South Nation

It may be narrow, shallow and turbid over most of its 120-km course, but the South Nation River lures anglers from across the jurisdiction with a wide variety of finned species populating its course.

The waterway’s vibrant fishery is confirmed every summer when South Nation Conservation (SNC) monitors and reports on activity within one of the six River reaches: Plantagenet, Lemieux, St. Albert, Berwick, Hyndman and Spencerville, spanning from the headwaters north of Brockville to the Ottawa River near Plantagenet.

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 bus tour coming up September 19^th, rain or shine. The bus departs SNC’s office in Finch at 8 am, returning at 4 pm.

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South Nation Conservation (SNC) is pleased to partner with Ontario Nature for their 2017 Youth Summit for Biodiversity and Leadership this fall! The summit will take place September 22-24 at the YMCA Geneva Park in Orillia, ON.

As part of this partnership, SNC plans to sponsor a youth leader to attend the conference.

“We invite youth to write a letter explaining local environmental issues within their community” said Holly Nyenkamp, SNC’s Communications and Outreach Assistant. “We would also like to know what participants hope to gain from the Summit.”

Robert Graham Conservation Area, located on Glen Stewart Road in Brinston, is the perfect spot to reconnect with nature.  Filled with mature sugar maples and conifers, it provides excellent habitat for wildlife and is open year-round for activities from hiking and snowshoeing to geocaching.

The Conservation Area is Forest Stewardship Council (FSC) certified, meaning that it is managed to standards designed to improve forest health, increase forest productivity, protect species diversity and wildlife habitat, and maintain social benefits, such as outdoor recreation.

If you enjoy exploring local, natural outdoor spaces, South Nation Conservation (SNC) can use your help! With over 12,000 acres of forested land under SNC’s ownership throughout its 4,384 km2 jurisdiction from North of Brockville to Plantagenet, SNC recruits Forest Stewards to help manage and protect their local environment.

South Nation Conservation’s (SNC) is downgrading the Flood Watch Statement for the St. Lawrence River issued on June 22, 2017 to a Water Safety Statement for the Townships of Augusta and Edwardsburgh/Cardinal.

South Nation Conservation (SNC) cautions that watercourses are expected to rise this week and early next week throughout the South Nation River watershed due to heavy rainfall.

Environment and Climate Change Canada forecasts 30-50 mm of precipitation this week and early next week with possible heavy localized rainfall. Water levels are currently slightly above normal for this time of year.  Therefore, the forecasted rain will increase runoff to all watercourses within the watershed from now until early next week. 

Media release courtesy of the Ontario Federation of Anglers and Hunters.

Be on the lookout for a Hit Squad member in a community near you this summer as the Invading Species Awareness Program has 30 students working at partner locations across the province to spread the word about invasive species. One member of the Squad is stationed at South Nation Conservation in Finch this summer.

Celebrate South Nation Conservation’s (SNC) 70th anniversary at the Friends of SNC Golf Tournament taking place at the Casselview Golf and Country Club on August 10!

Funds raised at the tournament will improve accessibility at SNC’s Conservation Areas and offset youth education program fees.

The cost is $100 per golfer for 18 holes, including a power cart, breakfast buffet, and BBQ lunch. Breakfast is at 8:00 a.m. and tee-off is at 9:30 a.m.  Casselview is located at 844 Aurele Road, Casselman ON.