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 [...]
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 [...]