Upper Thames River Conservation Authority releases at-risk snake species back into wild
“They are an important part of our little ecosystem in southwestern Ontario,” said one expert of the snakes. Continue reading
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London conservation authority defends programs against environment minister
‘That suggests a serious lack of understanding about what conservation authorities do.’ Continue reading
Fanshawe, Wildwood and Pittock Conservation Areas open for the season
The parks opened up on Wednesday at 8 a.m. Continue reading
Spring tree planting blitz brings 50K trees to London area
The Upper Thames River Conservation Authority will start planting the trees on Monday. Continue reading
Federal goverment commits $10M to efforts to reduce flooding in London
Thirteen months after London experienced its worst flooding in 40 years, the federal government is committing millions of dollars to a project to help prevent future floods. Continue reading
Man recognized in efforts to clean up the Thames River
Todd Sleeper is receiving the Community Conservation Award for his tireless efforts cleaning up the Thames River. Continue reading
London police lift boating ban for Thames River
The ban was first issued on Friday, after police reported hazardous water levels within the city. Continue reading
Police issue immediate boating ban in London
Effective immediately, London police have issued a boating ban on all portions of the Thames River and associated tributaries within the City of London. Continue reading
Conservation authority warns of slippery riverbanks, unstable ice in London
With rain and above-freezing temperatures in the forecast, the UTRCA is warning everyone to be careful around streams and rivers. Continue reading
Southwestern Ontario braces for potential flooding, freezing rain
People tend to underestimate how dangerous the waterways can be, said Peter Dragunas of the Catfish Creek Conservation Authority. Continue reading