South Nation

For the second year in a row, South Nation Conservation (SNC) was pleased to host a Family Fun Derby on July 9^th at Jessup’s Falls Conservation Area in Plantagenet. We want to extend a big thank you to all partners and participants who attended the event, despite the rainy weather! This free fun-filled day of shoreline fishing, games and prizes promoted recreational opportunities along the South Nation River and encourages families to go fishing.

With the continued lack of rainfall across the South Nation Conservation (SNC) jurisdiction, the SNC Water Response Team has moved the drought conditions from minor to moderate levels, effective July 7.

Since issuing a minor drought warning at the end of May, SNC has not seen conditions improve over the last month. Little rainfall received in June has been sporadic and not enough to improve soil moisture, creeks and groundwater. Environment Canada climate stations in Cornwall, Ottawa, and Brockville, indicated less than 60% of normal precipitation in the last 3 months.

Article published by the National Post on July 6, 2016 regarding current drought conditions.

http://news.nationalpost.com/news/canada/ontario-now-under-severe-drought-in-midst-of-historically-rainless-spring-and-summer-agriculture-canada 

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

Environment Canada climate stations in Ottawa, Cornwall and Brockville indicated the total precipitation for the last three months to be 118.6mm, 85.8mm and 133.1mm, respectively, compared to 2015, where the totals were 234.5mm, 247.2mm and 279.2mm, respectively.  Currently, the precipitation levels for June are 50% less than what they were in 2015.

Press Release issued by David Merpaw – the River Swimmer

Ottawa, ON - On Monday June27 at 2p.m.

Twelve firefighters across the United Counties of Leeds and Grenville participated in Spills Response Training on June 25 2016.

The training compliments a previous session that was offered by South Nation Conservation (SNC) in 2008 and 2009 and this year was offered in partnership with the Mississippi-Rideau Source Protection Region.

South Nation Conservation (SNC) in partnership with Chalmers United Church, is inviting families to come to Berwick on June 26 for a fun filled day of family fun!

The day will start with a hike and geocaching tutorial at Warwick Forest at 10:30 a.m., followed by a free lunch with music and children’s games at McIntosh Park Conservation Area from 12 p.m. – 3 p.m.

The Raisin-South Nation Source Protection Committee has been in place since 2007. The committee members represent  many public and private sectors including municipalities, industry, small business, environmental interests, agriculture and the general public. Many of the original members still sit on the committee today and have worked together to ensure that municipal drinking water sources in the Raisin-South Nation Source Protection Region are protected.

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.