Aisin Tree Planting Days in Stratford (media release, October 21, 2021)
Aisin Tree Planting Days in Stratford (media release, October 21, 2021) The Upper Thames River Conservation Authority is pleased to announce a new tree planting partnership with Aisin Canada in Stratford, Ontario. Aisin Canada will be helping to plant more than 500 native trees to improve biodiversity and wildlife habitat, and give students opportunities to get involved in their community and learn that their efforts can make a difference. Bill [...]
Conservation Field Day Open to Public! (media release, October 19, 2021)
Conservation Field Day Open to Public! (media release, October 19, 2021) Anyone interested in conservation is welcome to join us for a free Conservation Field Day at the UTRCA’s Thorndale Demonstration Farm (16169 Thorndale Road) on Wednesday, November 3. Drop in anytime between 10 am and 2 pm. This 58 acre farm demonstrates various best management practices and showcases how to improve soil health and local water quality. When: Wednesday, November 3, 10 [...]
Perth Children’s Water Festival begins October 18 (media release, October 18, 2021)
Perth Children’s Water Festival begins October 18 (media release, October 18, 2021) The Perth Children's Water Festival Committee is excited to share virtual opportunities and resources with classes across Perth County. Linda Smith, Water Festival Coordinator at the Upper Thames River Conservation Authority (UTRCA), says, “We look forward to providing fun and interactive activities that will connect students to local organizations and educational materials to better understand the functions [...]
Rain Continues into Weekend, Caution Advised near Waterways (media release, October 15, 2021)
Rain Continues into Weekend, Caution Advised near Waterways (media release, October 15, 2021) The Upper Thames River Conservation Authority (UTRCA) expects local streams and rivers to rise in response to the wet weather that began Thursday evening and will continue over the weekend. Forecasts are calling for 25 – 50 mm of rain in the region by Sunday, with the possibility of thundershowers bringing additional rain. While rainfall over [...]
Tree Power comes to Perth South (UTRCA Weekly, October 15, 2021)
Tree Power comes to Perth South (UTRCA weekly, October 15, 2021) London Hydro, Festival Hydro (Stratford), and now Perth South have all adopted the Upper Thames River Conservation Authority’s (UTRCA) Tree Power program! The Tree Power concept was initiated in 2011 by Bill Kunz, an employee of London Hydro. The goal was to encourage homeowners to plant shade trees to help reduce home energy consumption and fight climate change. [...]
Rain Forecast for Weekend (flood bulletin, October 14-18, 2021)
Rain Forecast for Weekend WATERSHED CONDITIONS STATEMENT – FLOOD OUTLOOK Issued October 14, 2021 at 2:00 pm; Valid until October 18, 2021 Rain showers are forecast for the region starting later today and persisting over the weekend, due to a weather system that includes a frontal boundary moving in this evening followed by the remnants of what was once Hurricane Pamela. Forecasts are calling for 25 – 50 mm [...]
Memorial Forest programs continue through pandemic (UTRCA Weekly, October 8, 2021)
Memorial Forest programs continue through pandemic (UTRCA Weekly, October 8, 2021) The Memorial Forest program provides a natural, lasting tribute to loved ones. The Upper Thames River Conservation Authority (UTRCA) is involved in five memorial forests across the watershed: London, St. Marys, Thames Centre, Thamesford/Zorra Township, and Woodstock. Last spring, UTRCA staff helped to establish a new memorial garden in Monkton in partnership with the Municipality of North Perth. [...]
Cover Crop at the Thorndale Demonstration Farm (UTRCA Weekly, October 1, 2021)
Cover Crop at the Thorndale Demonstration Farm (UTRCA Weekly, October 1, 2021) Earlier this year, the Upper Thames River Conservation Authority (UTRCA) established a new, 58 acre demonstration farm near Thorndale, Ontario. Since then, Conservation Services staff has been initiating projects to demonstrate various best management practices (BMPs) and showcase how they can improve soil health and local water quality. One BMP project saw a cover crop planted into [...]
City of London Boating Ban Cancellation (special flood bulletin, September 26, 2021)
City of London Boating Ban Cancellation (special flood bulletin, September 26, 2021) Special Flood Bulletin Issued September 26, 2021 at 9:00 am The Thames River within the City of London has receded below boating ban levels. The City of London Police may cancel the boating ban and inform the media.
Prairie Flowers Emerging at Cade Tract (UTRCA weekly, September 24, 2021)
Prairie Flowers Emerging at Cade Tract (UTRCA weekly, September 24, 2021) Upper Thames River Conservation Authority (UTRCA) staff’s efforts to convert two hay fields at the Cade Tract to tallgrass prairie are starting to show results! This UTRCA property is located west of the Town of St. Marys, at 4695 Perth Road Line 5. The fields were seeded with a native tallgrass prairie mix in September 2020. Many prairie [...]