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 [...]
New “Escape the Flood!” Education Activity (media release, March 22, 2019)
March 22, 2019 - The Upper Thames River Conservation Authority (UTRCA) is pleased to announce a new Escape Room developed as part of the Focus on Flooding education program for students in grades 5 to 8. Karlee Flear, Community Education Specialist at the UTRCA, said, "The new Escape Room challenges students in a relevant and meaningful way to work together and find solutions to a potential flood. To date, the [...]
UTRCA Recognizes Todd Sleeper – 20 Years of Cleaning Up the Thames River (media release, March 18, 2019)
March 18, 2019 - In celebration of World Water Day on March 22, the Upper Thames River Conservation Authority (UTRCA) has announced that Todd Sleeper is the 2019 UTRCA Community Conservation Award winner for his tireless efforts cleaning up the Thames River. 2019 marks the 20th year that Todd has organized the Thames River Clean Up. Todd began the Thames River Clean Up in 2000 when the Thames was designated [...]
City of London Boating Ban – CANCELLED (flood bulletin, March 17, 2019)
City of London Boating Ban – CANCELLED (Special Bulletin, issued March 17, 2019, 9:30 am) 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. Thames River water level information Contact: Teresa Hollingsworth, Manager, Community & Corporate Services
City of London Boating Ban (flood bulletin, March 15, 2019)
City of London Boating Ban (Special Bulletin, issued March 15, 2019 at 12:10 pm) The Thames River within the City of London has reached boating ban levels and is expected to remain high over the weekend. 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. [...]