Waterways Rising due to Warm, Wet Weather (media release, January 7, 2026)
January 7, 2026 Waterways Rising due to Warm, Wet Weather Streams and rivers are elevated thanks to yesterday’s warmer temperatures and rain. With above freezing temperatures and more rain forecast for the next few days, the Upper Thames River Conservation Authority (UTRCA) expects local [...]
UTRCA Encourages Continued Caution around Streams and Rivers (media release, January 2, 2026)
January 2, 2026 UTRCA Encourages Continued Caution around Streams and Rivers The Upper Thames River Conservation Authority (UTRCA) reminds everyone to use extreme caution near all watercourses and to stay out of any flooded areas. Water levels in watershed streams and rivers have peaked and are now receding from the rainfall and snowmelt runoff received earlier this week. The UTRCA expects waterways to [...]
Conservation Authority urges caution as Rivers and Streams Rise (media release, December 28, 2025)
December 28, 2025 Conservation Authority urges caution as Rivers and Streams Rise The Upper Thames River Conservation Authority (UTRCA) expects local rivers, streams, and ditches to start rising later today in response to the heavy rain in the forecast. Everyone is reminded to use [...]
UTRCA Board Responds to Bill 68
UTRCA Board Responds to Bill 68 For the latest news, go to our webpage on the Proposed Consolidation of Conservation Authorities On November 7, 2025, the provincial government opened public consultation on an Environmental Registry of Ontario (ERO #025-1257) proposal to consolidate Ontario’s 36 [...]
Massive Changes Proposed on the eve of the Conservation Authorities Act’s 80th Anniversary
Massive Changes Proposed on the eve of the Conservation Authorities Act’s 80th Anniversary For the latest news, go to our webpage on the Proposed Consolidation of Conservation Authorities The provincial government has introduced legislation to amend the Conservation Authorities Act. If passed, the legislation [...]
UTRCA and Stratford Perth Museum Co-Host PA Day (media release, November 10, 2025)
For Immediate ReleaseNovember 10, 2025 UTRCA and Stratford Perth Museum Co-Host PA Day 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, November 21. The PA day will be held at the Museum in Stratford and is open to students aged 6 to 10. Staff have planned a fun- filled day [...]