South Nation

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 10^th, 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.

South Nation Conservation (SNC) is seeking public input on two draft strategies: the Watershed-based Resource Management Strategy (Watershed Strategy) and the Conservation Lands Strategy. All Conservation Authorities across Ontario are required to develop these strategies by December 31, 2024, as stated in Ont. Reg. 686/21 of the Conservation Authorities Act.

South Nation Conservation (SNC) is encouraging property owners to begin planning their tree planting projects for Spring 2025 this Fall 2024!

SNC has started booking free site visits and accepting orders for locally sourced native trees and shrubs offered at reduced rates through a variety of funding programs.

Thanks to the support of TD Tree Days, volunteers stepped into nature on Sunday, September 15th to help South Nation Conservation (SNC) plant 200 trees and shrubs along the South Nation River, in the Township of North Dundas.

This tree planting forms part of a larger restoration project at the Oak Valley Pioneer Park where significant erosion and bank slumping along the river prompted the need for remediation.

Weather Forecast: Widespread showers with embedded thunderstorms are expected across much of the South Nation Conservation jurisdiction today as the remnants of Tropical Cyclone Debby cross the region. Rainfall amounts of 50 to 80 mm are being forecasted, with the potential for localized rainfall exceeding amounts of 100 mm.

Weather Forecast: Storms related to Tropical Storm Debby are expected to reach Ontario on Friday, bringing significant precipitation. Environment and Climate Change Canada forecasts 50 to 75 mm of rainfall, with the potential for localized rainfall exceeding amounts of 100mm.

Environmental Conditions: Water levels and flows are currently normal for this time of year in the SNC jurisdiction in Eastern Ontario. The anticipated rainfall Friday continuing into Saturday morning may result in increased water levels and flows in rivers.

The Flood Watch issued on July 9^th, 2024, has been downgraded to a Water Safety Statement.

Weather Forecast: SNC’s climate stations received between 30 and 50 mm of rain between Tuesday and Thursday morning and rainy conditions are expected to end Thursday afternoon.

Environmental Conditions: Water levels and flows remain elevated and are expected to decrease in the coming days.