SNC Celebrates New Forested Land Acquisition
Submitted by Lisa Van De Ligt on Mon, 12/06/2017 - 11:18amThe Oschmann Family recently donated an 18 acre forest near the town of Ormond to South Nation Conservation (SNC) to be preserved for posterity.
The Oschmann Family recently donated an 18 acre forest near the town of Ormond to South Nation Conservation (SNC) to be preserved for posterity.
South Nation Conservation (SNC) is terminating the Flood Outlook Statement: Ottawa River issued on May 30, 2017.
The Ottawa River Regulation Planning Board has stated: “Recent rainfall and ongoing showers over parts of the basin have slowed water level decline in most locations along the main stem of the Ottawa River. In the next few days, water levels are expected to gradually decline in most locations along the main stem of the Ottawa River.”
Due to popular demand, South Nation Conservation’s (SNC) 9th annual Youth Fish Camp will take place at 2 venues this year: Cass Bridge Conservation Area in Winchester and High Falls Conservation Area in Casselman.
“Our free 2-day camp teaches youth the rules of fishing, where to drop a line, selecting equipment, baiting – including fly-tying, and casting. Both Camp sites offer accessible docks, so youth of all abilities are welcome to join,” said SNC Communications Assistant Holly Nyenkamp.
This statement is an update to South Nation Conservation’s (SNC) Flood Outlook Statement: Ottawa River issued on May 23, 2017.
Ottawa River Regulation Planning Board has stated: “Ongoing rainfall of 10 to 30 mm over the basin will slow water level decline in some locations from Mattawa down to the Grenville /Hawkesbury area. Water levels are expected to continue to gradually decline in most locations along the main stem of the Ottawa River over the coming week”.
This statement is an update to South Nation Conservation’s (SNC) Flood Watch: St. Lawrence River issued on May 23, 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.
In any given year, SNC reaches over 4,000 youth through hands-on environmental education programs. Guided by SNC’s environmental specialists, youth learn about water protection and conservation, fisheries, forestry, insects, and even Ontario’s sweet maple industry.
This statement is an update to South Nation Conservation’s (SNC) Flood Watch: St. Lawrence River issued on May 16, 2017.
Environment and Climate Change Canada is forecasting 10 to 15 mm of precipitation for this week, which is not expected to have any significant effect on water levels.
This statement is an update to South Nation Conservation’s (SNC) Flood Outlook Statement: Ottawa River issued on May 16, 2017.
Just in time for the Victoria Day long-weekend, South Nation Conservation (SNC) will be re-opening its parks and docks for day-use!
SNC’s network of 14 Conservation Areas are available free of charge to residents, providing countless recreational opportunities to discover wildlife and their habitat in Eastern Ontario.
Due to high water levels, Jessup’s Falls Conservation Area will remain closed for the next few weeks.
South Nation Conservation’s (SNC) is downgrading the “Flood Warning: Ottawa River” statement issued on May 12, 2017 to “Flood Outlook: Ottawa River”.