South Nation

Are you looking ahead to spring projects and planning to develop within the watershed near a river, stream, floodplain, wetland, slope, or shoreline?  

If so, South Nation Conservation (SNC) is reminding residents from across its 4,441 km² jurisdiction in Eastern Ontario to contact its Approvals Team before proceeding. 

Weather Forecast:

The Water Safety Statement issued on March 31^st, 2022, is being extended based on Environment Canada’s latest forecast that calls for rain starting early Thursday, totaling up to 40 mm by late Friday, April 8^th, in areas across the SNC jurisdiction. 

Environmental Conditions:

Weather Forecast:

Environment Canada is forecasting rain starting late Wednesday, totaling up to 20 mm by Friday, April 1^st in areas across the SNC jurisdiction. 

Environmental Conditions:

Most of the snow and ice has melted across the jurisdiction. Although recent flooding has subsided, water levels and flows are elevated from recent precipitation and snowmelt. Intense periods of rainfall could lead to slippery conditions and rapid increases in water levels and flows. 

Risks:

Discover the sweet world of Ontario maple syrup and join South Nation Conservation’s (SNC) ongoing 75^th Anniversary celebrations with a visit to Oschmann Forest Conservation Area in North Dundas on Saturday, March 26^th from 10:00 am to 2:00 pm!

Weather Forecast:

Environment Canada is forecasting mild temperatures throughout the week, reaching daytime temperatures of 8 ^oC, and the potential for significant periods of rain towards the end of the week and into the weekend totaling up to 40 mm by Saturday, March 26^th. 

As a result of updated rainfall amounts in the forecast, and the potential for increased water levels, South Nation Conservation (SNC) is upgrading from a FLOOD OUTLOOK to a FLOOD WATCH. 

Environmental Conditions:

Weather Forecast:

Environment Canada is forecasting milder temperatures throughout the week, reaching daytime temperatures of 8 ^oC, and periods of rain towards the end of the week and into the weekend totaling up to 17 mm by Saturday, March 26^th. 

Environmental Conditions:

South Nation Conservation (SNC) invites residents to attend an online public information session to learn more about new floodplain and erosion hazard maps for areas along Bear Brook in the City of Ottawa. 

The virtual session will take place on Thursday, March 31^st from 7:00 PM to 8:00 PM and can be accessed by visiting www.nation.on.ca/consultations. 

Weather Forecast:

Environment Canada is forecasting milder temperatures through the week, reaching daytime highs of 8 to 15 ^oC, and rainfall over the weekend totaling up to 50 mm by late Sunday, March 20^th. 

Environmental Conditions:

Runoff is expected due to warmer temperatures, melting snow, and forecasted rainfall. This will lead to increased water levels and flows across the SNC jurisdiction. Ice breakup is also expected. 

Risks:

With winter coming to an end, South Nation Conservation (SNC) is reminding hard-water anglers to exercise caution and plan ahead for the removal of their ice fishing huts as the season draws to a close. The provincial deadline to remove fishing huts from frozen waterbodies in Eastern Ontario is March 15^th. 

Weather Forecast:

Environment Canada is forecasting milder temperatures and rainfall amounts up to 15 mm by late Sunday. 

Environmental Conditions:

Runoff is expected due to forecasted rainfall, warmer temperatures and melting snow. This will lead to increased water levels and flows across the SNC jurisdiction. Ice breakup is also possible. 

Risks: