UTRCA

• Do not release goldfish into ponds, rivers, streams: UTRCA

  'There's a lot of the natural ponds in the city that have goldfish in them,' UTRCA land management technician Brandon Williamson tells Global News.

  Environment

  Mar 29
• Police issue Thames River boating ban as conservation authority warns of ‘hazardous’ conditions

  The ban was issued Friday morning after the Upper Thames River Conservation Authority notified police the water levels in the river had reached a 'hazardous point.'

  Canada

  Mar 12
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• Upper Thames River Conservation Authority warns of European gypsy moth outbreak

  The Upper Thames River Conservation Authority is warning the public of an outbreak of European Gypsy moths in the region that poses a danger to the local ecosystem.

  Canada

  Mar 3
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• London, Ont., warning about dangers near river, ponds as weather changes

  Warmer temperatures have prompted the City of London, Ont., and the local conservation authority to warn residents about the dangers of being on or around all bodies of water.

  Canada

  Feb 27
• Upper Thames River Conservation Authority reports large fish die-off

  'It's limited to one species, which is gizzard shad, and they're not very cold-hardy so it's very common to have large die-offs of them in over the winter.'

  Environment

  Feb 5
• 4,000 endangered spiny softshell turtle hatchlings released back into the Thames River

  Although 2020 might not be the best year for humans, the Upper Thames River Conservation Authority (UTRCA) said it was a good year for an endangered turtle species.

  Canada

  Nov 18, 2020
• Extended heat warning causing trouble for London, Ont., nearby farmers

  With plus 30 C temperatures daily for nearly two weeks, the heat has caused trouble for farmers and nature. 

  Canada

  Jul 7, 2020
• Invasive gypsy moth has Port Franks residents and Lambton Shores mayor at odds

  'Not only is this ecosystem a national treasure, it is globally rare and we have a responsibility to ensure its survival,' says a Port Franks resident about the gypsy moth infestation.

  Environment

  Jun 19, 2020
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• Upper Thames River Conservation Authority announces start dates for nightly camping

  The UTRCA announced nightly camping will begin at Fanshawe on June 29 and at Pittock and St. Marys on July 6.

  Canada

  Jun 16, 2020
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• Stage 2 of Phase 2: What you can do in the London, Ont., region starting June 12

  The London, Ont., region will see more services that were closed due to coronavirus now able to open, including hair or beauty salons, outdoor dining and shopping malls.

  Canada

  Jun 12, 2020