South Nation

Cass Bridge Conservation Area in Winchester will be the site of South Nation Conservation’s (SNC) 8^th annual free Youth Fish Camp, from July 6-7.

“Cass Bridge along the South Nation River has the look and feel of a classic summer fishing hole,” said SNC Communications Assistant Holly Nyenkamp.

But participants aged 10-15 will have to be on their toes too. Using provided gear, they’ll learn the rules, where to drop a line, selecting equipment, baiting – including fly tying, and casting.

Fifty six acres of forested land bought as a gift on Christmas Eve, 1973, has become the latest parcel acquired by South Nation Conservation (SNC) to be preserved for posterity.

The Blom Property in the Township of North Dundas was officially welcomed into the fold of SNC public lands during a ceremony at the site that took place Saturday, June 4. The event included a few words from the Blom family, a ribbon cutting, tour of the property, refreshments and cake.

On Monday May 30, in partnership with the City of Clarence-Rockland and JML Development, approximately 150 trees and shrubs were planted in Hammond as part of a buffer enhancement project to naturalize a municipal drain. Red oak, white pine, Norway spruce, red osier dogwood and speckled alder were among the tree and shrub species planted; the area will also be seeded with a wildflower and grass mix.

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As of May 30, 2016, South Nation Conservation (SNC) has issued a precipitation triggered level I low water condition encompassing SNC’s entire jurisdiction.

South Nation Conservation (SNC) partnered with the Dundas Federation of Agriculture, North Dundas District High School and Tagwi Secondary School for an Innovation, Creativity and Entrepreneurship ICE Training Project. ICE Project is a component of the Specialist High Skills Major Agriculture Program.

SNC hosted program participants on May 18th for a day of problem solving and solution generation in regards to real world, sector related issues. The challenge for the 2016 group was “How to increase the adoption of best management practices in the South Nation watershed?”

With great sadness and regret, SNC has learned of the passing of Mr. Claude Cousineau.  SNC has lost a long-time supporter, friend, and colleague.

South Nation Conservation (SNC) signs twinning charter with two watershed-based organizations, SMAGE des Gardons from France and l'Organisme de concertation pour l'eau des bassins versants de la rivière Nicolet (COPERNIC) in Quebec, as a cooperative approach for integrated water resource management.

An agreement was in place between COPERNIC and SMAGE des Gardons to share expertise between the two watersheds and SNC was asked to join the partnership in 2014.

Returning May 19, the South Nation Conservation (SNC) administration office in Finch will remain open Thursdays until 7 p.m. to provide clients seeking permits and approvals with an extended service option.

For the past two years, extended office hours will continue beginning the May long-weekend until Thanksgiving.

“With the greater demand for permits and approvals handled by SNC staff, in the spring, summer and early fall, the extended hours help provide residents with effective customer service” explained Carl Bickerdike, Acting Team Lead, Corporate Services.

On Saturday, May 7, 500 trees were planted on Municipal land, in partnership with La Nation Municipality and l ’Association des scouts du Canada. SNC partnered with Ontario Power Generation to fund this event. In 2016, La Nation Municipality committed to planting a 40 acre parcel of land over a 3 year period which will contribute to future wildlife habitat and increased forest cover.

It’s that time of year… time to plant trees.

For over 20 years, South Nation Conservation (SNC) has offered community tree planting services within its jurisdiction. This year, SNC is pleased to announce that over 140,000 trees will be planted, contributing to the region’s forest cover.

“Community and residential tree planting is a great way to help boost local forest cover,” says Cheyene Ramsey SNC Forestry Technician.” “Tree planting not only helps increase property value and local forest cover, but promotes forest connectivity and wildlife habitat.”