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for most of Western Ontario, and is therefore highly susceptible to seasonal flooding. In 1937, such flooding had devastating consequences, destroying over 1,000 homes, and causing millions of dollars in damage.
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welfare in the area and gives tours to local kids on school field trips. As of 2023, the current headquarters for the UTRCA is next to Fanshawe Lake at the Fanshawe Conservation Area.
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Swamp, is a Class 1 wetland east of London attached to the Dorchester Mill Pond. It is a designated as an
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Golspie Swamp, northwest of Woodstock, is one of the largest remaining wooded areas in Oxford County.
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is a Class 2 Provincially Significant wetland and largest wetland in the watershed.
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The Upper Thames River Conservation Authority manages three conservation areas:
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Today, the Upper Thames River Conservation Authority is mainly a
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