Changes Fall Short of Addressing Conservation Authorities’ Concerns (media release, December 5, 2020) Conservation Ontario media release, NEWMARKET December 5, 2020 - New changes made to the Schedule 6 amendments proposed for conservation authorities (CAs) fall well short of addressing their concerns and even introduce new [...]

Supporting Endangered Turtle Research during Pandemic (media release, November 18, 2020) Nov 18, 2020 - The Upper Thames River Conservation Authority (UTRCA) is pleased to announce that more than 4,000 endangered Spiny Softshell turtle hatchlings were released this year by the UTRCA Turtle Team! The [...]

October 7, 2020 - The Upper Thames River Conservation Authority (UTRCA) is pleased to announce that new funding is available to encourage farmers to use cover crops. The funding is available through the Clean Water Program for farms throughout the Upper Thames River watershed. The [...]

September 29, 2020 - The Upper Thames River Conservation Authority is excited to launch the Wildwood Nature School program at Wildwood Conservation Area for fall 2020! This individually registered program is designed to provide safe, nature-based outdoor learning through play and exploration. We consulted parents, caregivers, and [...]

June 16, 2020 - The Upper Thames River Conservation Authority (UTRCA) is opening nightly camping at Fanshawe Conservation Area (London) on June 29, and at Pittock Conservation Area (Woodstock) and Wildwood Conservation Area (St. Marys) on July 6. “We are pleased to announce that nightly [...]

June 12, 2020 - During the past week, forestry staff at the Upper Thames River Conservation Authority (UTRCA) have received many inquiries about population explosions of European Gypsy Moth and Euonymus Webworm. Both species of caterpillars can quickly defoliate trees and shrubs. Defoliation by these [...]