SNC Image of the Week
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On Tuesday, Guy Lauzon, Member of Parliament for Stormont--Dundas-South Glengarry, announced federal funding of $68,070 towards protecting species at risk and their habitats. Pictured L-R, SNC Chair Ken Hill, MP guy Lauzon, and Roger Houde, General Manager of the Raisin Region Conservation Authority. For more information, click here.
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SNC Events Calendar
South Nation Conservation is involved with or hosting interesting events right across the watershed. Check out our new Events Calendar regularly to find out what's coming up.
See the Calendar
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SNC Golf Tournament!
 On Wednesday, August 25th, SNC hosted its annual golf tournament at Casselview Golf and Country Club in Casselman. Thanks to all the players and sponsors who made the 2010 SNC golf tournament a resounding success. Click here for more information and to view prizes!
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Annual Watershed Tour!
 The annual SNC Watershed Tour will be taking place on Wednesday, September 22nd! This year’s tour will cover projects in the Ottawa-West Prescott/Russell region of the watershed and will include a lunch stop at the Domaine Perrault Winery (a local winery in Navan). The tour begins at SNC’s office in Finch at 8am and returns at 4pm. Please see the attached poster for more details or contact Dana at 1-877-984-2948 ext. 287 or email info@nation.on.ca. We hope to see you there!
Click here to view.
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Canoe The Nation!
 Each year, we challenge you to paddle the Nation! By yourself or with a group, explore the five canoe and kayak routes that the South Nation River has to offer. Prizes include paddles, equipement bags and much more!
Click here to enter.
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Giant Hogweed
 Giant Hogweed is a terrestrial invasive alien species that can grow up to 16 feet in height and form thick dense patches of vegetation. It's clear watery sap contains toxins which react with UV light and cause blisters and burns. Recently the city of Ottawa has reported a sighting of Hogweed in Greely, Ontario. Further updates are on the way. For more information on hogweed, click here.
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Get Your SNC Geocoin
First-edition SNC Geocoins are now available at the SNC office during regular business hours, 8:30 am to 4 pm, Monday through Friday. Geocoins are $10 each, or 5 for $45, all taxes included. Cash or cheque only. Get yours while supplies last!
View the coin
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Tri-Valley Nominations Open
 Do you know of an individual, group or business who has made an outstanding contribution to conservation efforts in the South Nation Watershed? SNC will host the Tri-Valley Awards Gala on October 20th. For more information and nomination forms, click here.
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2010 River Grants
 Does your group or organization have a public event planned that will center around the South Nation River or its tributaries? You could be eligible for an SNC River Grant to help support your event. For more information, and to download an application, Click here
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SNC Accepts Online Donations
 South Nation Conservation often recieves inquiries about how to donate to support conservation projects, like tree planting, fish habitat restoration, and other important initiatives. Donations can be made easily online, and are gratefully accepted. To donate, or to get further information, visit www.canadahelps.org.
If you would like your donation to go to a specific project, please provide details in the message box provided.
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