,000 trees on their own to improve the health of their land. Planting projects included windbreaks, retiring highly erodible [...]
New Celebrating Natural Connections events kick off (UTRCA weekly, August 19, 2022)
New Celebrating Natural Connections events kick off (UTRCA weekly, August 19, 2022) The Upper Thames River Conservation Authority (UTRCA) is joining with local community organizations and municipalities to host a series of 12 free “Celebrating Natural Connections” public events in natural spaces across the Upper Thames River watershed. The events include 10 public hikes and two virtual hikes, with activities, displays, and presentations. Local artists and municipalities are involved, [...]
Celebrating Natural Connections events kick off in Woodstock (media release, August 17, 2022)
Celebrating Natural Connections events kick off in Woodstock (media release, August 17, 2022) The Upper Thames River Conservation Authority (UTRCA) in partnership with the City of Woodstock is kicking off a series of free Celebrating Natural Connections events with a day at Burgess Park in Woodstock! This free event will include guided hikes led by the Woodstock Field Naturalists Club and UTRCA environmental education staff, wildlife demonstrations with Sciensssational [...]
UTRCA receives funding for Celebrating Natural Connections events (media release, August 16, 2022)
UTRCA Receives Funding for Celebrating Natural Connections Events (media release: August 16, 2022) With the support of municipalities and community organizations, the Upper Thames River Conservation Authority (UTRCA) has obtained more than $230,000 in funding support from the Canadian Heritage Celebration and Commemoration Program Reopening Fund. The funds are being used to host a series of free “Celebrating Natural Connections” public events in natural spaces across the Upper Thames [...]