Stewardship

Environmental stewardship in Southwestern Ontario with the LTVCA.

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Agriculture Program

Farm grants in Southwestern Ontario for higher yield, better crop quality & lower inputs.

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Education

Are you interested in conservation & Indigenous education?

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Service Disruption:

Service Disruption: Ska-Nah-Doht Museum at Longwoods Road Conservation Area will be closed until 2 p.m. on Thursday, October 29, 2026.

All offices at Longwoods Road Conservation Area are currently experiencing an internet and phone outage. This outage may last a number of days. Staff are adjusting their work flow accordingly. Please reach out by email, or contact our main office in Chatham (519-354-7310 x 0) if you require immediate assistance. (posted October 28, 2026)

Ska-Nah-Doht Museum will also be closed November 11 and 13, 2026.

Welcome to the Lower Thames Valley Conservation Authority.

The Lower Thames Valley Conservation Authority (LTVCA) works with local communities to manage natural resources of all the streams flowing into the Thames River from the village of Delaware to Lake St. Clair through flood control, erosion prevention, and environmental conservation.

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Inclement Weather Notice:

Please be aware that through the winter months Conservation Area may close due to unsafe conditions. We do our best to maintain roads and parking through out our Conservation Areas however we cannot always garantee maintenance after inclment weather. Please check our website or social media for Conservation Area Closures.

Flood Status

Shorelines

Normal

Rivers & Streams

Normal

Low Water Status

Normal

Flood Notices Water Levels

The Lower Thames Valley Conservation Authority acknowledges that the land on which we operate is the traditional territory of First Nations people who have longstanding relationships to the land, water and region of southwestern Ontario.

We also acknowledge the local lower Thames River watershed communities of this area which include:

Chippewas of the Thames First Nation

Oneida Nation of the Thames

Munsee Delaware Nation

Delaware Nation

Caldwell Nation

Walpole Island First Nation

We acknowledge the first nations people within the villages, towns and cities of our communities. We value the significant historical and contemporary contributions of local and regional First Nations and all of the Original peoples of Turtle Island (North America). We are thankful for the opportunity to live, learn and share with mutual respect and appreciation.