UTRCA Offers Winter PA Day at Stratford Perth Museum (media release, January 12, 2026)
For Immediate Release UTRCA Offers Winter PA Day at Stratford Perth Museum The Upper Thames River Conservation Authority (UTRCA) and Stratford Perth Museum have partnered once again to co-host a Nature School PA Day on Friday, January 30. The PA day will be held at the Museum in Stratford and is open to students aged 6 to 10. Staff have planned a fun-filled day featuring snowshoeing, forest games, fossil ID, campfire cooking, bannock-making, discovering trains, and more! “We have such a great time at our PA days and we’re really excited [...]
Waterways Rising due to Warm, Wet Weather (media release, January 7, 2026)
January 7, 2026 Waterways Rising due to Warm, Wet Weather Streams and rivers are elevated thanks to yesterday’s warmer temperatures and rain. With above freezing temperatures and more rain forecast for the next few days, the Upper Thames River Conservation Authority (UTRCA) expects local waterways to keep rising due to runoff from rain and melting snow. The UTRCA reminds the public to use extreme caution near all waterways. Stream [...]
Warm-up Expected to Cause Elevated Water Levels (flood bulletin, January 7-14, 2026)
Warm-up Expected to Cause Elevated Water Levels Watershed Conditions Statement - Flood Outlook 2026 Flood Event 1, Bulletin Number 1 (Issued January 7, 2026, at 12:00 pm; Valid until January 14, 2026, at 12:00 pm) A warm-up with some rain forecast over the next several days is expected to cause runoff and elevated water levels in watershed rivers and streams. A snow survey conducted by the Upper Thames River Conservation [...]
UTRCA Encourages Continued Caution around Streams and Rivers (media release, January 2, 2026)
January 2, 2026 UTRCA Encourages Continued Caution around Streams and Rivers The Upper Thames River Conservation Authority (UTRCA) reminds everyone to use extreme caution near all watercourses and to stay out of any flooded areas. Water levels in watershed streams and rivers have peaked and are now receding from the rainfall and snowmelt runoff received earlier this week. The UTRCA expects waterways to remain elevated into next week. With the ongoing holiday break, residents are reminded to use extreme caution near all watercourses and stay out of all flooded areas. As always, do not [...]
Water Levels Expected to Stay Elevated into Next Week (flood bulletin, December 31, 2025 – January 7, 2026)
Water Levels Expected to Remain Elevated into Next Week Water Conditions Statement - Water Safety 2025 Flood Event 5, Bulletin 3 (Issued December 31, 2025, at 10:30 am; Valid until: January 7, 2026, at 3:00 pm) Water levels in watershed streams and rivers have peaked and are now receding from the rainfall and snowmelt runoff received earlier this week. The Upper Thames River Conservation Authority (UTRCA) expects waterways to remain elevated into next week. With the ongoing holiday break, residents are reminded to use extreme caution near all [...]
Conservation Authority urges caution as Rivers and Streams Rise (media release, December 28, 2025)
December 28, 2025 Conservation Authority urges caution as Rivers and Streams Rise The Upper Thames River Conservation Authority (UTRCA) expects local rivers, streams, and ditches to start rising later today in response to the heavy rain in the forecast. Everyone is reminded to use extra caution and avoid all waterways. Forecasts are for 30-60 mm of rain, with locally higher amounts possible. Temperatures will stay above freezing overnight before [...]
Water Levels expected to Rise Quickly due to Heavy Rain (flood bulletin, December 28, 2025-January 2, 2026)
Water Levels expected to Rise Quickly due to Heavy Rain Flood Watch 2025 Flood Event 5, Bulletin 2 (Issued December 28, 2025, at 10:30 am; Valid until: January 2, 2026, at 1 pm) Environment and Climate Change Canada has issued a heavy rain warning for today into Monday. Forecasts are for 30-60 mm of rain, with locally higher amounts possible. Temperatures are forecast to remain above freezing overnight before [...]
Flooding Expected from Forecast Rain and Rising Temperatures (flood bulletin, December 27-28, 2025)
Flooding Expected from Forecast Rain and Rising Temperatures Watershed Conditions Statement – Flood Outlook 2025 Flood Event 5, Bulletin Number 1 (Issued 2025-12-27 at 11:45 am; Valid until 2025-12-28 at 3:00 pm) A low-pressure system is forecast to enter the region tomorrow afternoon, bringing 20-45 mm of rain and a daily average temperature of 5 degrees Celsius. The Upper Thames River basin received 10 mm of freezing rain and [...]
Rain and Warm Temperatures Causing Water Levels to Rise (flood bulletin, Dec. 19-22, 2025)
Rain and Warm Temperatures Causing Water Levels to Rise Watershed Conditions Statement - Water Safety 2025 Flood Event 4, Bulletin Number 1 (Issued at 10:00 am on Dec. 19; Valid until Dec. 22, 2025 at 12 noon) Above zero temperatures and rain over the past two days is causing water levels across the Upper Thames River watershed to rise. Approximately 10 – 20 mm of rain was received, with above zero temperatures as high as 8 deg C measured [...]
UTRCA Board Responds to Bill 68
UTRCA Board Responds to Bill 68 For the latest news, go to our webpage on the Proposed Consolidation of Conservation Authorities On November 7, 2025, the provincial government opened public consultation on an Environmental Registry of Ontario (ERO #025-1257) proposal to consolidate Ontario’s 36 conservation authorities into 7 large regional authorities. Under this proposal, a new Lake Erie Regional Conservation Authority would be created by merging eight existing conservation authorities — Catfish [...]