South Nation

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.”

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Invasive Species Community Outreach Liaison:  OFAH sponsored student:  Closing April 28th

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 7th annual Cache-In, Trash-Out (CITO) event hosted by South Nation Conservation (SNC) and the Geocachers of Eastern Ontario.

This year’s rain-or-shine event will be held Saturday, April 23rd beginning at 9 a.m. Participants are asked to meet at the Spencerville Mill to register and to dress according to the weather with good working clothes, footwear and gloves. Garbage bags and other supplies will be provided. 

As part of National Wildlife Week, a Canadian Wildlife Federation (CWF) initiative that runs from April 10th – 16th, 2016, South Nation Conservation (SNC) is very pleased to host a free Education Day in partnership with Friends of the Bird Sanctuary on Tuesday April 12.

The theme for this year’s CWF National Wildlife Week is “Giving Wings to Wildlife Conservation”, which coincides with the 100th anniversary of the Migratory Bird Treaty Act.

 With great sadness and regret, SNC has learned of the passing of Mr. Johnny Whitteker.