South Nation

Local not-for-profit community groups can now apply to receive up to $300 in funding through South Nation Conservation’s (SNC) Community Environmental Grants Program to help plant trees and shrubs, community gardens, or host a community event in 2021.

SNC’s Community Environmental Grants Program has traditionally supported community events across the Conservation Authority’s watershed jurisdiction that promote recreational use of our rivers, protect the environment, or celebrate our natural heritage. 

South Nation Conservation (SNC) is calling on interested contractors to submit tenders to undertake sustainable harvesting operations this year.

For some, the notion of sustainably harvesting trees from forests may seem like an oxymoron and could naturally give the perception of environmental damage. But sustainable tree harvesting is part of managing the long-term health of forests and harvest operations are needed to help transform plantations into healthy, naturalized forests.

Member municipalities within South Nation Conservation’s (SNC) watershed jurisdiction appoint representatives to the Board of Directors, which oversees SNC’s budget, programs, and environmental services.

The Conservation Authority’s four volunteer Standing Committees also help review programs and develop recommendations for the Board.

SNC’s environmental stewardship success depends upon local, community partnerships to build strong, sensible programs with broad-based support.

Today on Bell Let’s Talk Day, South Nation Conservation (SNC) is joining the conversation around mental health and promoting the benefits of being outdoors.

According to the Canadian Mental Health Association (CMHA), higher levels of depression are reported in winter months as compared to summer months. Combined with the ongoing pandemic, people may be feeling more anxious and stressed.

The United Counties of Prescott and Russell (UCPR), as well as the United Counties of Stormont, Dundas, and Glengarry (SDG) have partnered with South Nation Conservation (SNC) to complete a Natural Heritage Systems (NHS) study in Eastern Ontario.

An NHS is a network of interconnected natural features such as forests, rivers, wetlands, and agricultural lands. These systems are made up of core natural areas and natural linkages that support wildlife movement and natural processes necessary to maintain biological diversity, natural functions, and ecosystems.

South Nation Conservation (SNC) is reminding residents that although winter is fully upon us, you should remain cautious when venturing out onto the ice.

The Conservation Authority notes that ice formation on the South Nation River has been sporadic and several spots are not yet thick enough for use.

Ice thickness is not usually uniform and can vary depending on outside temperatures, water current and flows, and snow cover. SNC recommends that ice should be at least 15 to 20 cm thick for skating, walking, or pond hockey, and even thicker for snowmobiles.

Weather Forecast:
Rainfall of up to 50 mm is forecast to begin Thursday, December 24^th, and will continue into Friday morning, December 25^th, 2020.

Environmental Conditions:
Water levels across the jurisdiction are typical for this time of the year. Soils are frozen and there is an average amount of snow cover across the jurisdiction.

Risks:
Precipitation, above freezing temperatures and snowmelt may result in higher than normal water levels throughout the watershed.

In a year filled with challenges, South Nation Conservation (SNC) adapted and showcased how reliable and valuable the work of Conservation Authorities is for municipalities and residents.

SNC works with 16 member municipalities across a 4,441 square-kilometer watershed jurisdiction that surrounds the South Nation River in Eastern Ontario.

Are you donating to local charities this holiday season? Do you want your donation to make a difference in your community, and help to protect and restore the local environment? Why not consider donating to your local Conservation Authority!

South Nation Conservation (SNC) is a not-for-profit, community-based environmental organization that relies on donations and self-generated revenue to spearhead certain environmental initiatives across its 4,441 square-kilometer watershed jurisdiction in Eastern Ontario.

South Nation Conservation (SNC) manages over 20,000 acres of Community Forest and Lands across its 4,441 square-kilometer jurisdiction in Eastern Ontario.

Guided by on-the-ground data collection and field monitoring, SNC identifies properties every year in need of environmental stewardship and restoration work to protect, restore and enhance natural cover, ecosystem function, and wildlife habitat.