South Nation

For many, the summer is a time for holidays, relaxation, and downtime; a time to get outdoors and explore the beauty of the local landscapes found across South Nation Conservation’s (SNC) 4,441 square-kilometer jurisdiction in Eastern Ontario. 

For SNC, it’s time to take advantage of the warm weather and monitor local streams and waterways to take a snapshot of watershed health and guide future development and stewardship projects. 

With the August long weekend just around the corner, South Nation Conservation (SNC) is encouraging the public to take advantage of its over 12,000 acres of public natural space, including a network of 14 day-use Conservation Areas, free of charge as always. 

A partnership between South Nation Conservation (SNC) and the City of Ottawa is helping to curb the spread of the invasive Emerald Ash Borer across Canada’s capital through an Ash Tree Replacement Program.

City of Ottawa property owners could be eligible to receive up to $500/tree in cost-share funding towards the removal and replacement of an infected ash tree on their property this year, up to a maximum of $5,000. The City of Ottawa funding is limited to a first-come, first-serve basis.

Despite the rain received in the month of June, South Nation Conservation’s (SNC) Water Response Team upheld a Level 1 Low Water Condition for its entire watershed in Eastern Ontario on June 30, 2021.

Due to a drier than usual spring and the lack of precipitation, conditions in the South Nation River Watershed meet the threshold for a Level 1 Low Water status under the Ontario Low Water Response Program.

Low Water Conditions are determined based on precipitation and stream flow indicators.

For the 12^th year, South Nation Conservation (SNC) is looking forward to hosting their annual summer Youth Fish Camp at 3 outdoor Conservation Areas in Eastern Ontario. Last year SNC did not hold any youth camps due to the ongoing COVID-19 Pandemic.

The popular youth summer camps are held in July and August at the Cass Bridge Conservation Area in Winchester, High Falls Conservation Area in Casselman, and Jessup’s Falls Conservation Area in Plantagenet with a limit of 15 youth per camp.

South Nation Conservation’s (SNC) popular Community Environmental Grants Program has traditionally encouraged and supported community events across the Conservation Authority’s Eastern Ontario watershed jurisdiction that promote recreational use of our rivers, protect the environment, or celebrate our natural heritage. 

Since 2015, SNC has awarded over $35,000 through its Grant Program to community groups and non-profit organizations, helping to host various fundraisers, river races, community clean-ups, environmental fairs, and fishing derbies.

Despite the rain received this week, South Nation Conservation (SNC) has issued a Level I Low Water Condition for its entire watershed in Eastern Ontario. 

Due to a drier than usual spring and the lack of precipitation, conditions in the South Nation River Watershed now meet the threshold for a Level I Low Water status under the Ontario Low Water Response Program.

Low Water Conditions are determined based on precipitation and stream flow indicators.

SNC has re-opened public boat launches, river access points and select Conservation Areas, with certain COVID-19 precautions in place.

Eager anglers and boaters from across South Nation Conservation’s (SNC) 4,441 square-kilometer jurisdiction in Eastern Ontario can (safely) get ready for the season.

Play structures are open, but washrooms will remain closed during the Stay-at-Home Order. Please only visit these areas with members of your own household. If using facilities, or when in close contact with others consider wearing a mask.

South Nation Conservation (SNC) donated 1,100 tree seedlings to hospital nurses for National Nurses Week as the Pandemic continues through its second year.

Frontline healthcare staff at the Glengarry Memorial Hospital, Winchester District Memorial Hospital, and the Cornwall Community Hospital received special thank you gifts of free trees from SNC during the Authority’s busy spring tree planting season.