Watershed Conditions – Safety Bulletin – March 31st, 2017 – 2:30 p.m.

Yesterday, the Lower Thames watershed received between 40 and 50 mm of rain.  Areas in the Upper Thames watershed received up to 25 mm.  While additional rainfall had been predicted for today, no significant amounts appeared. Local watercourses rose and […]

Watershed Conditions – Safety Bulletin – March 30th, 2017 – 11:00 a.m.

Environment Canada has issued a Special Weather Statement predicting total rainfall amounts of 25 to 40 mm for today and tomorrow, with the potential of additional rain from thunderstorms.  This morning has already seen between 5 and 10 mm of […]

Are the Lower Thames Valley Conservation Areas free in 2017?

No, they’re not. If you ordered the FREE 2017 Parks Canada Discovery Pass in celebration of our country’s 150th anniversary, you’ll have an incredible time exploring Canada’s national park system. Before you hang that pass on the mirror and head out to […]

The Elgin Clean Water Program is now offering an incentive for Elgin County farmers to plant cover crops.

“Guided Hikes and Tours Offered” Come on out to Longwoods this March Break!

Mount Brydges – Looking for something to do with the kids over March Break?  Why not ‘step into nature’ and get some fresh air and exercise at Longwoods Road Conservation Area and the Ska-Nah-Doht Village & Museum!  It’s affordable and […]

“Conservation Authority Budget Approved for 2017” LTVCA Holds Annual General Meeting

Ridgetown – The Lower Thames Valley Conservation Authority (LTVCA) held its Annual General Meeting (AGM) on February 16 at the University of Guelph Ridgetown Campus in the Municipality of Chatham-Kent.  Linda McKinlay was elected as Chair and Hilda MacDonald as […]

Watershed Conditions – Flood Outlook – February 6th, 2017 – 1:30 p.m.

Current weather forecasts are calling for rainfall amounts, in the Lower Thames watershed, totally between 15 and 35 mm tonight through Tuesday night.  Rainfall predictions for the upstream areas of the watershed are predicted to be on the lower end. […]

Join Us at the LTVCA Stewardship Night – Guest Speaker Mathis Natvik!

Come join the Lower Thames Valley Conservation Authority staff at our Stewardship Night in Chatham-Kent on Tuesday, February 28, 2017 from 7 – 10 pm at the Country View Golf Course in Dover Centre. The evening will feature special guest […]

February 22 LTVCA Stewardship Open House Mount Brydges

Watershed Conditions – Flood Outlook – January 12th, 2017 – 2:30 p.m.

Overnight, the Lower Thames watershed received only a few mm of rain, much less than predicted.  The weather system moving through around noon has dropped around 10 mm of rain, more than predicted.  Most of the snow has already melted […]