Huron Perth Regional Envirothon Competition in Stratford (media release, April 23, 2019)
April 23, 2019 - The UTRCA is pleased to announce that the Huron Perth Regional Envirothon Competition will be taking place on May 1 at Spruce Lodge and TJ Dolan Natural Area in Stratford. Erin Dolmage, Community Education Technician at the UTRCA, explains, "The Ontario Envirothon builds environmental awareness and leadership among high school youth through practical, hands-on educational experiences, enabling them to make informed, responsible decisions that benefit the Earth [...]
Heavy Rain Forecast into Easter Weekend (flood bulletin, April 18-23, 2019)
WATERSHED CONDITIONS STATEMENT – WATER SAFETY Issued April 18, 2019 at 2:45 pm; Valid until April 23, 2019 Rain is expected to start this afternoon and continue into Friday and Saturday. Current forecasts are indicating 40 to 50 mm of rain by the end of Friday, and 5 to 10 mm more rain on Saturday. With watershed ground conditions generally saturated, runoff into waterways will be generated quickly. The Upper Thames [...]
St. Marys and Perth South communities restore nature at the Cade Tract (media release, April 18, 2019)
April 18, 2019 - The Upper Thames River Conservation Authority (UTRCA) is pleased to announce that students from South Perth and Little Falls Schools will help plant native trees and wildlife shrubs at the Cade Tract on Thursday, April 25th! Barnby Cade and his family donated this 32 ha (78 acre) Perth South property to the UTRCA in 2016. "On April 25th, we will be planting trees to convert a [...]
Forecast rain may affect water levels (flood bulletin, April 12-16, 2019)
WATERSHED CONDITIONS STATEMENT – WATER SAFETY Issued April 12, 2019 at 3:20 pm; Valid until: April 16, 2019 Current forecasts are indicating 5 to 10 mm of rainfall beginning this afternoon, followed by a strong Texas low pressure system moving quickly through southern Ontario on Sunday and overnight into Monday, potentially bringing 20 to 40 mm of rain to the Upper Thames watershed. Should this rain materialize, the Upper Thames [...]
Stream of Dreams Program comes to Perth South! (media release, April 3, 2019)
April 3, 2019 - The Upper Thames River Conservation Authority (UTRCA) will be presenting the Stream of Dreams program to students and staff at Downie Central School on April 9th. Vanni Azzano, Community Education Supervisor for the UTRCA, said, "We are pleased to be partnering with the Avon Maitland District School Board to bring the Stream of Dreams to Downie Central School. This is the first Stream of Dreams program [...]
City of London Boating Ban CANCELLED (flood bulletin, April 1, 2019)
SPECIAL FLOOD BULLETIN (Issued April 1, 2019, 10:30 am) The Thames River within the City of London has receded below the boating ban threshold. The City of London Police may cancel the ban and inform the media. Contact: Eleanor Heagy, Communications Specialist
More than 50,000 Trees Planted in 3 Weeks! (media release, April 1, 2019)
April 1, 2019 - The Upper Thames River Conservation Authority (UTRCA) is preparing thousands of trees for spring planting. This year, more than 50,000 trees will be planted throughout the upper Thames River watershed. Tree delivery and planting begins this week! "We are continuing our legacy of planting trees in both rural and urban areas. We have planted more than 10 million trees all across the watershed since 1950," explained John [...]
City of London Boating Ban (flood bulletin, March 31, 2019)
Special Flood Bulletin (Issued March 31, 2019, 11:20 am) The Thames River within the City of London has reached boating ban levels and is expected to remain high through Monday. 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. Thames River water level information Contact: Teresa [...]
Rain in the Forecast (flood bulletin, March 29-April 2, 2019)
WATERSHED CONDITIONS STATEMENT – WATER SAFETY (Issued March 29, 2019 at 3:30 pm; valid until April 2, 2019) The Upper Thames River watershed is forecast to receive approximately 20 mm of rain, starting in the early hours of Saturday, and continuing into the afternoon. Should this rain materialize, expect water levels to rise to near bank full conditions with flooding in some low lying flood plain areas, similar to levels [...]
Canada helps protect London from flooding (Infrastructure Canada media release, March 27, 2019)
LONDON, ON, March 27, 2019 - Now more than ever, communities need help adapting to the frequent and intensifying weather events caused by climate change. Reducing the impact of natural disasters such as flooding and wildfires is critical to keeping Canadian families safe, protecting local businesses and supporting a strong economy and the middle class. Marco Mendicino, Parliamentary Secretary to the Honourable François-Philippe Champagne, Minister of Infrastructure and Communities, today announced funding [...]