South Nation

A Flood Outlook Statement is being issued for areas along the Lower Ottawa River (Arnprior to Hawkesbury).

Based on a large weather system from Texas that brought 15 to 75 mm of precipitation over much of the Ottawa River basin between April 11 and 13, levels and flows along the Ottawa River have begun increasing due to spring runoff. Residents along the shores of the Lower Ottawa River should be aware that throughout the spring freshet period water levels can rise rapidly at times and cause minor flooding in low-lying areas.

SNC is extending the Water Safety Statement issued on April 4th, 2024.

Weather Forecast: Environment Canada has issued a forecast expecting up to 40 mm of rainfall by Saturday morning. This advisory follows elevated water levels resulting from last week’s snow and subsequent snowmelt.

Environmental Conditions: Snowmelt combined with anticipated rainfall Thursday continuing into Saturday may result in increased water levels and flows in rivers, potentially causing nuisance flooding in low-lying areas.

Weather Forecast: Environment Canada has issued a snowfall warning for Thursday with 5-10 cm of snow expected, changing to a mix of flurries and rain showers on Friday. This warning follows Wednesday’s precipitation mix with approximately
15 mm of rain and 10 cm of snow.

Environmental Conditions: Snowmelt due to warmer temperatures combined with anticipated rainfall Friday may result in increased water levels and flows in rivers, potentially causing nuisance flooding in low-lying areas.

South Nation Conservation (SNC) held its Annual General Meeting at its office in Finch, Ontario on March 21^st, 2024. The meeting highlighted key moments of SNC’s 76^th year within the 2023 Annual Report, held the election of the SNC Board Executive for 2024-25 and confirmed the membership and Chair of the new Watershed Advisory Committee.

A Water Safety Statement is being issued for areas along the Lower Ottawa River (Arnprior to Hawkesbury).

This winter has been characterised by unseasonably warm temperatures, below-average precipitation in many locations and several melt events. As of mid-March, the amount of water in the snowpack is well below average for this time of year across the Ottawa River watershed. The snow is essentially gone in the south-east portion of the basin and well below average elsewhere for this time of year.

The Raisin Region Conservation Authority (RRCA) and South Nation Conservation (SNC) are looking forward to partnering once again with local municipalities to offer 10,000 free tree seedlings to residents in their watershed jurisdictions in Eastern Ontario.

Weather Forecast: Environment Canada is forecasting mild weather with the potential of 20 to 40 mm of rainfall beginning Saturday and carrying over into Sunday. The rain may mix with snow by Sunday evening. Temperatures are expected to return to below zero late Sunday evening.

Environmental Conditions: Snowmelt due to warmer temperatures, combined with anticipated rainfall may result in increased water levels and flows in rivers, potentially causing nuisance flooding in low-lying areas.

Weather Forecast: Environment and Climate Change Canada is forecasting continued mild weather, with up to 35 mm of rainfall by Wednesday evening. Temperatures are expected to return to below zero late Wednesday evening and Thursday morning before increasing to daytime highs of 10 degrees or higher over the weekend.

Weather Forecast: Environment and Climate Change Canada is forecasting continued mild weather until Tuesday evening, resulting in possible snow melt. Temperatures are expected to return to below zero temperatures Tuesday evening.

Environmental Conditions: Snowmelt due to warmer temperatures results in increased water levels and flows in rivers, potentially causing nuisance flooding in low-lying areas. Unstable ice conditions may also be present in systems.  

With winter weather and snow packed trails, South Nation Conservation (SNC) is reminding visitors that over 25 km of recreational trails are waiting to be explored at Conservation Areas in Eastern Ontario.

Included in the trail network is the Two Creeks Forest Conservation Area near Morrisburg that has opened for winter recreation. SNC has recently completed tree management to help re-open the 4 km of trails that have been restricted over the last two years due to flooding, trail, and tree damage.