Conservation Authority announces new General Manager (media release, March 24, 2021)
Conservation Authority announces new General Manager (media release, March 24, 2021) London, ON – The Upper Thames River Conservation Authority (UTRCA) is pleased to announce that Tracy Annett, MCIP, RPP, will become the Authority’s new General Manager Secretary-Treasurer on April 6, 2021. Annett takes over from Ian Wilcox, who is retiring after 17 years as the GM. “There was a great deal of interest in the position,” said Alan [...]
Conservation Areas pivot during Pandemic (UTRCA Weekly, March 18, 2021)
“Come and enjoy the outdoors, that’s what we’re here for,” said Justin. “Appreciate the natural environment, share the space, and be respectful.”
City of London Boating Ban CANCELLED (flood bulletin, March 13, 2021)
City of London Boating Ban CANCELLED (flood bulletin, March 13, 2021) SPECIAL FLOOD BULLETIN Issued March 13, 2021 at 8:34 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. See current Thames River water level and flow information Find out more about Flood Bulletins
Conservation Authority Recommends Caution near Watercourses (media release, March 12, 2021)
Conservation Authority Recommends Caution near Watercourses (media release, March 12, 2021) March 12, 2021 - The Upper Thames River Conservation Authority (UTRCA) reminds watershed residents to be extremely cautious near watercourses and to stay off of all frozen water bodies. “We remind everyone that rivers, streams, ditches, and ponds are hazardous,” said Eleanor Heagy, UTRCA Communications Specialist. “Parents are encouraged to keep children and pets away from all watercourses and [...]
City of London Boating Ban (flood bulletin, March 11, 2021)
City of London Boating Ban (flood bulletin, March 11, 2021) SPECIAL FLOOD BULLETIN Issued March 11, 2021 at 8:45 pm The Thames River within the City of London has reached boating ban levels. The City of London Police may implement the ban and inform the media. When river levels recede below boating ban threshold levels, email notification will be sent to Police Services and the Fire Department. See current Thames [...]
Glen Cairn Community Makes a Difference (UTRCA Weekly, March 11, 2021)
Glen Cairn Community Makes a Difference (UTRCA Weekly, March 11, 2021) London, ON - In 2015, the UTRCA approached community partners in London’s Glen Cairn neighbourhood to see if they were interested in collaborating on projects aimed at improving the local environment and transforming the neighbourhood. The initiative took root, focusing efforts on a local park with garbage pick-ups, tree planting, and much more! The Glen Cairn Community Partners [...]
Spring Freshet Update (flood bulletin, March 10-15, 2021)
Spring Freshet Update (flood bulletin, March 10-15, 2021) FLOOD WATCH Issued March 10, 2021 at 3 pm; Valid until March 15, 2021 Snowmelt has been slower in the north part of the Upper Thames River watershed than in the south. As a result the Upper Thames River Conservation Authority (UTRCA) now expects peak flows in the main branches of the Thames River and downstream through London to occur Thursday night [...]
Warming Weather Melting Remaining Snow – Be Cautious near Watercourses (media release, March 8, 2021)
Warming Weather Melting Remaining Snow – Be Cautious near Watercourses (media release, March 8, 2021) March 8, 2021 - The spring snowmelt is here and the Upper Thames River Conservation Authority (UTRCA) reminds watershed residents to be extremely cautious near watercourses and to stay off of all frozen water bodies. The UTRCA expects this week’s warmer temperatures to melt most of the snowpack by Wednesday, causing water levels to rise [...]
Warming trend will melt remaining snow over the next few days (flood bulletin, March 8-15, 2021)
Warming trend will melt remaining snow over the next few days (flood bulletin, March 8-15, 2021) WATERSHED CONDITIONS STATEMENT – FLOOD OUTLOOK Issued March 08, 2021 at 4 pm; Valid until March 15, 2021 The snow pack in the Upper Thames River basin has been consolidating over the past couple of weeks, and the forecast warm temperatures for this week are expected to melt the majority of any remaining snow. [...]
Tree Power comes to Stratford (UTRCA Weekly, March 4, 2021)
Tree Power comes to Stratford (UTRCA Weekly, March 4, 2021) March 4, 2021 - The Upper Thames River Conservation Authority’s (UTRCA) popular Tree Power program is coming to the City of Stratford in 2021! The new Festival Hydro Tree Power program enables residents to purchase native trees to plant on their own property. Festival Hydro is sponsoring the program in Stratford. The UTRCA has also partnered with the City of [...]