2020 Thames River Clean Up Cancelled (media release, April 9, 2020)
April 9, 2020 - The organizers of the annual Thames River Clean Up regretfully inform everyone that the 2020 Thames River Clean Up is cancelled due to Covid-19. For 20 years, thousands of people have come together in late April to clean up the Thames River from Mitchell to Lake St. Clair, in celebration of Earth Day. The Thames River Clean Up has been rescheduled many times over the past [...]
UTRCA Conservation Areas during COVID-19 (media release, March 27, 2020)
March 27, 2020 - The Upper Thames River Conservation Authority (UTRCA) reminds the public that Fanshawe (London), Wildwood (St. Marys), and Pittock (Woodstock) continue to be available at the present time for walking and nature viewing. Please be respectful of nature and other visitors at all times. Guidelines for using UTRCA Conservation Areas for passive recreation during COVID-19: - Practice physical distancing on trails and in parking areas, do not [...]
Minor Rain and Thundershowers in Forecast (flood bulletin, March 18-21, 2020)
WATERSHED CONDITIONS STATEMENT - WATER SAFETY / FLOOD OUTLOOK Issued: March 18, 2020 at 2:00 pm; Valid until: March 21, 2020) Current weather forecasts call for rain over the next few days, with the possibility of thundershowers. Widespread rainfall is expected Thursday with 10 to 15 mm of rain forecast across southern Ontario and isolated areas possibly receiving 20 mm. While the ground is wet from recent events and, therefore, [...]
City of London Boating Ban – Cancellation (flood bulletin, March 11, 2020)
SPECIAL FLOOD BULLETIN Issued March 11, 2020, at 6:45 pm RE: City of London Boating Ban The Thames River within the City of London has receded below boating ban levels. The City of London Police may cancel the ban and inform the media. See Thames River water level information See Types of Flood Bulletins
City of London Boating Ban (flood bulletin, March 11, 2020)
SPECIAL BULLETIN (Issued March 11, 2020 at 9:30 am) The Thames River within the City of London reached boating ban levels earlier this morning. The City of London Police may implement the boating ban and inform the media. The river is expected to recede below boating ban levels later today, at which time the UTRCA will email notification to London Police and Fire services. See Thames River water level information [...]
Conservation Authority Urges Caution around Local Waterways (flood bulletin, March 9-13, 2020)
WATERSHED CONDITIONS STATEMENT - WATER SAFETY / FLOOD OUTLOOK (Issued March 9, 2020 at 3:00 pm; Valid until March 13, 2020) Above freezing temperatures over the past week, and continuing this week, are gradually melting the snowpack, resulting in water levels rising in local streams and rivers. Approximately 20 mm of rainfall is in the forecast for overnight tonight and tomorrow, which will add to the runoff. Low lying flood prone [...]
Water Safety / Flood Outlook Update (flood bulletin, March 10-13, 2020)
WATERSHED CONDITIONS STATEMENT - WATER SAFETY / FLOOD OUTLOOK (Issued March 10, 2020 at 2:15 pm; Valid until March 13, 2020) The majority of the snowpack has melted and this water is moving through the watershed. This runoff, when added to the 15 - 20 mm of rainfall received overnight and this morning, is causing flooding in low-lying flood prone areas. Water levels are expected to peak in streams and creeks [...]
UTRCA Workshop for Rural Landowners comes to St. Marys (media release, February 25, 2020)
Feb 25, 2020 - The Upper Thames River Conservation Authority (UTRCA) is hosting a Rural Landowner Workshop at the Pyramid Recreation Centre, 317 James Street, St. Marys, on Tuesday, March 10, from 7 to 9 pm. The workshop is a great opportunity to learn about grants and environmental work in the upper Thames watershed. The line-up of topics and speakers includes: - Cover Crops, Drainage and More (Rick Kootstra, Kootstra [...]
Stream of Dreams Expands! (media release, February 24, 2020)
Feb 24, 2020 - The Upper Thames River Conservation Authority (UTRCA), in partnership with the Thames Valley District School Board (TVDSB), has seen a major expansion of the Stream of Dreams program over the past five years. This week, UTRCA Community Education and Partnerships staff will be delivering the program at Caradoc Public School, in Mount Brydges. Linda Smith, Stream of Dreams Coordinator at the UTRCA, said, "We have completed [...]
UTRCA 2020 Budget & AGM (media release, February 19, 2020)
Feb 19, 2020 - The Upper Thames River Conservation Authority (UTRCA) is holding its 73rd Annual General Meeting on Thursday, February 20 at the UTRCA Watershed Conservation Centre, Fanshawe Conservation Area, 1424 Clarke Road, London. Ian Wilcox, General Manager at the UTRCA, says, "The AGM is an important meeting for the conservation authority to complete the budget process for 2020 and to recognize the conservation efforts of some of our [...]