South Nation

Weather Forecast:

Environment and Climate Change Canada is forecasting 10-20 mm of freezing rain later this evening. The freezing rain may continue for several hours into Wednesday morning before turning into rain.

Environmental Conditions:

Water levels are slightly above normal across the jurisdiction, but are currently receding to normal levels.

Risks:

The forecasted weather is likely to produce high water levels and possible nuisance flooding in low-lying areas across the jurisdiction.

Join South Nation Conservation (SNC) on April 7 and 8 to discover the world of sweet Ontario maple syrup during Maple Weekend, organized by the Ontario Maple Syrup Producer’s Association.

Ontario maple syrup farms are known for producing some of the highest quality syrup in the world. During Maple Weekend, local producers will be offering a range of activities including fresh syrup sampling, pancake breakfasts, sugarbush trails, sugar-making demonstrations, taffy on snow, horse-drawn sleigh rides and more!

South Nation Conservation (SNC) recently produced their State of the Nation Watershed Report Card providing assessments on forest cover, wetland cover and water resources in the area.

Members appointed by South Nation Conservation‘s (SNC) 16-member municipalities were confirmed at the Authority’s Annual General Meeting on Thursday, March 15, 2018.

A new executive team was elected after Francois St-Amour, Mayor of Nation Municipality and Warden of the United Counties of Prescott-Russell did not seek re-election as Chair. 

Are you planning an environmental or recreational event for your community? South Nation Conservation (SNC) is now accepting applications for their 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.

Since 2000, SNC has proudly hosted a Maple Education Program during syrup season, welcoming 1,000 regional students annually. In recent years, Sand Road Maple Farm was purchased by SNC employee Angela Coleman and her husband Scott.

Once Coleman was named SNC’s General Manager, to avoid any actual or perceived conflicts of interest, a decision was made to redevelop SNC’s program.

February 22, 2018

This statement is an update to the Water Safety Statement issued on February 16, 2018.

Weather Forecast:

SNC’s rain gauges have recorded 20-30 mm of rainfall over the past 48 hours. No further rain is expected. Environment Canada is forecasting above zero temperatures during the day and just below zero at night for the next few days. 

Environmental Conditions:

South Nation Conservation’s (SNC) Board of Directors has approved new membership to broaden the stakeholder engagement on its Forest Conservation Working Group. The SNC Board represents 16-member Municipalities in Eastern Ontario.

Watershed Conditions: Water Safety Statement

February 16^th, 2018

Weather Forecast:

A significant weather system is forecasted to cross the province over the weekend and into next week. Environment and Climate Change Canada is forecasting 20-40 mm of rain starting Monday, February 19^th through Wednesday, February 21^st. In addition, above freezing temperatures are forecasted starting Sunday, February 18^th.   

Environmental Conditions:

Save the date! South Nation Conservation (SNC) invites septic system designers, installers and contractors to attend its Annual Septic Meeting on March 29, 2018.

“This year’s session will feature discussions on new changes to the Ontario Building Code (OBC), general inspection procedures, permit applications, and will provide the opportunity for participants to share expertise and experiences,” said Monique Sauve, SNC’s Lead Inspector – Part VIII – OBC – Septic Systems.