UTRCA launches new Community Science projects (UTRCA weekly, May 13, 2021) On May 11, the Upper Thames River Conservation Authority (UTRCA) launched two new community science projects aimed at involving local residents in collecting useful environmental information about the watershed. The new Community Nature Project (see video) encourages people to make observations about the animals and plants they see in the watershed [...]

UTRCA helps mark World Migratory Bird Day (UTRCA weekly, May 6, 2021) May 6, 2021 - The Upper Thames River Conservation Authority (UTRCA) is a partner in the newly fledged London Bird Team, which aims to protect and celebrate migratory birds. The team’s initial focus is on getting the City of London officially certified as a Bird Friendly City by Nature Canada. [...]

UTRCA welcomes its new General Manager! (UTRCA weekly, April 30, 2021) April 30, 2021 - The Upper Thames River Conservation Authority (UTRCA) Board of Directors welcomed Tracy Annett, MCIP, RPP into the position of General Manager Secretary-Treasurer on April 6. Tracy takes over the position from Ian Wilcox, who has retired after 17 years as the GM. Tracy has worked for the UTRCA [...]

Gathering Flow Data to Keep People Safe (UTRCA weekly, April 22, 2021) April 22, 2021 - For more than 70 years, the UTRCA has been protecting people and property from natural hazards, such as flooding and erosion, and supporting safe development. To do this, we need detailed maps and models of flood plains and other natural hazards. To keep these tools up [...]

Tree Planting with Landowners during a Pandemic (UTRCA Weekly, April 8, 2021) April 8, 2021 - Every year, the Upper Thames River Conservation Authority (UTRCA) plants thousands of trees and shrubs through a variety of programs, to help us reach our target of establishing 1000 hectares of natural vegetative cover in the upper Thames River watershed by 2032. Our Private Lands Tree [...]

Community Forestry during a Pandemic (UTRCA Weekly, April 1, 2021) April 1, 2021 - Every year, the Upper Thames River Conservation Authority (UTRCA) plants thousands of trees and shrubs through various programs, as we work towards our target of establishing 1000 hectares of natural vegetative cover in the upper Thames River watershed by 2032. Community Forestry is one of our programs that sees [...]