Another Accessibility and Restoration Project completed along Lake Victoria! (media release, February 5, 2021) Feb 5, 2021 - The Upper Thames River Conservation Authority (UTRCA) will complete another section of shoreline improvement today on the north shore of Lake Victoria, between Waterloo and James Streets. [...]

Fish Die-off in the Thames River (media release, February 4, 2021) London, ON - The Upper Thames River Conservation Authority (UTRCA) was recently alerted to a large die-off of fish in the Thames River in London. The fish are Gizzard Shad, a species that is prone [...]

Beware of Unstable Ice Conditions (media release, January 21, 2021) Jan 21, 2021 - The Upper Thames River Conservation Authority (UTRCA) and municipal emergency response agencies are concerned about the increased public use of frozen reservoirs and ponds for activities such as skating and ice [...]

Conservation Authority’s GM Announces Retirement (media release, January 20, 2021) Jan 20, 2021 - After more than 17 years as General Manager of the Upper Thames River Conservation Authority (UTRCA), Ian Wilcox has announced that he will be retiring this spring. Wilcox has worked for [...]

Dec 21, 2020 - The Upper Thames River Conservation Authority (UTRCA) reminds the public that Fanshawe (London), Wildwood (St. Marys), and Pittock (Woodstock) Conservation Areas continue to be available for walking and nature viewing. Spending time in nature can reduce stress and help you feel more energized. [...]

Province Misses Chance to Respond to Ontarians’ Concerns about the Environment (media release, December 8, 2020) NEWMARKET, December 8, 2020 - The Province just missed a chance to show they are listening to Ontarians who care about their environment. Ontario’s Budget Measures Act (Bill 229) [...]