South Nation

A first in Eastern Ontario - South Nation Conservation (SNC) hosted a 3-day student conference last October, bringing students together to learn more about growing environmental challenges.

The St. Lawrence River Student Summit, the first of its kind, brought nearly 100 high school students together to learn about their local environment, get hands-on experience of local issues and unite to come up with potential solutions to problems like the lack of proper treed habitat along watercourses.

South Nation Conservation (SNC) works with municipalities, partner organizations, and woodlot owners to promote the sustainable management of local forest cover across its 4,384 km² jurisdiction.

 Since 2009, SNC has worked with partners like Ontario Power Generation to offer free site visits and advice to property owners interested in learning more about their woodlots.

WATERSHED CONDITIONS: WATER SAFETY STATEMENT

South Nation Conservation cautions that watercourses are expected to rise over the next week due to above-freezing temperatures and rainfall.

Environment and Climate Change Canada forecasts 5 to 15 mm of freezing rain throughout the region on Monday night and Tuesday morning. Freezing temperatures are forecasted early Tuesday morning and will rise throughout the day.

Are you looking to immerse yourself in protecting our local natural resources this summer? South Nation Conservation (SNC) is now accepting applications for summer student positions!

Current college and university students are encouraged to apply for SNC’s summer positions, lasting 4-months. Job opportunities are available within: Communications and Outreach, Corporate Services, Engineering, Property and Approvals, and Stewardship.

Although it may be the middle of winter, it’s not too early to start planning your yard beautification projects for this spring! South Nation Conservation (SNC) is now accepting tree orders until March 1, 2018.

Residents of the jurisdiction can order conifer and deciduous trees and shrubs from SNC at a reduced rate through the 2018 Tree Planting Program.

South Nation Conservation cautions that watercourses are expected to rise over the next week due to above-freezing temperatures and rainfall.

Rain gauges within the region have recorded between 10 to 20 mm of rain since January 11, 2018, which will increase water levels and flows throughout the South Nation jurisdiction.

South Nation Conservation (SNC) invites residents and visitors to enjoy their network of trails that remain open throughout the winter season at local Conservation Areas.

“The groomed trails offer packed snow, facilitating a variety of winter activities including, snowshoeing, cross-country skiing, hiking, on-leash dog-walking, birding, and geocaching,” mentioned Philip Duncan, SNC’s Property and Approvals Assistant.

Extreme weather makes the news frequently. Locally, South Nation Conservation (SNC) reduces risk to life and damage to property by providing municipalities and residents with advance notice of potential flooding.

Flood forecasting responds to weather events experienced in a watershed and compares them over time. Flood forecasting and warning is also an important response to intense precipitation events.

In addition to flood forecasting, SNC is currently updating and improving floodplain and slope-stability maps for the City of Ottawa contained within SNC jurisdiction.

Are you planning an environmental or recreational event for your community? You may be eligible for a grant to help offset your costs through South Nation Conservation’s (SNC) Community Environmental Grants Program!

Non-profit organizations are encouraged to apply to receive a grant of up to $300 for their event or activity. The program has four categories: River Grants, Heritage Grants, Agri-Environmental Grants, and Community Outreach Grants.

South Nation Conservation (SNC) works closely with property owners, municipalities and partner organizations to acquire land of environmental, social, geographical or economic value for conservation.  

As a non-profit land trust, SNC acquires property to protect through purchase or donation. As a registered charitable organization, SNC is also able to receive ecological gifts through Canada’s Ecological Gifts Program, which offers significant tax benefits to property owners who donate their land.