South Nation

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.

South Nation Conservation (SNC) cautions residents that water levels are expected to rise significantly over the next few days.  SNC is upgrading the “Flood Outlook” statement issued on April 3, 2017 to a “Flood Watch”.  The purpose of this bulletin is to provide information regarding the forecasted weather and the potential of flooding throughout the SNC jurisdiction.

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

It’s that time of year; one of the most scenic across the 4,384 km2 South Nation Conservation (SNC) jurisdiction, with rivers and streams shedding winter ice, opening up to the coming spring, summer and fall.

It’s also the most dangerous time of year around watercourses. Children are attracted by the ice breakup and the high water. Some tend to wander very close.

Join South Nation Conservation (SNC) on April 1 and 2 to discover the world of sweet Ontario maple syrup during Maple Weekend organized by the Ontario Maple Syrup Producers Association.

Ontario maple syrup farms are known for producing some of the highest quality syrup in the world. During Maple Weekend, local producers will demonstrate how syrup is made – whether by boiling the sap in a cauldron over an open fire, or processing it through high-tech RO systems and modern fuel-efficient evaporators, the results always taste great!

Two major riparian rehabilitation projects have been completed by South Nation Conservation (SNC) staff under the City of Ottawa’s Water Environment Strategy (WES), a program designed to protect the health of city waterways, wetlands and groundwater.

The primary thrust of WES is to reduce and repair the impact of human activity while helping to ensure safe, abundant drinking water; supporting agriculture, recreation and tourism; lessening the impact of flooding; and sustaining fish and wildlife.

An Agricultural Forest Cover Committee has been established thanks to funding provided by 16 municipalities in the South Nation River Watershed. This Committee will help provide recommendations to municipalities and the South Nation Conservation (SNC) Board on management of forests on agricultural lands.