South Nation

There are many ways for residents to take advantage of subsidies to help plant trees, and South Nation Conservation (SNC) is encouraging interested landowners to contact their office early to help plan their spring planting projects.

SNC will continue to offer a subsidy to landowners in 2020 for 1-acre tree plantings alongside watercourses and farm fields. Tree planting along waterways protects water quality by acting as an organic filter while windbreak planting along farm fields provides wind shelter and protects soil from erosion.

South Nation Conservation (SNC) has again partnered with Delta Waterfowl to deliver the First Hunt Program to over a dozen local youth from across SNC’s jurisdiction in Eastern Ontario, teaching about the importance of developing sustainable hunting skills while under the direct supervision of qualified mentors.

Delta Waterfowl’s First Hunt Program is a beginner’s waterfowl hunting course delivered to youth between the ages of 12 and 15 across North America. SNC has partnered on the program since 2007.

Thanks to the support of TD Tree Days, dozens of volunteers of all ages, TD staff, and local Scouts braved the rain on Saturday, September 28^th to help South Nation Conservation (SNC) plant over 150 potted stock trees and shrubs at Camp Sheldrick in the Township of North Dundas.

Native trees including White Pine, White Spruce, Tamarack, Black Elderberry and Bur Oak were planted along Hess Creek to widen the existing stream buffer, reduce erosion, increase biodiversity and add to local forest cover.

South Nation Conservation (SNC) has downgraded the Flood Watch for the Saint Lawrence River issued on August 20^th, 2019 to a Water Safety Statement.

Weather Forecast:
Rainfall amounts of 10 – 15 mm are forecasted for later this evening through to Saturday, September 28^th.

Environmental Conditions:
Lake Ontario’s water levels are declining but are still expected to remain near seasonal highs over the next several weeks.

South Nation Conservation (SNC) works closely with its 16 partner municipalities to deliver environmental services that protect people and property from natural hazards, support sustainable development, and protect and enhance the local environment.

With support from the United Counties of Stormont, Dundas and Glengarry (SDG), 542 native trees and shrubs will be planted alongside County roadways this month throughout parts of North Dundas, North Stormont and South Glengarry.

South Nation Conservation (SNC) invites residents in the Township of Russell to attend a public open house on October 9^th at the Russell Town Hall to view and comment on new natural hazard maps for areas in Embrun.

Updated floodplain and slope-stability maps were developed for the areas of East York Creek from Route 300 to the Castor River, and the Castor River between Saint Joseph Road and St. Albert Road.

With support from Federal and Provincial funding agencies, South Nation Conservation (SNC) continues to lead the way in local summer student employment. In total, 8 students and recent graduates were employed by the Conservation Authority this summer.

“We’re proud to secure investments that contribute to our local economy and give talented students an opportunity to work in their field of study,” says SNC Communications Lead, John Mesman.

One of the best ways to get a close-up view of South Nation Conservation’s 4,384 square-kilometer jurisdiction in Eastern Ontario is by coach, sitting up high and soaking in local landscapes while learning more about the work the Conservation Authority does on behalf of its member municipalities.

That’s just part of the attraction of the annual SNC Bus Tour on Tuesday, September 17^th, 2019.

South Nation Conservation (SNC) has issued a Level I low water condition for its entire watershed in Eastern Ontario, including the Township of Alfred and Plantagenet and Nation Municipality.

Despite a cool and wet spring and recent isolated rainstorms, an overall lack of precipitation throughout the summer has led to the current low water condition. Records indicate that precipitation over the past three months was at least 20% below normal.

South Nation Conservation (SNC) has downgraded the Flood Warning for the Saint Lawrence River issued on May 17, 2019, to a Flood Watch.

Weather Forecast:
There is a risk of severe thunderstorms and strong winds on Wednesday, August 21, 2019.

Environmental Conditions:
Lake Ontario’s water levels are declining, which will continue into the fall. Levels are still expected to remain near seasonal highs over the next several weeks.