South Nation

This statement is an update to the Flood Outlook Statement issued on March 13^th, 2020.

Weather Forecast:
According to Environment Canada, thunderstorms are possible across Eastern Ontario starting on Friday, March 20^th, with total rainfall amounts of 10 to 20 mm. Additional rainfall is possible in some areas depending on thunderstorm activity.

Some thunderstorms may become severe along the St. Lawrence River causing wind gusts upwards of 90 to 105 km/h.

This statement is an update to the Flood Outlook statement issued March 9, 2020.

Weather Forecast:
Environment Canada is forecasting 10 to 30 mm of rain starting Thursday, March 19^th into Friday, March 20^th. Temperatures are expected to rise rapidly at the end of this week.

South Nation Conservation is committed to supporting municipalities, partners and people as the Coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic unfolds.

March 13^th, 2020

Weather Forecast:
Environment Canada is forecasting a freeze-thaw cycle for the next 7 days as high temperatures between 2 to 8°C are expected until Thursday, March 19^th. Forecasted rainfall amounts of 15 to 25 mm are expected to end today and no significant precipitation is in the forecast for the next week.

There will be strong winds of 50 to 80 km/h today and Saturday, March 14^th, and 30 to 50 km/h winds on Sunday, March 15^th.

Weather Forecast:
Environment Canada is forecasting a general freeze-thaw cycle for the next 7 days as well as the potential for 10 to 20 mm of rain starting this evening and lasting through to tomorrow, March 10^th. An additional 10 to 20 mm of rain is also possible at the end of this week, starting Thursday, March 12^th.

Below are the lists of the SNC Board of Directors and Standing Committee 2020 meeting dates.

Municipalities within our jurisdiction appoint representatives to the Board of Directors, which oversee SNC’s budget, programs, and services.

Four Committees review SNC programs and develop recommendations to the Board. SNC’s environmental stewardship success depends upon partnerships to build strong, sensible programs with broad-based support.

More information on SNC Board and Committees:

Are you planning on completing a development project this spring or summer within the watershed near a river, stream, floodplain, wetland, slope, or shoreline?

If so, South Nation Conservation (SNC) reminds residents from across its 4,384 square-kilometer jurisdiction in Eastern Ontario to contact its Property and Approvals Teams for more information before proceeding.

South Nation Conservation (SNC) hosted a free Family Day Weekend snowshoe hike on Saturday, February 15^th at its Warwick Forest Conservation Area in Berwick, North Stormont.

Over 40 local residents showed up to take advantage of free snowshoe rentals available from 10:30 am until 2:00 pm for self-guided tours through the Forest’s 4 kilometres of groomed interpretive trail. SNC also provided free hot chocolate to participants, topping off a great day of family fun.

South Nation Conservation (SNC) invites residents from Nation Municipality, Russell Township, the City of Clarence-Rockland and the City of Ottawa to attend a public open house on Wednesday, March 11^th at the Limoges Annexe from 6:30 pm to 8:30 pm to view and comment on updated natural hazard maps along the South Indian and Lavigne Creeks.

Forests are important natural resources, vital to our communities and the environment. They provide important environmental, economic, social and cultural benefits - and they're worth conserving, restoring and managing. 

Sustainable forest management helps to maintain the long-term health of forests while providing benefits to the environment, surrounding ecosystems, wildlife, and residents.