Tree Power program returns to Stratford!  Tree planting season may seem a long way off but Upper Thames River Conservation Authority (UTRCA)’s spring Tree Power programs are around the corner! This popular program provides watershed residents with affordable native trees through partnerships with our [...]

UTRCA Board 2024 Elections   The Upper Thames River Conservation Authority (UTRCA) Board of Directors held this year’s elections at its meeting on January 30. Brian Petrie, Mayor of Ingersoll, returns for a second year as Board Chair. Dean Trentowsky, Deputy Mayor of West [...]

For Immediate Release February 13, 2024 Tree Power program launches in West Perth  The Upper Thames River Conservation Authority (UTRCA) has partnered with the Municipality of West Perth to host the first West Perth Tree Power in 2024! This popular program provides watershed residents [...]

For Immediate Release February 13th 2024 Black Redhorse Discovered in Fish Creek by the Upper Thames River Conservation Authority Upper Thames River Conservation Authority (UTRCA) staff made an exciting find in the waters of Fish Creek in London, Ontario this summer – the reappearance [...]

Streams and Rivers Running High as Snowmelt Continues The Upper Thames River Conservation Authority (UTRCA) urges the public to be cautious around local waterways over the weekend, as melting snow and rain keep water levels high. The UTRCA does not expect serious flooding at [...]

Conservation Authority advises Caution around Watercourses (media release, January 24, 2024) With warmer temperatures and rain in the forecast, the Upper Thames River Conservation Authority (UTRCA) reminds the public to exercise extreme caution and stay off all frozen water bodies, and to keep children [...]