SNC advises that the Flood Outlook Statement issued on March 10th has been upgraded to a Flood Watch.
Weather Forecast: Environment Canada is forecasting warmer temperatures beginning Friday afternoon with a high of 7°C, followed by a daytime high of 16°C over the weekend in addition to 10-15 mm of rain forecasted on Sunday afternoon into Monday.
SNC advises that the Flood Outlook Statement issued on March 4th will be extended to March 18, 2025. Warmer temperatures and rain will continue throughout the week and flooding of low-lying areas, floodplains, and areas with poor drainage may be possible.
Weather Forecast: Environment Canada is forecasting warmer temperatures and the possibility of rain at the end of the week. Daytime temperatures are expected to reach 13°C by Saturday. Rainfall amounts of 10-15 mm Saturday overnight into Sunday are forecasted.
SNC advises that warmer temperatures and forecasted rain will mark the beginning of the spring freshet.
Weather Forecast: Environment Canada is forecasting warmer temperatures and rain today and tomorrow. Daytime temperatures are expected to reach up to 10oC. Rainfall amounts over the next two days are expected to be between 10 mm and 25 mm.
South Nation Conservation (SNC) is inviting residents in the City of Ottawa to engage in public consultations regarding updated floodplain mapping for areas along Quaile Creek. This study aims to manage flood and erosion risk and ensure sustainable development practices for the region.
South Nation Conservation (SNC) is reminding residents that although it is the middle of winter, everyone should remain cautious when venturing out near lakes, rivers and riverbanks.
Wetland restoration efforts are underway at the Two Creeks Forest Conservation Area in South Dundas, led by South Nation Conservation (SNC) in partnership with Ducks Unlimited Canada (DUC). Together, they are working to restore vital wetland habitats to improve the health of the local environment.
The St. Lawrence River Institute of Environmental Sciences (River Institute), South Nation Conservation (SNC), and Raisin Region Conservation Authority (RRCA) have teamed up to address one of Canada’s most aggressive invasive species, Phragmites australis, through a collaborative project supported by the Ontario Phragmites Action program’s Invasive Phragmites Control Fund.
Weather Forecast: Environment Canada is forecasting approximately 25 mm to 40 mm of rain over a 24-hour period starting late Tuesday, December 10th, 2024, accompanied by temperatures that are above zero.
Environmental Conditions: Water runoff and flows may increase in the coming days due to expected precipitation and melting snow.
The South Nation and Raisin Region Conservation Authorities are inviting the public to provide feedback on proposed updates to the local Drinking Water Source Protection Plan which was established in 2014. This document, developed under the Clean Water Act, outlines strategies to safeguard the source water that supplies municipal drinking water systems.
As the cold weather blows in and the winter season is about to begin in Eastern Ontario, South Nation Conservation (SNC) has started to close its seasonal Conservation Areas and is currently removing safety booms and shoreline docks along rivers in the region.
