Huron Perth Regional Envirothon Competition in Stratford (media release, April 23, 2019)
April 23, 2019 - The UTRCA is pleased to announce that the Huron Perth Regional Envirothon Competition will be taking place on May 1 at Spruce Lodge and TJ Dolan Natural Area in Stratford. Erin Dolmage, Community Education Technician at the UTRCA, explains, "The Ontario Envirothon [...]
St. Marys and Perth South communities restore nature at the Cade Tract (media release, April 18, 2019)
April 18, 2019 - The Upper Thames River Conservation Authority (UTRCA) is pleased to announce that students from South Perth and Little Falls Schools will help plant native trees and wildlife shrubs at the Cade Tract on Thursday, April 25th! Barnby Cade and his family [...]
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 [...]
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 [...]
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 [...]
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, [...]