Controlling Gypsy Moth Outbreak (media release, March 3, 2021)
Controlling Gypsy Moth Outbreak (media release, March 3, 2021) March 3, 2021 - The Upper Thames River Conservation Authority (UTRCA) is currently removing Gypsy Moth egg masses from trees on Conservation Authority property to help protect trees and shrubs from the invasive insects. This year’s generation of Gypsy Moth caterpillars will hatch in the spring. “Yesterday, UTRCA staff scraped Gypsy Moth eggs off of trees in the campground at Wildwood Conservation Area, near [...]
Spring Melt Continues (flood bulletin, March 4-9, 2021)
Spring Melt Continues (flood bulletin, March 4-9, 2021) WATERSHED CONDITIONS STATEMENT – WATER SAFETY Issued March 4 at 10:00 am; Valid until March 8, 2021 A snow survey conducted by Upper Thames River Conservation Authority (UTRCA) staff on March 1st indicated reduced water content from the previous, mid-February survey. The Upper Thames River basin contains an average of 40 mm of water content, with slightly higher totals in the north [...]
Opening Soon! Fanshawe Nature School (media release, March 1, 2021)
Opening Soon! Fanshawe Nature School (media release, March 1, 2021) London, ON - The Upper Thames River Conservation Authority (UTRCA) is excited to launch the Fanshawe Nature School program at Fanshawe Conservation Area for spring 2021! “We are pleased to offer a new way for children and parents to safely explore nature at Fanshawe Conservation Area,” said Julie Read, UTRCA Community Education Supervisor. “This experience will be child-directed to create nature [...]
Spring Melt to begin this Weekend (flood bulletin, February 26-March 2, 2021)
Spring Melt to begin this Weekend (flood bulletin, February 26-March 2, 2021) WATERSHED CONDITIONS STATEMENT – WATER SAFETY Issued February 26, 2021 at 2:00 pm; valid until March 2, 2021 The Upper Thames River basin currently has a typical snowpack for this time of year. The snow survey conducted by the Upper Thames River Conservation Authority (UTRCA) staff on February 17, 2021, indicated approximately 60 mm of water equivalent across the [...]
Students go online for River Safety (UTRCA weekly, February 25, 2021)
Students go online for River Safety (UTRCA Weekly, February 25, 2021) Feb 25, 2021 - Every March since 1998, the UTRCA’s Community Education staff have gone into watershed schools to teach young children how to stay safe near rivers and streams. Our River Safety program has reached more than 63,000 students, teaching them about the dangers posed by high, fast flowing water and slippery banks, as well as the hazards [...]
New UTRCA Chair and Vice-chair (media release, February 23, 2021)
New UTRCA Chair and Vice-chair (media release, February 23, 2021) Feb 23, 2021 – The Upper Thames River Conservation Authority (UTRCA) is pleased to announce the election results for the 2021 Chair and Vice-chair of the Board of Directors. The UTRCA’s new Chair is Councillor Alan Dale, who represents the Townships of Norwich and South-West Oxford. Alan served on municipal council from 1994 to 2006 and on the Board of the [...]
Meet the new UTRCA Vice-Chair (weekly blog, February 19, 2021)
Meet the new UTRCA Vice-Chair (weekly blog, February 19, 2021) Feb 19, 2021 - The UTRCA Board of Directors held elections at its January 2021 meeting. The new Vice-Chair is Councillor Brian Petrie, who represents the Town of Ingersoll. Brian was born and raised in Ingersoll where he lives with his wife Brianna. He became involved in municipal politics in 2010 and was first elected to serve on Ingersoll Council [...]
Forest and Nature School Practitioners Course at Wildwood Conservation Area (media release, February 16, 2021)
Forest and Nature School Practitioners Course at Wildwood Conservation Area (media release, February 16, 2021) Feb 16, 2021 - The Upper Thames River Conservation Authority (UTRCA) is pleased to bring the Forest and Nature School Practitioners Course to Wildwood Conservation Area, in partnership with the Child and Nature Alliance of Canada and Forest School Canada. “This is a year-long, self-directed professional development course for people interested in becoming certified Forest [...]
Meet the new UTRCA Chair (UTRCA Weekly, February 11, 2021)
Meet the new UTRCA Chair (UTRCA Weekly, February 11, 2021) Feb 11, 2021 - The UTRCA Board of Directors annual elections were held at the January 26th meeting. Our new Chair is Councillor Alan Dale, who represents the Townships of Norwich and South-West Oxford. We asked Alan a few questions about his new role. Why did you join the UTRCA Board of Directors? I was on municipal council from 1994 [...]
Another Accessibility and Restoration Project completed along Lake Victoria! (media release, February 5, 2021)
Another Accessibility and Restoration Project completed along Lake Victoria! (media release, February 5, 2021) Feb 5, 2021 - The Upper Thames River Conservation Authority (UTRCA) will complete another section of shoreline improvement today on the north shore of Lake Victoria, between Waterloo and James Streets. This year’s project includes an accessible canoe/kayak launch for paddlers! Improved erosion protection and trail accessibility continue as important features of this year’s project as [...]