South Nation

One of the best ways to get a close-up view of the local landscape is by coach. You don’t have to focus on the driving, you’re up high looking through expansive windows, and the seats are extra comfy.

That’s just part of the attraction of the annual South Nation Conservation (SNC) bus tour coming up September 18^th, rain or shine. The bus departs SNC’s office in Finch at 8 am, returning at 4 pm.

The cost is $15/person, including lunch. First-come, first-served for reservations.

South Nation Conservation (SNC) and the City of Ottawa have partnered to launch the Ash Tree Replacement Pilot Program to assist City of Ottawa residents affected by the invasive Emerald Ash Borer (EAB).

Landowners may 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 (10 trees). Funding is limited to a first-come, first-serve basis.

South Nation Conservation’s (SNC) 10^th annual Youth Fish Camps have officially wrapped for the 2018 season. In total, 45 children aged 9 to 13-years old were hosted at three separate camps this summer, which took place at High Falls Conservation Area in Casselman, Cass Bridge Conservation Area in Winchester, and Jessup's Falls Conservation Area in Plantagenet.

Despite significant isolated storms in recent weeks, South Nation Conservation (SNC) is advising residents that the watershed will continue to remain in Level 1 Low Water Conditions under the Ontario Low Water Response Program.

More than 75 players and 25 sponsors helped South Nation Conservation (SNC) set a new fundraising record at its annual Friends of SNC Golf Tournament, which took place this year on August 9 at Nation Golf Club in Curran. Approximately $6,000 was raised to go towards the Conservation Authority’s new spring Maple Education Program.

“We have to thank everyone who participated, sponsored or donated to the tournament, making it our most successful one yet,” says John Mesman, SNC Team Lead, Communications.

South Nation Conservation (SNC) will be hosting their annual Friends of SNC Golf Tournament this year at Nation Golf Club in Plantagenet on Thursday, August 9. All funds raised at the tournament will go towards the relocation of SNC’s flagship Maple Education Program.

On July 21, South Nation Conservation (SNC) unveiled their new Community Lands GeoPassport at SNC’s recently donated property: the Oschmann Forest in North Dundas. SNC also issued an important update on the future of their annual Maple Education Program.

South Nation Conservation (SNC) is proud if its environmental programs, some of which have been adopted by other agencies; it’s proud of its staff, many of whom have been on board for most of their careers; and its proud of its close connections to the communities it serves.

Following SNC’s 70^th anniversary in 2017, SNC is also very proud of its dedicated volunteers, many of whom channel their support through the authority’s 20-year-old committee structure.

Due to popular demand, South Nation Conservation’s (SNC) 10th annual Youth Fish Camp will host 3 camps this year: High Falls Conservation Area in Casselman, Cass Bridge Conservation Area in Winchester and Jessup’s Falls Conservation Area in Plantagenet.

“Our fish camp teaches youth the rules of fishing, where to drop a line, selecting equipment, baiting – including fly-tying, and casting. Each of the camp sites offer accessible docks, so youth of all abilities are welcome to join,” said SNC Communications student Samantha DeVries.