UTRCA

• UTRCA receives $10K in provincial funding to tackle harmful invasive species

  The $10,000 contribution from the Invasive Species Action Fund (ISAF) is going toward control measures against dog-strangling vine, Japanese knotweed and giant hogweed.

  Environment

  Aug 22, 2023
  
• No longer eligible for provincial funding, UTRCA at-risk reptile program seeks donor dollars

  The Southern Ontario At Risk Reptiles program has helped restore the population of southern Ontario's once dwindling spiny softshell turtle population, along with other species.

  Canada

  Apr 19, 2023
  
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• Upper Thames conservation authority says streams and rivers still hazardous, more rain to come

  The Upper Thames River Conservation Authority (UTRCA) is urging residents to take extra caution near bodies of water as water levels are still hazardous following last week’s rain.

  Weather

  Apr 3, 2023
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• Thames River conservation authority warns of high water levels on rainy St. Patrick’s Day

  'The UTRCA expects water levels to be elevated starting on Friday, and remaining high over the weekend,' according to the advisory.

  Weather

  Mar 17, 2023
• High water levels having an impact on homeless encampments in London, Ont.

  The London, Ont., region might not see a drop in water levels until next week as the UTRCA expects them to be elevated heading into the weekend.

  Canada

  Jan 6, 2023
• Upper Thames River watershed experiencing low water conditions due to lack of rain

  The Upper Thames River Conservation Authority said the watershed received an average of 17 mm of rain last month, which is less than a quarter of what it typically receives.

  Environment

  Jul 18, 2022
• Downtown block party among events taking place in London this Victoria Day long weekend

  The downtown core will be humming this long weekend with energy as part of a two-day musical block party organized by Sunfest and London's Home County Music and Art Festival.

  Entertainment

  May 20, 2022
• Fanshawe Conservation Area to open for 2022 season this weekend: UTRCA

  The conservation area will officially open for the season at 8 a.m. on Sunday, along with Pittock and Wildwood conservation areas in Woodstock and St. Marys.

  Canada

  Apr 29, 2022
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• Police issue boating ban on Thames River in London, Ont.

  The London Police Service said the boating ban will remain in place until water levels recede to safer levels. It is not clear when that is expected to happen.

  Canada

  Mar 7, 2022
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• Campaign launched for at-risk reptile program after provincial funding stopped: UTRCA

  The Ontario government had partially funded the program since 2007. The provincial dollars accounted for roughly 36 per cent of the program's total funding.

  Environment

  Mar 2, 2022