For Immediate Release   February 26, 2026 Festival Hydro Tree Power is back!  The popular Festival Hydro Tree Power program has returned, providing Stratford residents with affordable native trees. Sales open on the Upper Thames River Conservation Authority’s (UTRCA) website on Monday, March 2nd at 9:00 [...]

February 26, 2026  For Immediate Release  London Hydro Tree Power Program Returns for 14th Year London Hydro and the Upper Thames River Conservation Authority (UTRCA) have once again partnered for the 14th year of the Tree Power program. The program was initiated by the late Bill Kunz, a London Hydro [...]

For Immediate Release February 25, 2026  UTRCA Honours Recipients of 2026 Conservation Awards  The Upper Thames River Conservation Authority (UTRCA) is proud to announce the recipients of its 2026 Conservation Awards, recognizing exceptional contributions to community engagement and environmental stewardship.  This year’s Outstanding Resident Award was presented [...]

February 20, 2025 Caution Advised as Streams and Rivers Continue to Rise The Upper Thames River Conservation Authority (UTRCA) reports local streams and rivers are continuing to rise and will stay high over the weekend and early next week, with water spilling into low lying floodplain areas [...]

February 16, 2026 Conservation Authority urges caution around Streams and Rivers The Upper Thames River Conservation Authority (UTRCA) expects this week’s warmer temperatures and rain will melt some of the snowpack and raise water levels in local rivers and streams. Everyone is reminded to [...]

For Immediate Release UTRCA Offers Winter PA Day at Stratford Perth Museum  The Upper Thames River Conservation Authority (UTRCA) and Stratford Perth Museum have partnered once again to co-host a Nature School PA Day on Friday, January 30. The PA day will be held at the Museum in Stratford and is open to students aged 6 to 10.  Staff [...]