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 9th, 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.
Weather Forecast: The remnants of Hurricane Beryl are expected to reach Ontario on Wednesday, bringing significant precipitation. Environment Canada forecasts 40 to 80 mm of localized rainfall,
with the heaviest rain expected to remain south of the region where rainfall warnings have been issued – though notes that the confidence in the track of the weather system is low.
South Nation Conservation (SNC), Rideau Valley Conservation Authority (RVCA) and the Raisin Region Conservation Authority (RRCA) are welcoming public input on updated development policies and wetland mapping used in Conservation Authority permitting.
With summer fast approaching, South Nation Conservation (SNC) is reopening its seasonal Conservation Areas, marking the changing season and welcoming the return of lush, green landscapes.
All parks and boat ramps are now accessible to
the public!
In preparation for the reopening of seasonal Conservation Areas ahead of the May
Long Weekend, docks are being installed and gates will be unlocked at the following
boat launches:
As warmer temperatures settle in, so do the prevalence of ticks in the region.
South Nation Conservation (SNC) would like to remind residents and visitors to be vigilant when outdoors and take precautions against tick bites to reduce the risk of Lyme disease and other tick-borne illnesses while enjoying nature.
