South Nation

This statement is an update to South Nation Conservation’s (SNC) Flood Warning: Ottawa River issued on May 4, 2017.

SNC continues to caution residents that water levels in the Ottawa River continue to increase significantly.

Environment and Climate Change Canada continues to forecast high precipitation from tonight until Sunday which will contribute to high water levels and localized flooding along the Ottawa River.

SOUTH NATION JURISDICTION ALONG THE OTTAWA RIVER – South Nation Conservation (SNC) cautions residents in the Township of Alfred and Plantagenet that water levels in the Ottawa River continue to increase significantly.

Environment and Climate Change Canada (Ottawa Macdonald-Cartier International Airport station) is forecasting approximately 50 mm rain from tonight until this weekend which will contribute to high water levels and localized flooding along the Ottawa River.

South Nation Conservation (SNC) cautions residents that water levels are expected to rise this week due to heavy rainfall.

Environment and Climate Change Canada is forecasting approximately 30-60 mm rain for this week. The forecasted weather will cause fast runoff to watercourses, which will increase river levels and flows throughout the South Nation watershed.  

May 1, 2017

SOUTH NATION JURISDICTION ALONG THE OTTAWA RIVER – South Nation Conservation (SNC) cautions residents in the Township of Alfred and Plantagenet that water levels in the Ottawa River may increase significantly.

Environment and Climate Change Canada is forecasting approximately 30-60 mm rain for this week which may contribute to high water levels and some localized flooding along the Ottawa River.

Save the Date!  On May 11, South Nation Conservation (SNC) will be opening its doors to schools and the public for an exciting event to celebrate their 70 years of environmental conservation. 

After nearly 300 participants from local schools end an Eco-Adventure Day at SNC, SNC’s public Open House will begin.  The Open House will take place at SNC’s Administration Office, 38 Victoria Street in Finch, ON, from 2:00 pm to 7:00 pm.  Everyone is welcome!

April 26, 2017

SOUTH NATION JURISDICTION ALONG THE OTTAWA RIVER – South Nation Conservation (SNC) has ended the Flood Watch issued April 21, 2017 for the Ottawa River along the municipal boundary of the Township of Alfred and Plantagenet.

The Ottawa River Regulation Planning Board has reported water levels on the main stem of the Ottawa River between Chats Lake and the Montreal are expected to continue to slowly decline over the next few days.

SOUTH NATION JURISDICTION ALONG THE OTTAWA RIVER – South Nation Conservation (SNC) cautions residents in the Township of Alfred and Plantagenet that water levels in the Ottawa River remains high and continue to increase significantly.

High precipitation so far in April and ongoing snowmelt from the northern storage reservoirs of the Ottawa River watershed are contributing to high water levels and some localized flooding along the Ottawa River.

South Nation Conservation (SNC) cautions residents that water levels are expected to significantly increase in the upper portion(Township of Alfred and Plantagenet) of the South Nation watershed and the Ottawa River. 

April 13, 2017

With the last little bit of snow cover long gone, a winter’s worth of garbage accumulation is now revealed, just in time for the 8^th annual South Nation Cache-In, Trash-Out (SNCITO) event hosted by South Nation Conservation (SNC) and the Geocachers of Eastern Ontario.

South Nation Conservation (SNC) is downgrading the “Flood Watch” statement issued on April 6^th to “Flood Outlook” as the water levels in rivers and streams are receding. The purpose of this bulletin is to provide information regarding the forecasted weather and the potential of flooding throughout the SNC jurisdiction.