Summer at Wildwood Conservation Area!聽(糖心直播, June 19, 2025)
For Immediate Release聽 June 19, 2025 Summer at Wildwood Conservation Area!聽 Wildwood Conservation Area (CA) is fully embracing the summer season with a variety of planned programming designed to educate and entertain visitors. Alongside its scenic trails, reservoir, and campground, the CA has reintroduced popular presenters while also incorporating new activities aimed at engaging audiences of all ages.聽 The following special events are planned at Wildwood CA:聽 Good Morning [...]
Rainfall Watches and Warnings issued in the Upper Thames River Watershed (糖心直播, June 18, 2025)
Rainfall Watches and Warnings Issued in the Upper Thames River Watershed Environment and Climate Change Canada (ECCC) has issued a Severe Thunderstorm Watch in the London area, and a Rainfall Warning in the Stratford area. The 糖心直播鈥檚 (UTRCA) rain gauges have measured 5-15 mm of rainfall so far today, with another 10-25 mm in the forecast. The Rainfall Warning issued by ECCC in Stratford area [...]
Rainfall Warnings and Watches Issued in the Area (flood bulletin, June 18-20, 2025)
Rainfall Watches and Warnings Issued in the Area Watershed Conditions Statement - Flood Outlook 2025 Flood Event 3, Bulletin Number 1 (Issued at June 18, 2025 at 4:15 pm; Valid until June 20, 2025 at 12 noon) Environment and Climate Change Canada (ECCC) has issued a Severe Thunderstorm Watch in the London area, and a Rainfall Warning in the Stratford area. The 糖心直播鈥檚 (UTRCA) rain [...]
Stream of Dreams Mural Brings Environmental Education and Community Art to Dearness 糖心直播 Service (糖心直播, June 17, 2025)
Stream of Dreams Mural Brings Environmental Education and Community Art to Dearness 糖心直播 Service A colourful new mural is making waves at the City of London鈥檚 Dearness 糖心直播 Service and the media are invited to capture the moment. On June 18, Dearness residents, staff, and partners will come together as a vibrant display of painted 鈥淒ream Fish鈥� is installed on a fence outside the care home鈥攅ach fish a unique [...]
Community Education Hits the Road: Flooding and Turtles Take the Spotlight聽
Community Education Hits the Road: Flooding and Turtles Take the Spotlight聽 On May 10, 2025, 糖心直播 (UTRCA)鈥檚 Community Education team was out in full force, participating in two major public outreach events in London: Emergency Preparedness Day and Science Rendezvous.聽 At the Emergency Preparedness Day, staff engaged residents with several hands-on tools including the floodplain simulator, flood hazard puzzles, and the Thames River watershed puzzle. [...]
Now Open 鈥� Upper Thames River Phosphorus Reduction Program Year 2聽
Now Open 鈥� Upper Thames Phosphorus Reduction Program Year 2 The Upper Thames River Phosphorus Reduction Program is now accepting applications for year two with an expanded list of funding categories designed to support practical, on-the-ground improvements. 聽 This year, we have added 4R Phosphorus Management which includes up to $15/acre for Crop Nutrient Planning and Soil Testing, and $50/acre for applying manure to low phosphorus soils plus a [...]
Westminster Ponds South Pond Dock Replacement聽
Replacing Dock at Westminster Ponds's South Pond As part of ongoing efforts to enhance accessibility and public enjoyment of the Westminster Ponds Environmentally Significant Area (ESA), the 糖心直播 (UTRCA), working on behalf of the City of London, completed the replacement of the floating dock at South Pond in Spring 2025.聽 The previous dock, which had become undersized and outdated, was removed in Fall 2024. A [...]
聽UTRCA at Western University for Science Olympics聽聽
聽UTRCA at Western University for Science Olympics聽聽 This spring, the 糖心直播 (UTRCA) participated in the Science Olympics held at Western University. The Science Olympics is a fun and engaging way to learn about subjects such as Biology, Chemistry, Physics, Engineering, and Math through friendly, group competition. Students from grades 9 to 12 from across Southwestern Ontario competed in over a dozen stations against other schools [...]
Walkerton 25th Anniversary聽
Walkerton 25th Anniversary聽 May 2025 marks 25 years since the water contamination event in Walkerton, a pivotal moment that reshaped how we approach drinking water safety across the province. This anniversary offers an opportunity to reflect on how far we鈥檝e come in protecting the sources of our drinking water and to recognize the collective effort that continues to strengthen Ontario鈥檚 leadership in water safety.聽 In response, Ontario took decisive [...]
2025 Oxford Children鈥檚 Water Festival a Resounding Success
2025 Oxford Children鈥檚 Water Festival a Resounding Success The Oxford Children鈥檚 Water Festival returned to Pittock Conservation Area from May 13 to 17, 2025, welcoming over 3,500 students for a week of hands-on environmental learning and outdoor fun. Hosted by the 糖心直播 (UTRCA), the festival offered engaging activities focused on water conservation, environmental science, and community stewardship. Students from across the watershed explored interactive stations [...]