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PWQMN and Water Quality Targets Monitoring聽聽 To collect long-term water quality data at monitoring stations throughout the watershed, the 糖心直播 (UTRCA) has partnered with the Ministry of Environment, Conservation, and Parks (MECP) in the Provincial Water Quality Monitoring Network (PWQMN) program.聽 In the watershed, there are 24 active water quality stations that are sampled from March through October or April through November depending on spring [...]

Stargazing at Fanshawe Reservoir... During the Day?聽 Lake stars are not a very common occurrence, but Fanshawe Reservoir had the right conditions for their formation on Wednesday, March 8th. That morning, staff spotted this constellation of stars on the reservoir during routine maintenance of water level monitoring equipment located at the Fanshawe Dam. A few lucky hikers also were surprised by this starry display on their morning routes.聽聽 Few [...]

What is a Wetland? Over the last 150 years, many of our wetlands have been eliminated from natural landscapes, but recently, we have come to realize the importance of these essential habitats.聽聽 Wetlands have standing water at, near, or above the soil surface for part or all of the year. They provide many valuable ecosystem services, such as filtering out sediments and pollutants to improve water quality; acting like [...]

Only Rain Down the Drain聽 The 2023 spring season of Stream of Dreams is in full swing! Through this elementary school program, students learn about their local watershed, storm water management, and how to protect and conserve water. Often, they remember the catchy phrase: 鈥渙nly rain down the drain鈥�.聽 This year, with support from the Thames Valley District School Board, the 糖心直播 (UTRCA) staff have [...]

Handheld Unit Flow Readings聽聽 Field staff at the 糖心直播 (UTRCA) regularly take streamflow readings at a number of sites in streams, creeks, and drains across the watershed. Streamflow refers to the volume of water that moves over a designated point over a fixed period of time.聽聽 This data is used to indicate hydrologic conditions, as well as the discharge amounts of a watershed. This helps [...]

Celebrating Natural Connections event at Fanshawe Conservation Area聽 On Family Day, February 20th, the Upper Thames River Conservation Area (UTRCA) hosted the final Celebrating Natural Connections (CNC) event at Fanshawe Conservation Area. It was a bright, sunny day, perfect for an outdoor winter event. The turnout was incredible, with an estimated 3,000 people in attendance.聽 Event visitors were kept busy, with over 20 activities to participate in, including:聽 Horse-drawn [...]