Recent Projects

Phosphorus Filter

The UTRCA partnered with the Thames River Clear Water Revival and the Ministry of the Environment’s Showcasing Water Innovation Program to try innovative Best Management Practices.

Phosphorus has been identified as the number one water quality issue for Lake Erie. With this in mind, the UTRCA and partners are working to reduce phosphorus in the Thames watershed.

Conservation Farming

The London Community Foundation helped fund conservation farming structures and techniques to improve water quality in London and Middlesex County.

Constructing a Wetland

Staff from the UTRCA teamed up with staff from the SCRCA to construct a wetland to improve water quality and biodiversity. Thanks to the London Community Foundation for funding this project!

Stratford Shoreline Project for Fish Habitat

UTRCA staff worked with the Rotary Club of Stratford to control erosion and build fish and wildlife habitat along the north shore of Lake Victoria.

North Kettle Creek Watershed Evaluation Project

UTRCA staff interview landowners from the North Kettle Creek watershed about how best management practices are reducing phosphorus and soil loss.

Saving Soil with Agricultural Berms

UTRCA staff visit farms as part of the North Kettle Creek Watershed Evaluation Project. The UTRCA helps landowners with technical and financial assistance for soil protection projects such as berms.