South Nation

South Nation Conservation (SNC) is reminding residents from its member municipalities affected by the 2019 Ottawa River flooding that they have until September 4^th to apply to the Disaster Recovery Assistance for Ontarians program to receive financial assistance from the Province.

The Provincial Government has activated its disaster relief program for several areas along the Ottawa River, including four of SNC’s member municipalities: the City of Ottawa, Clarence-Rockland, Alfred and Plantagenet, and Champlain.

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

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

Weather Forecast:
There is a risk of severe thunderstorms and strong winds on Saturday, July 20, 2019.

Environmental Conditions:
Lake Ontario’s water levels rose slightly following this week’s severe thunderstorms. Water levels have since stabilized and will continue declining but will remain near seasonal highs for the next several weeks as record inflows from Lake Erie are expected to continue.

Flooding and other high-water impacts continue to be reported around the upper Saint Lawrence River during periods of active weather.

South Nation Conservation (SNC) works with community partners to host family-friendly environmental events along local waterways throughout the summer to showcase the local environment and provide cost-effective recreational opportunities for families and visitors.

“It’s All About the River” will take place on Saturday, July 20^th, from 11:00 am to 4:00 pm, along the Morrisburg Waterfront in partnership with the South Dundas Chamber of Commerce and Ontario Power Generation.

South Nation Conservation (SNC) has planted over 136,000 native trees and shrubs this spring planting season across its 4,384 square-kilometer jurisdiction in Eastern Ontario through forestry programs, municipal and community partnerships, tree giveaways and planting events.

“We work with our 16 member municipalities, local landowners and community partners to plant trees and shrubs to create a greener summer and future, and to increase local forest cover,” explains Cheyene Brunet, SNC Forestry Technician. “We’re extremely happy with how many trees we planted this spring.”

Weather Forecast:
Rainfall of 5 to 10 mm and strong winds are possible Friday, July 5 and Saturday, July 6, 2019.

Environmental Conditions:
Lake Ontario’s water levels have been declining but will remain near seasonal highs for the next several weeks as record inflows from Lake Erie are expected to continue.

Flooding and other high-water impacts continue to be reported around the upper Saint Lawrence River during periods of active weather.

Three more schools from across South Nation Conservation’s (SNC) jurisdiction have colourful aquatic murals installed on schoolyard fences to inspire and remind communities to conserve and protect water resources and the local environment.

This June, SNC partnered with Russell Public School, École élémentaire catholique Sainte-Thérèse-d'Avila in Marionville, and Vimy Ridge Public School in the City of Ottawa to administer the Stream of Dreams interactive eco-education program to over 1,100 local elementary students.

Are you planning an environmental or recreational event for your community this summer? South Nation Conservation (SNC) is now accepting applications for its Community Environmental Grants Program.

Non-profit groups are encouraged to apply to receive a grant of up to $300 to help offset the costs of their event or activity. The program has four grant categories: River, Heritage, Agri-Environmental and Community Outreach.

Weather Forecast:

Rainfall of 20 to 40 mm and strong winds are possible Monday, June 24, 2019 through Wednesday, June 26, 2019.

Environmental Conditions:
Lake Ontario’s water levels have slightly declined this past week. Although, with record inflows from Lake Erie expected to continue, water levels will remain near seasonal highs for the next several weeks.

Flooding and other high-water impacts continue to be reported around the upper Saint Lawrence River during periods of active weather.

Risks:

Weather Forecast:
Rainfall of 15 to 25 mm and strong winds are possible Saturday, June 15, 2019.

Environmental Conditions:
Lake Ontario’s water levels have reached the record peaks observed in 2017 as of two weeks ago and have since slightly dropped and stabilized.

Levels are already at critical values in some areas. Flooding and other high-water impacts continue to be reported around the upper Saint Lawrence River during periods of active weather.