April 30, 2026  For Immediate Release  Camping opens at UTRCA’s Conservation Areas  Camping season is set to begin at the Upper Thames River Conservation Authority (UTRCA)’s three Conservation Areas (CAs)! Fanshawe CA in London, along with Wildwood CA in St. Marys and Pittock CA in Woodstock, will officially open for the camping [...]

For Immediate Release April 30, 2026 Students Take Action for Lake Erie at Regional Summit in Sarnia and Point Edward More than 100 high school students from across the western Lake Erie basin gathered in Sarnia and Point Edward on Wednesday for the Lake Erie [...]

For Immediate Release April 28, 2026  The UTRCA Contributes 855.76 Hectares to Canada’s 30x30 Project in Partnership with Ontario Nature The Upper Thames River Conservation Authority (UTRCA), in collaboration with Ontario Nature, is proud to announce the contribution of 855.76 hectares of natural areas [...]

For Immediate ReleaseApril 17, 2026Thames River Clean Up Rescheduled Due to High Water Levels Due to current and forecasted weather conditions, the Thames River Clean Up has been rescheduled to Saturday, April 25, 2026. Rescheduling the event will help ensure the safety of participants and enable [...]

April 13, 2026 Rainy Week will keep Streams and Rivers Elevated A moisture‑laden weather system will be over the southern part of the province for the next four days, starting today (Monday). Widespread rainfall and shower activity is expected, with daily totals ranging from [...]

April 6, 2026 Streams and Rivers still Running High Local streams and rivers are still hazardous, and the Upper Thames River Conservation Authority (UTRCA) is reminding everyone to use extreme caution near all watercourses and stay out of any flooded areas. The Upper Thames [...]