Lower Thames

Conservation

Stewardship

Environmental stewardship in Southwestern Ontario with the LTVCA.

Agriculture Program

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

Education

Are you interested in conservation & Indigenous education?

Service Disruption

Ska-Nah-Doht Museum / the Resource Centre will be closed Monday, February 9, 2026.
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We apologize for the inconvenience.

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.

Flood Status

Shorelines

Normal

Normal

Normal

Normal

Normal

Rivers & Streams

Normal

Watershed Conditions
Statement – Flood Outlook

Normal

Normal

Normal

Low Water Status

Normal

Low Water
Level 1 Condition

Normal

Normal

Normal

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.

The Lower Thames Valley Conservation Authority includes:

3,275

square kms of land

2,200

kms of waterways

70

different tree species

3,275

square kms of land

2,200

kms of waterways

70

different tree species

Visit a conservation area

The LTVCA has 18 different conservation areas where you can unplug and explore nature.

Environmental stewardship

Do you have urban or agricultural land that you want to restore? We can help you.

Local events

Looking to get out, get involved, and improve our local habitats and waterways?

What you can do at the Lower Thames Valley Conservation Authority Areas:

Birding

Boat Launch

Camping

Cycling

Event Rentals

Fishing

Hiking

Memorial Forests

Paddling Activities

Winter Sports