South Nation

South Nation Conservation (SNC) has been in the business of forest management and tree planting since they were created almost 70 years ago.  SNC recently completed an intensive analysis of forest cover in their jurisdiction in Eastern Ontario, which revealed an alarming average of 1 million trees being lost per year.

SNC has planted an impressive 2.8 million trees since 1990 and manages 20,000 acres of forested land, including land owned by the United Counties of Stormont, Dundas and Glengarry; however, additional efforts are required to offset the current annual tree loss.

South Nation Conservation’s (SNC) Water Response Team has identified a third area in the western part of SNC’s Jurisdiction that is in a severe (Level 3) drought condition.

The Bearbrook subwatershed, Upper South Nation River (Spencerville) subwatershed and now the Castor River Subwatershed are in a severe drought condition. Despite recent rainfalls, streamflows in these areas remain below 30% of normal summer flows.

As of October 7, 2016, South Nation Conservation’s (SNC) daily hours of operation will return to 8 a.m. - 4 p.m., Monday through Friday, at their office in Finch.

For the third year in a row, SNC offered extended service hours, staying open until 7 p.m. on Thursday evenings between Victoria Day weekend and Thanksgiving weekend.

South Nation Conservation (SNC) is looking for volunteers to plant trees for half a day as part of a North Castor River rehabilitation project coming up this fall.

Two sub-watersheds within the SNC jurisdiction remain under level III (severe) drought conditions according to South Nation Conservation (SNC)’s Water Response Team. The rest of the jurisdiction also continues to be in level II (moderate) drought conditions as originally issued on July 8, 2016.

The Bearbrook and Upper South Nation River (Spencerville) Sub-watersheds are currently in severe drought conditions.

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 fall bus tour coming up September 20^th, rain or shine. The bus departs SNC offices in Finch at 8 a.m., returning at 4 p.m.

It may be narrow, shallow and turbid over most of its 120-km course, but the South Nation River is a haven for anglers with a wide variety of finned species populating its waters.

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

South Nation Conservation (SNC)’s Water Response Team is moving to a level III (severe) drought conditions for two sub-watersheds within the SNC jurisdiction. The rest of the jurisdiction will continue to be in level II (moderate) drought conditions as originally issued on July 8, 2016.

The Bearbrook and Upper South Nation River (Spencerville) Sub-watersheds are currently in severe drought conditions.

News release issued on behalf of the Township of North Stormont

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

August 10th, 2016

The Township of North Stormont, in collaboration with South Nation Conservation will be undertaking improvements to the Crysler Boat Launch. The Boat Launch, which is located at the end of Third Street in Crysler, will have a concrete boat ramp installed to provide better access to the South Nation River.

As fall approaches, it is a special time for many residents of the area. The crisp cool air brings a change in the seasons as summer gives way to autumn, and hunting season.

South Nation Conservation (SNC) owns some 12,000 acres, including forests and wetlands, distributed across its 4,384 square-km jurisdiction. SNC allows hunting on some of its properties and is reminding hunters that they require a hunting permit before accessing SNC owned lands.