London named one of Canada’s first Certified Bird Friendly Cities! (media release, May 13, 2021)
London named one of Canada’s first Certified Bird Friendly Cities! (media release, May 13, 2021) London, ON – London’s Bird Team is pleased to announce that the City of London recently became a Certified Bird Friendly City. Nature Canada recently announced Canada's first four certified Bird Friendly Cities - Vancouver, London, Toronto, and Calgary - for their efforts in protecting birds within their city boundaries. Julie Read, London Bird Team [...]
UTRCA launches new Community Science projects (UTRCA weekly, May 13, 2021)
UTRCA launches new Community Science projects (UTRCA weekly, May 13, 2021) On May 11, the Upper Thames River Conservation Authority (UTRCA) launched two new community science projects aimed at involving local residents in collecting useful environmental information about the watershed. The new Community Nature Project (see video) encourages people to make observations about the animals and plants they see in the watershed and log them using the iNaturalist Canada [...]
Upper Thames River watershed in Low Water Situation (media release, May 11, 2021)
Upper Thames River watershed in Low Water Situation (media release, May 11, 2021) The Upper Thames River watershed is experiencing Level 1 Low Water conditions, according to the local Low Water Response Team. The Level 1 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 stream [...]
Upper Thames River Conservation Authority launches Community Science Projects (media release, May 11, 2021)
Upper Thames River Conservation Authority launches Community Science Projects (media release, May 11, 2021) May 11, 2021 - On May 11, the Upper Thames River Conservation Authority (UTRCA) is launching two new Community Science Projects aimed at involving local residents in collecting useful environmental information about the watershed. The UTRCA is working with watershed property owners to pilot a new Community Precipitation Monitoring Project. Participants will measure and record [...]
Upper Thames River in Level 1 Low Water Condition (low water update, May 7, 2021)
Upper Thames River in Level 1 Low Water Condition (low water update, May 7, 2021) One Month Precipitation The Upper Thames River watershed received an average of 51 mm of precipitation in April (about 61% of normal), ranging from 73 mm in London and Mitchell, to 31 mm west of London. The long term average for April is 83 mm, measured at the London Airport and reported by Environment [...]
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 [...]