The Thames River Watershed

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Names: Askunesippi, Antler River, La Tranche, The Thames
Area of Drainage Basin: 5,825 sq. kms (2250 sq. miles)
Length of Drainage Basin: 200 kms (120 miles)
Length along River: Lake St. Clair to London 187 km, London to Tavistock 86 km, and London to Mitchell 77 km
Highest Elevation: 420 m (1380 ft), east of Stratford
Population: Approximately 532,000 (1995 data)
Jurisdiction: All or part of 7 Counties and 57 Municipalities
Fish: 97 of Ontario's 150 fish species
Endangered Species: 37 of the 275 in Canada (1996 data)
Water Flows: In about 36 hours from Tavistock to London and in 3 to 4 days from London to Chatham

Copyright: © Urban League of London 1997
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