South Nation

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

Environment and Climate Change Canada forecasts 40-60 mm of precipitation today and tomorrow with localized rainfall amounts of over 100 mm possible, especially in the St Lawrence Valley area. The forecasted rain will increase runoff to all watercourses within the watershed this week. Water levels are currently slightly above normal for this time of year.  

On Saturday, July 15, Moose Creek residents received a free tree or shrub from South Nation Conservation (SNC) at the Moose Creek Community Centre.  This annual event was supported by Green For Life (GFL) Environmental Inc. in Moose Creek.  Nearly 60 plants were handed out to the community, including Norway spruce, Burr oak, Silver maple, Hackberry, Highbush cranberry, and Gray dogwood.  In photo from left to right: Sean Bryan (SNC), Ronda Boutz (SNC), Nigel Sollows (Moose Creek Resident), Lorena Sollows (Member of Moose Creek Recreation Association).

For the third year in a row, South Nation Conservation (SNC) hosted a Family Fun Fishing Derby at Jessup’s Falls Conservation Area in Plantagenet. Despite the rainy weather, nearly 40 people were in attendance on July 8 to enjoy the local favorite hotspot for fishing. Participants competed for prizes for the largest and smallest fish and enjoyed a free BBQ lunch and games. Jessup’s Falls Conservation Area is part of SNC’s network of 14 Conservation Areas offering endless recreation opportunities year-round free of charge.

This bulletin is a general safety notice to the public.  Water levels are currently higher than normal for this time of year and continue to rise due to recent rainfall.  An additional 15 mm of precipitation is forecasted for tomorrow. The forecasted rain will further increase the water levels.

Residents are advised to stay away from watercourses where flows are high and where banks might be unstable.  Parents are encouraged to explain these dangers to their children.

Residents of the South Nation River watershed are often surprised to hear its home to some 72 fish species, including several sport fish.

One of South Nation Conservation’s (SNC) major roles is to keep track of locations and populations of the various species while tracking water quality. It does so annually through the Ontario Stream Assessment Protocol (OSAP), explained SNC Resource Technician Ryan Robson.

Join South Nation Conservation (SNC) on July 8, 2017 at the Jessup’s Falls Conservation Area for SNC’s annual Family Fun Fishing Derby!

The Derby will begin at 10:00 am and wrap up at 2:00 pm.  It will be a FREE fun-filled day of fishing, prizes, BBQ, games, and more! 

This statement is an update to South Nation Conservation’s (SNC) Flood Watch: St. Lawrence River issued on June 14, 2017. 

SNC continues to caution residents along low-lying areas of the St. Lawrence River in the Township of Augusta, Township of Edwardsburgh/Cardinal, and the Township of South Dundas. 

South Nation Conservation (SNC) is aware that a number of dead fish, known as a fish kill, has been reported in the South Nation River.

The Ministry of the Environment and Climate Change (MOECC) is the responding agency and is investigating the situation.

Public inquiries should be directed to the MOECC Cornwall District Field Office at 613-933-7402.  

South Nation Conservation (SNC), McIntosh Park Committee, and Chalmers United Church invite you to Berwick on June 25 for a fun-filled day for the family!

The day’s events begin at 10:30 am and will wrap up at 3:00 pm.  There will be a free lunch with music and children’s games at the McIntosh Park Conservation Area located at 6 Cockburn Street, Berwick, Ontario. 

This statement is an update to South Nation Conservation’s (SNC) Flood Watch: St. Lawrence River issued on May 30, 2017. 

SNC continues to caution residents along low-lying areas of the St. Lawrence River in the Township of Augusta, Township of Edwardsburgh/Cardinal, and the Township of South Dundas.