More rain brings higher flows in streams and rivers (media release, July 30, 2024)
More Rain brings Higher Flows in Streams and Rivers Rain moved across the Upper Thames River watershed today, with totals between 50 and 70 mm measured north of London to north of St. Marys. Lesser amounts fell east of London. Much of the rainwater [...]
Streams and rivers remain high after recent rainfall (media release, July 16, 2024)
Streams and Rivers Remain High after Recent Rainfall The Upper Thames River Conservation Authority (UTRCA) reminds parents and guardians to keep children and pets away from streams, rivers, and ditches and out of any flooded areas. Watercourses are fast-moving and high from all the [...]
Stay Clear of Watercourses after Heavy Rain (media release, July 15, 2024)
Stay Clear of Watercourses after Heavy Rain The heavy rain that fell across the Upper Thames River watershed last week created saturated soil conditions, making the watershed very reactive to further rain. The London area received extremely heavy, intense rainfall this morning, with some [...]
Conservation Authority issues Water Safety Reminder (media release, July 11, 2024)
Conservation Authority issues Water Safety Reminder Streams and rivers in the Upper Thames River watershed are running high due to the recent rainy weather, and will remain high over the weekend. The Upper Thames River Conservation Authority (UTRCA) reminds parents and guardians to keep [...]
Rain in the forecast as Beryl moves through (media release, July 9, 2024)
Rainfall in the Forecast as Beryl moves through Remnants of Hurricane Beryl will arrive in southwestern Ontario later today and exit the region on Thursday. Environment and Climate Change Canada is predicting 40-80 mm of widespread rain, with the potential for some areas [...]
Help Protect Turtles During Nesting Season (media release, June 6, 2024)
For Immediate Release June 6, 2024 Help Protect Turtles during Nesting Season As we move further into June, turtle nesting season is well under way across the Upper Thames River watershed. Unfortunately, the potential for turtles to lay eggs in unsafe areas is quite [...]