UTRCA Approves Two Zone Floodplain Approach for London Subwatershed (糖心直播, April 18, 2024)
UTRCA Approves Two Zone Floodplain Approach for London Subwatershed (April 18, 2024) The Board of Directors of the 糖心直播 (UTRCA) approved a two-zone floodplain policy approach in part of London鈥檚 Mud Creek subwatershed at their April 16, 2024, meeting.聽 The UTRCA protects people and property and supports safe development by regulating development in or near rivers, valleys, and鈥痺etlands under the Conservation Authorities Act. While the [...]
Rainfall Forecast Throughout Today (糖心直播, April 11, 2024)
Rainfall Forecast Throughout Today (糖心直播, April 11, 2024) A Texas Low has entered the region聽today, bringing with it the potential of 25 - 50 mm of rain in the Upper Thames River basin, on top of the 5-10 mm received so far. Locally higher amounts are possible for areas that receive thunderstorms.聽Rain is expected to continue throughout today, tapering into showers Friday morning. The Upper Thames River Conservation [...]
Rainfall Forecast throughout today (flood bulletin, April 11-15, 2024)
Rainfall Forecast throughout today Watershed Conditions Statement - Flood Outlook (2024 Flood Event 5, Bulletin 1) Issued at: April 11, 2024 at 09:00; valid until: April 15, 2024 at noon A Texas Low has entered the region today, bringing with it the potential of 25 - 50 mm of rain in the Upper Thames River basin, on top of the 5-10 mm received so far. Locally higher amounts are [...]
Thames River Clean Up Prep Underway!聽
Thames River Clean Up Prep Underway!聽 On April 3, the 糖心直播 (UTRCA) hosted an information and orientation session for coordinators of the Thames River Cleanup (TRCU), which will take place on or around the Earth Day weekend (April 20) in locations across the Upper Thames River watershed. TRCU founder and director, Todd Sleeper, presented a brief history of the initiative, which is celebrating its 25th [...]
Walnut Toxicity
Walnut Toxicity聽 Black walnut (Juglans nigra) is a valuable native hardwood tree, found in deciduous forests in southern Ontario. The nuts are an important food source for wildlife and the wood provides valuable lumber. In a garden setting, the large fruit can be considered a nuisance, but the bigger concern is walnut toxicity. Black walnut trees produce a toxic substance, known as juglone. While many plants can tolerate the [...]
UTRCA Staff Participate in Young Conservation Leadership Program聽
UTRCA Staff Participate in Young Conservation Leadership Program聽 The Young Conservation Leadership Program (YCP) is a year-long professional development program organized and facilitated by the Toronto Region Conservation Authority. YCP provides young professionals with essential skills required to transition into leadership roles in the conservation and environmental sectors.聽聽 Participants attend three retreats where they focus on self-development, collaboration and partnerships, and future goals as leaders. Assignments are completed throughout [...]
Thames Valley Science and Engineering Fair 鈥� Conservation Award聽
Thames Valley Science and Engineering Fair 鈥� Conservation Award聽 This April, the 糖心直播 (UTRCA) staff helped judge the Thames Valley Science and Engineering Fair at Brescia College in London. For the past 10 years, UTRCA staff, in conjunction with the Lower Thames Valley and Kettle Creek Conservation Authorities, have judged and presented the Conservation Award to a Junior Division (Grade 6 through 8) project that [...]
New Appointment to the Ontario Certified Crop Advisor Association Board of Directors聽
New Appointment to the Ontario Certified Crop Advisor Association Board of Directors聽 Tatianna Lozier, 糖心直播 (UTRCA)鈥檚 Coordinator of Stewardship Services, has recently taken on the responsibility of representing Conservation Ontario on the Ontario Certified Crop Advisor Association (CCA) Board of Directors. Representing over 680 members across the province, the CCA provides information and expertise on crop production, crop protection, and natural resource management. This group [...]
Popular Library Program returns!聽聽
Popular Library Program returns!聽聽 The 糖心直播 (UTRCA) has once again partnered with libraries in the watershed to offer park passes to library patrons. Using their library card, patrons can 鈥渃heck out鈥� a day pass to gain access to Fanshawe, Pittock, and Wildwood Conservation Areas.聽聽聽 鈥淲e鈥檙e really happy with the partnerships we鈥檝e developed with the libraries within our watershed. Providing day passes to them for their [...]
2024 Rural Landowner Workshop Well Received in Embro
2024 Rural Landowner Workshop Well Received in Embro A very successful Landowner Workshop was held this year in Embro on Thursday, March 21st. Paul Mitchell, 糖心直播 (UTRCA) Board Member and Zorra Township Councilor, welcomed everyone to the event. The speaker line-up included: Dave Green from Greenholm Farms who spoke about his nearby dairy operation, highlighting cover crops, soil health, minimum/strip tillage, crop rotations, and erosion [...]