South Nation

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.

South Nation Conservation (SNC) was proud to take part in the It’s All About the River Festival, held on Saturday, July 12, 2025, along the beautiful Morrisburg Waterfront. Hot, sunny summer weather, brought together over 35 exhibitors and hundreds of visitors to celebrate the cultural, environmental, and recreational importance of the St. Lawrence River.

South Nation Conservation (SNC) is proud to welcome seven post-secondary students and recent graduates to its team this summer, thanks to continued support from Federal and Provincial funding programs.

“We’re proud to welcome our summer students again this year. This group of talented students will get hands-on experience in their fields of study,” says John Mesman, SNC’s Managing Director. “Every summer, we’re inspired by the energy and passion local youth bring to our conservation work.”

As summer approaches, South Nation Conservation (SNC) is excited to welcome visitors back to its seasonal Conservation Areas across
Eastern Ontario.

With the return of warmer weather and green landscapes, all SNC parks and boat ramps are now officially open for public use.

In preparation for the May Long Weekend, docks are now installed and gates opened at the following boat launch locations:

This FLOOD WARNING upgrades the Flood Watch issued April 25, 2025, for areas along the Lower Ottawa River (Arnprior to Hawkesbury).

Water levels and flows have been steadily rising along the Ottawa River due to recent rainfall combined with ongoing snowmelt in the northern basin. Additional increases are expected over the coming days, with further rain and meltwater forecast.