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Tree Planting on Medway Creek Thanks to Home Hardware and Tree Canada
Tree Planting on Medway Creek Thanks to Home Hardware and Tree Canada On October 27, UTRCA staff worked with grade 7 and 8 students from London Christian Elementary School to plant trees on a property...
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Shoreline Erosion Control at Pittock Conservation Area
Shoreline Erosion Control at Pittock Conservation Area Have you seen boulders being placed along the shoreline of Pittock Reservoir? Those large rocks will help hold the land in place, preventing...
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Accessible features on UTRCA Properties
Accessible Features on UTRCA Properties The Upper Thames River Conservation Authority (UTRCA) owns and/or manages more than 5,790 ha (14,300 ac) of land within the Upper Thames River watershed, spread...
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All About Oak Wilt
All About Oak Wilt Oak Wilt is a vascular disease caused by the fungal pathogen Bretziella fagacearum. The first known case of Oak Wilt in Canada was confirmed in Niagara Falls in May 2023. Although...
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2023 Field Survey Team Measures Record Number of Elevation Points
2023 Field Surveying Team Measures Record Number of Elevation Points Our 2023 field survey team wrapped up the surveying season just in time for the holidays. Once again, they had a successful season...
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What is POSEIDON?
What is POSEIDON? The health of the Great Lakes is increasingly threatened by harmful algal blooms, occurring in response to excess nutrients in the water and a warming climate. Upper Thames River...
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Thamesford Lions River Park: Viewing Areas, Angling Access, and Streambank...
Thamesford Lions River Park: Viewing Areas, Angling Access, and Streambank Naturalization Upper Thames River Conservation Authority (UTRCA) staff from Community Partnerships and Integrated Watershed...
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Staying Active at Our CAs this Winter
Staying Active at Our Conservation Areas this Winter While the camping and extended day-use seasons have come to an end, there are still plenty of opportunities to stay active at Upper Thames River...
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Black Redhorse Reappears in Fish Creek
Black Redhorse Reappears in Fish Creek This summer brought an exhilarating find: the reappearance of the Black Redhorse, Moxostoma duquesnei, a Threatened Species at Risk fish, in the waters of Fish...
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How to Build a Snake Hibernaculum
How to Build a Snake Hibernaculum Snake hibernacula are underground chambers where snakes can spend the cold winter months. As natural hibernation sites become more difficult to find due to urban...
View ArticleConservation Authority Urges Caution around Watercourses (flood bulletin,...
Conservation Authority Urges Caution around Watercourses Watershed Conditions Statement – Water Safety (Issued December 28, 2023 at 8:30 am; valid until December 30, 2023) The Upper Thames River...
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Conservation Authority Issues Safety Reminder: Stay Away from Watercourses The Upper Thames River Conservation Authority (UTRCA) reminds the public to exercise extreme caution and stay away from all...
View ArticleWater Levels Remain High (flood bulletin, December 30, 2023 – January 2, 2024)
Water Levels Remain High Watershed Conditions Statement – Water Safety (Issued December 30, 2023 at 2:40 pm; valid until January 2, 2024) The Upper Thames River Conservation Authority is reminding...
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UTRCA Watershed Flood Status: Normal There are no current flood bulletins in the UTRCA watershed. Check flows in the Thames River watershed. Find out more about Flood Bulletins. Recent UTRCA Watershed...
View ArticleWet Weather Expected – Caution Advised Around Watercourses (flood bulletin,...
Wet Weather Expected – Caution Advised Around Watercourses Watershed Conditions Statement – Flood Outlook (Issued January 8, 2024; valid until January 15, 2024) A series of low-pressure systems are...
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UTRCA Watershed Flood Status: Normal There are no current flood bulletins in the UTRCA watershed. Check flows in the Thames River watershed. Find out more about Flood Bulletins. Recent UTRCA Watershed...
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Past tree planting efforts reaping rewards
Past Tree Planting Efforts Reaping Rewards There is a saying “The best time to plant a tree was 30 years ago, the second-best time is today.” Luckily, the Upper Thames River Conservation Authority...
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A New Threat: Beech Bark Disease
A New Threat: Beech Bark Disease What is Beech Bark Disease? Beech Bark Disease (BBD) is a new threat affecting American Beech trees (Fagus grandifolia) in Canada’s hardwood and mixed forests. This...
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New Bridge Installed in Dorchester Conservation Area
New Bridge Installed in Dorchester Conservation Area Have you spotted the new bridge in Dorchester Conservation Area (CA)? The bridge – constructed on a flatbed trailer with wood decking and a steel...
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Find Out Hoo Learned, Played, and Explored at Fanshawe Nature School this Fall!
Find Out Hoo Learned, Played, and Explored at Fanshawe Nature School this Fall! Have you ever felt a true connection to a natural space where you can feel completely secure to relax, explore, and let...
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