South Nation

South Nation Conservation (SNC) is encouraging property owners to begin planning their tree planting projects for Spring 2026 this Fall. SNC is accepting seedling orders and scheduling free site visits, making this the perfect time to prepare sites, test soils, and secure preferred tree species before the busy planting season.

Through partnerships with Forests Canada and the City of Ottawa’s Green Acres Program, SNC offers affordable full-service tree planting that includes sourcing and delivering seedlings, site preparation, planting, and tending.

WINCHESTER, Ontario – The Township of North Dundas and its partners are pleased to report that the wildfire at the Alvin Runnalls Forest within the Morewood Bog is now under control.

Following a week of ground-level suppression, supported by recent rainfall and coordinated efforts from local firefighters, no visible signs of fire remain at the site. Monitoring will continue and public access will remain restricted until further notice.

South Nation Conservation (SNC), with financial support from the City of Ottawa, has launched a series of environmental stewardship projects across three natural properties:

The Eastern Ontario Farm Stewardship Collaborative—which brings together Conservation Authorities, Ducks Unlimited Canada, Forests Canada, Watersheds Canada, Just Food, and other partners—is proud to launch the Resilient Agricultural Landscape Program (RALP) – Marginal Lands Initiative. This new funding opportunity will support farmers and rural landowners in implementing on-the-ground projects that improve soil and water health, restore habitat, and build climate resilience.

WINCHESTER, Ontario – South Nation Conservation (SNC), together with its provincial and local partners, continues to support the Township of North Dundas as fire crews make steady progress on the wildfire at the Alvin Runnalls Forest within the Morewood Bog.

Fire Status & Operations

WINCHESTER, Ontario – Township of North Dundas fire services are battling a 100-acre fire burning within the Morewood Bog at the Alvin Runnalls Forest. Firefighters have been on the scene since Sunday night.

The fire remains out of control but is contained to public property within the bog. No injuries have been reported and there is currently no threat to nearby structures. The cause is not yet known.

South Nation Conservation’s Water Response Team has declared a Level 3 (Severe) Low Water Advisory for the South Nation Conservation Jurisdiction.

Level 3 conditions indicate that water supply no longer meets demand in certain regions and ongoing drought conditions are putting increased pressure on surface and groundwater supplies. Under this advisory, all water users are asked to reduce water use and suspend non-essential water uses until natural supplies begin to recover.

The Water Response Team for the South Nation Conservation jurisdiction has approved moving from a Level 1 (Minor) Low Water Condition (declared August 1, 2025) to a Level 2 (Moderate) Low Water Condition for the South Nation River Watershed. Level 2 (Moderate) conditions indicate minor supply issues have been observed. Under this Low Water Advisory, all water users are being requested to reduce non-essential water use by 20%.

Conditions across the South Nation Conservation jurisdiction have reached the Level I Low Water threshold under Ontario’s Low Water Response Program. This is the first sign that water supply could become a concern. Level 1 results in a request for a voluntary 10 per cent reduction in water use by all water users.