South Nation

South Nation Conservation (SNC) offered a look back on 75 years of conservation during its Annual General Meeting (AGM) on April 21^st, 2022: from the beginning in 1947 when the Authority was established to address concerns of poor land, water quality and forestry practices, to present day achievements that include improved floodplain mapping to help protect people and property from natural hazards and forest conservation efforts across Eastern Ontario.

The Flood Outlook Statement issued on April 14^th is still in effect for areas along the Lower Ottawa River (Arnprior to Hawkesbury). 

A Flood Outlook Statement is being issued for areas along the Lower Ottawa River (Arnprior to Hawkesbury). Based on forecasted precipitation and anticipated snow melt, levels and flows along the Ottawa River are expected to increase over the next few days as a result of the onset of the spring freshet in the Ottawa River basin.  

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.