Wednesday, March 25, 2026
Labatt Breweries of Canada and the Upper Thames River Conservation Authority (UTRCA) announced a new partnership focused on protecting and improving local water systems through community-driven action and research.
The partnership includes a $10,000 investment from Labatt towards developing a volunteer-driven community science program featuring tools and training to monitor local waterways and contribute to long-term conservation efforts, a UTRCA release said.
“Water is an essential ingredient in brewing and protecting it is a responsibility we take seriously. This partnership is about taking action at the local level, supporting the communities where we live and work and ensuring the health of our waterways for generations to come,” Labatt Breweries of Canada vice-president of legal and corporate affairs Jeff Ryan said.
“This collaboration with Labatt represents a meaningful step forward in engaging our community in hands-on watershed stewardship. By investing in volunteer-driven water monitoring and stewardship programs, we’re building the foundation for a stronger, more resilient Upper Thames River watershed,” UTRCA general manager Tracy Annett added.
Date collected will also inform future restoration projects across the region, the release said, including tree planting, invasive species management, habitat creation and river cleanups.
The investment will also support the launch of a Labatt employee volunteering program designed to engage Labatt teams directly in environmental stewardship, including an Earth Day river cleanup in London, ON.
