UTRCA helps mark World Migratory Bird Day (UTRCA weekly, May 6, 2021)
UTRCA helps mark World Migratory Bird Day (UTRCA weekly, May 6, 2021) May 6, 2021 - The Upper Thames River Conservation Authority (UTRCA) is a partner in the newly fledged London Bird Team, which aims to protect and celebrate migratory birds. The team’s initial focus is on getting the City of London officially certified as a Bird Friendly City by Nature Canada. The London Bird Team is also hosting [...]
UTRCA welcomes its new General Manager! (UTRCA weekly, April 30, 2021)
UTRCA welcomes its new General Manager! (UTRCA weekly, April 30, 2021) April 30, 2021 - The Upper Thames River Conservation Authority (UTRCA) Board of Directors welcomed Tracy Annett, MCIP, RPP into the position of General Manager Secretary-Treasurer on April 6. Tracy takes over the position from Ian Wilcox, who has retired after 17 years as the GM. Tracy has worked for the UTRCA for 24 years, and has been the [...]
World Migratory Bird Day in London! (media release, May 4, 2021)
World Migratory Bird Day in London! (media release, May 4, 2021) London, ON – The newly formed London Bird Team is pleased to announce the first ever celebration in London for World Migratory Bird Day. This year’s theme is “Sing, Fly, Soar - like a Bird!” Julie Read, Bird Friendly London Team member, said, “The London Bird Team is very excited to bring community members this special opportunity to celebrate migratory [...]
UTRCA Conservation Lands Recognized by Ontario and Canada (media release, April 28, 2021)
UTRCA Conservation Lands Recognized by Ontario and Canada (media release, April 28, 2021) April 28, 2021 - The Upper Thames River Conservation Authority (UTRCA) is pleased to announce that the Authority-owned sections of Ellice Swamp and Dorchester Swamp are being recognized as Canadian Protected and Conserved Areas in Canada (CPCAD). Through a rigorous evaluation process, it was determined that these UTRCA conservation lands meet the criteria for lands that [...]
Gathering Flow Data to Keep People Safe (UTRCA weekly, April 22, 2021)
Gathering Flow Data to Keep People Safe (UTRCA weekly, April 22, 2021) April 22, 2021 - For more than 70 years, the UTRCA has been protecting people and property from natural hazards, such as flooding and erosion, and supporting safe development. To do this, we need detailed maps and models of flood plains and other natural hazards. To keep these tools up to date, our Water Resource Technicians stay [...]
Festival Hydro Tree Power – Tree Pickup this Week! (media release, April 8, 2021)
Festival Hydro Tree Power – Tree Pickup this Week! (media release, April 8, 2021) April 8, 2021 - The Upper Thames River Conservation Authority (UTRCA) is pleased to announce the first ever Festival Hydro Tree Power - Tree Pickup Days in Stratford, on Friday, April 9 and Saturday, April 10. All of the Festival Hydro Tree Power trees sold out in less than 2 hours during online sales in March! [...]
Tree Planting with Landowners during a Pandemic (UTRCA Weekly, April 8, 2021)
Tree Planting with Landowners during a Pandemic (UTRCA Weekly, April 8, 2021) April 8, 2021 - Every year, the Upper Thames River Conservation Authority (UTRCA) plants thousands of trees and shrubs through a variety of programs, to help us reach our target of establishing 1000 hectares of natural vegetative cover in the upper Thames River watershed by 2032. Our Private Lands Tree Planting program is for landowners who reside [...]
Festival Hydro Tree Power – Tree Pickup this Week! (media release, April 8, 2021)
Festival Hydro Tree Power – Tree Pickup this Week! (media release, April 8, 2021) The Upper Thames River Conservation Authority (UTRCA) is pleased to announce the first ever Festival Hydro Tree Power - Tree Pickup Days in Stratford, on Friday, April 9 and Saturday, April 10. All of the Festival Hydro Tree Power trees sold out in less than 2 hours during online sales in March! [...]
Community Forestry during a Pandemic (UTRCA Weekly, April 1, 2021)
Community Forestry during a Pandemic (UTRCA Weekly, April 1, 2021) April 1, 2021 - Every year, the Upper Thames River Conservation Authority (UTRCA) plants thousands of trees and shrubs through various programs, as we work towards our target of establishing 1000 hectares of natural vegetative cover in the upper Thames River watershed by 2032. Community Forestry is one of our programs that sees local schools and community members plant native [...]
Thorndale Demonstration Farm (UTRCA Weekly, March 26, 2021)
Thorndale Demonstration Farm (UTRCA Weekly, March 26, 2021) March 26, 2021 - The Upper Thames River Conservation Authority (UTRCA) has established a new, 58 acre demonstration farm near Thorndale, Ontario. The farm will demonstrate various best management practices (BMPs) and showcase how they can improve soil health and local water quality. Staff expect that there will be widespread benefits, as farmers implement BMPs from the demonstration farm on their [...]