Fullarton Dam Rehabilitation Class Environmental Assessment (Notice of Intent, September 1, 2023)
Fullarton Dam Rehabilitation Class Environmental Assessment Notice of Intent to Undertake a Remedial Project Fullarton Dam Rehabilitation The Upper Thames River Conservation Authority has initiated an Environmental Assessment for the Fullarton Dam, located in the Fullarton Conservation Area. A Dam Safety Assessment was completed [...]
Tree Power returns to Perth South! (media release, August 30, 2023)
Tree Power returns to Perth South! The Municipality of Perth South and the Upper Thames River Conservation Authority (UTRCA) have once again partnered to make native hardwood trees available and affordable for residents. The Perth South Tree Power program launched [...]
10,000 Endangered Baby Turtles Released (media release, August 29, 2023)
August 29, 2023 For Immediate Release 10,000 Endangered Baby Turtles Released Snapping Turtle Hatchlings This year, approximately 10,000 endangered Ontario turtles will hatch in the Southern Ontario At Risk Reptiles (SOARR) lab in London, Ontario. SOARR is one of Canada’s most successful reptile [...]
UTRCA Tackles Dog-Strangling Vine, Japanese Knotweed, and Giant Hogweed with Support from the Invasive Species Action Fund
UTRCA Tackles Dog-Strangling Vine, Japanese Knotweed, and Giant Hogweed with Support from the Invasive Species Action Fund The Upper Thames River Conservation Authority (UTRCA) has been tackling three invasive plants thanks to a $10,000 contribution from the Invasive Species Centre’s Invasive Species Action Fund. [...]
Heavy Rainfall in the Forecast (media release, July 12, 2023)
Heavy Rainfall in the Forecast (media release, July 12, 2023) Environment and Climate Change Canada (ECCC) is forecasting heavy rainfall this evening through to Thursday morning, with rainfall amounts of 30-50 mm and isolated amounts of up to 100 mm. ECCC has issued a [...]
Environment Canada issues Rainfall Warnings – Streams and Rivers may see Localized Flooding (media release, July 2, 2023)
Environment Canada issues Rainfall Warnings - Streams and Rivers may see Localized Flooding (media release, July 2, 2023) The Upper Thames River Conservation Authority (UTRCA) encourages residents to be alert for changing water levels in local streams and rivers. Environment Canada issued Special Weather [...]