SNC advises that the Flood Watch Statement updated on March 17th is being extended.
Weather Forecast: Environment Canada is forecasting precipitation amounts up to 10 mm from Thursday to Saturday. Temperatures are expected to return to seasonal day-time highs with sub-zero temperatures at night.
Flood Outlook — Lower Ottawa River
A Flood Outlook Statement is being issued for areas along the Lower Ottawa River (Arnprior to Hawkesbury).
A large weather system brought 10 to 20 mm of precipitation over much of the Ottawa River basin between March 15th and 17th. This system also brought warm temperatures that triggered a rapid melting of snow in the southern portion of the Ottawa River, marking the beginning of the spring freshet in the Ottawa River basin.
SNC advises that the Flood Watch Statement issued on March 14th is being extended.
Weather Forecast: Environment Canada is not forecasting any additional precipitation. Temperatures are expected to drop to -9°C overnight.
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.
