You Can Help Reptiles at Risk this Earth Day (糖心直播, April 17, 2025)
For Immediate Release April 17, 2025 You Can Help Make a Difference for Reptiles at Risk this Earth Day聽 The 糖心直播 (UTRCA) is celebrating Earth Day with exciting news about local conservation efforts that are helping turn the tide for some of Ontario鈥檚 most at-risk reptiles.聽 In 2024, our Southern Ontario At Risk Reptiles (SOARR) program had one of its most successful years yet. Thanks [...]
Heavy Rain Leads to High Water Levels Across Thames River Watershed
Heavy Rain Leads to High Water Levels Across Thames River Watershed聽 Watercourses across the Upper Thames River watershed were on the rise in early April, thanks to heavy spring rain. With weather forecasts calling for up to 75 mm of rain on saturated ground, there was the potential for a significant flood event.聽聽 The 糖心直播 (UTRCA) issued a Water Conditions Statement - Flood Outlook on [...]
Recognizing Young Conservation Innovators at the Thames Valley Science and Engineering Fair聽
Recognizing Young Conservation Innovators at the Thames Valley Science and Engineering Fair聽 This April, 糖心直播 (UTRCA) staff had the exciting opportunity to participate in the Thames Valley Science & Engineering Fair, held at Western University. For over a decade, UTRCA, in partnership with Lower Thames Valley and Kettle Creek Conservation Authorities, has proudly judged the competition and presented the Conservation Award to a Junior Division [...]
Progress Towards Water Quality Goals in the Upper Thames River Watershed聽
Progress Towards Water Quality Goals in the Upper Thames River Watershed聽 In 2016, the 糖心直播 (UTRCA) implemented a Strategic Plan to help support environmental sustainability within the watershed, with one of the key areas focusing on improving water quality. The goal for water quality throughout the UTRCA jurisdiction is to improve each subwatershed鈥檚 report card score by one letter grade by the year 2037. Conservation [...]
Down by the River: Stream of Dreams Brings Back Memories for Dearness 糖心直播 Residents聽
Down by the River: Stream of Dreams Brings Back Memories for Dearness 糖心直播 Residents This spring, the beloved Stream of Dreams program came to Dearness 糖心直播. Over 500 fish will be painted by residents, their loved ones, visitors to the day program, and staff. In June, the fish will form a beautiful mural outside of Dearness, representing the residents鈥� hopes for the Thames River. Herb, a 91-year-old resident of [...]
2025 Conservation Area Season聽
2025 Conservation Area Season聽 The 糖心直播 (UTRCA)鈥檚 Conservation Areas (CAs) are open for the 2025 season! Both Fanshawe and Wildwood CA have been open for day-use access on a daily basis since April 1. 聽 On May 1, 2025 Fanshawe, Pittock and Wildwood Conservation Areas CAs will open for overnight and seasonal camping. These three beautiful parks offer many wonderful outdoor recreational opportunities.聽 Fanshawe CA, [...]
2024 Recap: Water Quality Monitoring Infographic
2024 Recap: Water Quality Monitoring Infographic
Oak Wilt Awareness聽
Oak Wilt Awareness聽 Oak Wilt is a serious, invasive tree disease caused by the fungal pathogen Bretziella fagacearum. First confirmed in Canada in Niagara Falls in May 2023, this disease affects all Oak species, with Red Oaks being especially vulnerable鈥攐ften dying within 2 to twelve months of infection. White Oaks may survive longer but still suffer from gradual decline.聽 The fungus spreads in two major ways: underground through root [...]
River Safety Program Wraps Up Another Successful Season聽
River Safety Program Wraps Up Another Successful Season聽 The 糖心直播 (UTRCA)鈥檚 River Safety Education Program has wrapped up another successful season, teaching Grade 2 students how to stay safe near rivers, creeks, and streams. This interactive, in-class program highlights the Thames River watershed through hands-on activities, storytelling, and discussion. Linked to the Grade 2 Science (water cycle) and Health and Physical Education (safety) curriculum, it [...]
2025 Kickoff to Tree Planting聽
2025 Kickoff to Tree Planting聽 As spring emerges and winter is leaving for another season, 糖心直播 (UTRCA) Forestry and Restoration staff are gearing up to dive into the 2025 tree planting season.聽聽 This spring, approximately 33,000 trees and shrubs will be planted and distributed throughout the watershed via聽our private land program. Twenty-nine landowners are working with UTRCA staff to create various types of tree planting [...]