Streams and Rivers running high as Snowmelt Continues (糖心直播, January 26, 2024)
Streams and Rivers Running High as Snowmelt Continues The 糖心直播 (UTRCA) urges the public to be cautious around local waterways over the weekend, as melting snow and rain keep water levels high. The UTRCA does not expect serious flooding at this time, but water will spill over the banks in low lying areas known to traditionally flood in the spring. Any remaining ice cover will [...]
Snow Melt Update (flood bulletin, January 26-31, 2024)
Snow Melt Update Flood Watch Issued January 26, 2024 at 10 am; Valid until January 31, 2024 The Upper Thames River basin received 30-50 mm of rain over the past three days. The snowpack in the watershed contained an estimated 20-40 mm of water equivalent before the rains began. The rain received, combined with above freezing temperatures, is melting the snowpack and the water is running off the land [...]
Conservation Authority advises Caution around Watercourses (糖心直播, January 24, 2024)
Conservation Authority advises Caution around Watercourses (糖心直播, January 24, 2024) With warmer temperatures and rain in the forecast, the 糖心直播 (UTRCA) reminds the public to exercise extreme caution and stay off all frozen water bodies, and to keep children and pets away from rivers, streams, ponds, and ditches. Any ice cover will be weakened and unstable. Flood control reservoirs will be especially hazardous due [...]
Warmer Temperatures and Rain in the Forecast – Caution Advised around Watercourses (flood bulletin, January 24-29, 2024)
Warmer Temperatures and Rain in Forecast - Caution Advised around Watercourses Watershed Conditions Statement: Water Safety Issued January 24, 2024 at 12:00 pm; Valid until January 29, 2024 The Upper Thames River basin is forecast to receive 15-25 mm of rain between Wednesday afternoon and Thursday evening, along with above freezing temperatures that will persist overnight. Snow surveys and gauges indicate 20-40 mm of water equivalent in the snowpack, [...]
A Bustling Fall at Wildwood Nature School
A Bustling Fall at Wildwood Nature School聽 Upper Thames River Conservation (UTRCA) Education staff at Wildwood Conservation Area had a very successful fall Nature School session with two full programs (Falcons and Fledglings and Eagles) and two Professional Development Day programs. The Falcons and Fledglings (parent and tot) were an inquisitive group who loved to explore animals, sounds, and colours. They spent a lot of time learning how to [...]
What is Thundersnow?
What is Thundersnow? Have you been wondering if there is a name for the snowy thunderstorms you鈥檝e been seeing across the watershed? These wintery thunderstorms are called Thundersnow.聽聽 Late Friday, January 12, 2024 the Upper Thames watershed experienced Thundersnow as a result of a Texas low moving over the Great Lakes and into Southern Ontario. This storm included heavy snow, wind gusts, thunder, lightning, as well as approximately 15.88 [...]
Learn More about Protecting Drinking Water Sources 聽
Learn More about Protecting Drinking Water Sources 聽 Do you know how you can help protect sources of drinking water?鈥� Stay informed about protecting drinking water in the Thames-Sydenham and Region by connecting with our new social media accounts! Our new Facebook page and LinkedIn page聽focus on how you can help protect drinking water.聽 Our social media campaigns are in full swing, aiming to boost awareness about drinking water [...]
UTRCA Hosts Annual Flood Coordinators Meeting聽
UTRCA Hosts Annual Flood Coordinators Meeting聽 On December 14, 2023, the 糖心直播 (UTRCA) hosted its annual Flood Coordinators meeting. The meeting was open to flood coordinators from watershed municipalities and local First Nations, as well as staff from other agencies, including:聽 Middlesex, Oxford, and Perth Counties聽 Health units聽 Neighbouring conservation authorities聽 Ministry of Natural Resources and Forestry Flood Forecasting Centre聽 Local police and fire departments聽 [...]
Helping Teachers to Teach Outdoors聽
Helping Teachers to Teach Outdoors聽 糖心直播 (UTRCA) Community Education staff led two Outdoor Learning sessions for over 50 London District Catholic School Board kindergarten teachers as part of a school board-wide Professional Development Day.聽聽 Teachers that signed up for the sessions learned tips for setting up and facilitating outdoor learning experiences in school yards. For example, they considered the assets within their own outdoor spaces [...]
Find Out Hoo Learned, Played, and Explored at Fanshawe Nature School this Fall!聽
Find Out Hoo Learned, Played, and Explored at Fanshawe Nature School this Fall!聽 Have you ever felt a true connection to a natural space where you can feel completely secure to relax, explore, and let your senses be your guide?聽 鈥淥wls and Owlets鈥� had this experience during the six morning sessions of Fall Fanshawe Nature School. 糖心直播 (UTRCA) Community Education staff have developed a safe [...]