Conservation Field Day Open to Public! (media release, October 19, 2021) Anyone interested in conservation is welcome to join us for a free Conservation Field Day at the UTRCA’s Thorndale Demonstration Farm (16169 Thorndale Road) on Wednesday, November 3. Drop in anytime between 10 am [...]

Perth Children’s Water Festival begins October 18 (media release, October 18, 2021) The Perth Children's Water Festival Committee is excited to share virtual opportunities and resources with classes across Perth County. Linda Smith, Water Festival Coordinator at the Upper Thames River Conservation Authority (UTRCA), [...]

Rain Continues into Weekend, Caution Advised near Waterways (media release, October 15, 2021) The Upper Thames River Conservation Authority (UTRCA) expects local streams and rivers to rise in response to the wet weather that began Thursday evening and will continue over the weekend. Forecasts [...]

Thames River Running Fast and High: Public Reminded to Stay Away from Watercourses (media release, September 23, 2021) Widespread, heavy rain has fallen over the Upper Thames River watershed since Tuesday evening, with a substantial portion of the rain coming on Wednesday evening. The Upper [...]

Rainfall Warning Means Potential for Flooding (media release, September 21, 2021) The Upper Thames River Conservation Authority (UTRCA) is alerting watershed residents to the rainfall warning issued by Environment and Climate Change Canada. Rainfall amounts of 50 to 60 mm are expected by early [...]

Fanshawe Nature School Coming this Fall! (media release, September 9, 2021) London, ON - The Upper Thames River Conservation Authority (UTRCA) is excited to offer the Fanshawe Nature School program at Fanshawe Conservation Area this fall! “We are pleased to offer an outdoor education program [...]