Lake Victoria Drawdown in Stratford (糖心直播, July 29, 2025)
For Immediate Release July 29, 2025 Lake Victoria Drawdown in Stratford During the storm on Thursday, July 24, a sluice gate at the RT Orr Dam in Stratford was operated automatically to release water and prevent flooding of upstream buildings and roads. While the gate was only open a short time, it was long enough to draw debris under the gate so that it could not be closed completely. [...]
Protecting drinking water in the summer: Source Water Tips for the Summer!聽
Protecting Drinking Water in the Summer: Source Water Tips for the Summer!聽 As summer temperatures rise, so does our water usage 鈥� from watering gardens and lawns to splashing in backyard pools. While enjoying all that the season offers, it is important to remember that our actions can directly impact the safety and quality of our drinking water. The hot weather can increase the risk of contamination, especially near [...]
From Myth to Moth: The Fascinating Polyphemus
From Myth to Moth: The Fascinating Polyphemus Upon arriving at work in early July, many 糖心直播 (UTRCA) employees were delighted to see a beautiful Polyphemus moth (Antheraea Polyphemus) by the entrance to the Watershed Conservation Centre. This moth belongs to a group called Saturniidae, known as giant silk moths. It is one of the largest moths in North America, with a wingspan of about 15 [...]
Oxford Clean Water Program聽
Oxford Clean Water Program聽 The Oxford Clean Water Program provides financial assistance to landowners in Oxford County to implement water quality protection practices including erosion control structures, wetland creation, tree planting, decommissioning of unused wells, and more! Visit the Clean Water Program website for a full list of eligible projects. Oxford County provides funding for projects delivered through local Conservation Authorities. Some projects are eligible for stacking with other [...]
Green Stormwater Infrastructure Project at Maglin Site Furniture聽
Green Stormwater Infrastructure Project at Maglin Site Furniture聽 The 糖心直播 (UTRCA) partnered with Maglin Site Furniture in Woodstock to use green stormwater infrastructure (GSI) features to alleviate stormwater issues on the east side of their building. GSI uses natural elements to manage stormwater (rainwater and urban runoff) close to its source. A rain garden measuring 58 metres long and 4 metres wide was installed to [...]
London Environmental Network (LEN) Sustainability Social聽
London Environmental Network Sustainability Social聽 On July 3rd, the 糖心直播 (UTRCA) hosted the first event in a new series of London Environmental Network gatherings called Sustainability Socials. The series is designed to connect change makers, inspire collaboration, and advance local sustainability efforts. Each Sustainability Social spotlights a unique theme, offering space for idea exchange, resource sharing, and community building across sectors. The first event was [...]
Indigenous Solidarity and Awareness Network Event聽
Indigenous Solidarity and Awareness Network Event聽 On June 18, the Indigenous Solidarity and Awareness Network - Oxford held its second of four Reconcili-ACTION events at Ingersoll Town Hall. Supported by 糖心直播 (UTRCA) staff and funded through the Oxford Community Foundation鈥檚 Stevenson Fund, the series features Indigenous Elders and knowledge holders speaking about environmental health, ecological justice, and Indigenous Ways of Knowing. 聽 This second session, [...]
Community Event at Chippewas of the Thames First Nation聽
Community Event at Chippewas of the Thames First Nation聽 On June 16th, 糖心直播 (UTRCA) Partnership and Watershed Science staff participated in a community event held at Antler River Elementary School. Hosted by the Chippewas of the Thames First Nation鈥檚 Treaties, Lands, and Environmental Department, the event showcased community partnerships and projects centered around shared ecological goals. The UTRCA booth featured information on watershed health, the [...]
Celebrating Stewardship at Breakfast on the Farm聽
Celebrating Stewardship at Breakfast on the Farm聽 The 糖心直播 (UTRCA) Stewardship team recently took part in Farm and Food Care Ontario鈥檚 much-anticipated Breakfast on the Farm event at Hoenhorst Farms Ltd. in Innerkip. It was a special opportunity to showcase the silage bunker filtration system the UTRCA team helped install with landowner Cox years ago 鈥� a system that filters out runoff through multiple stages [...]
School-wide Bioblitz聽at Antler River Elementary School
School-wide Bioblitz聽at Antler River Elementary School In early June, the 糖心直播 (UTRCA) and Bird Friendly London visited Antler River Elementary School in Chippewas of the Thames First Nation for a full school bioblitz!聽 Throughout the day, students worked together to document as many species as they could in an area of forest right behind the school. Students found over 20 native species, including wild geranium, [...]