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Firefighters Participate in Spill Response Training to Protect Local Drinking Water Sources

Twenty firefighters across the United Counties of Stormont Dundas and Glengarry participated in Spill Response Training on June 27.

The training compliments a previous session that was offered by South Nation Conservation (SNC) in 2008 and 2009.

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Young participants sought for annual memorial hunt

The South Nation Delta Waterfowl Chapter is inviting area residents aged 12-15 to apply for the annual youth hunt.

Now in its eighth year, the program mentors young people in safe hunting practices and waterfowl habitat. It’s a joint project of South Nation Conservation and the Delta Waterfowl Chapter which cover all costs.

The program consists of three weekends in which participants take two training courses, culminating with a goose field hunt in October. There are 10 spots available.

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Come on out for a day of family fun in Berwick June 28!

South Nation Conservation (SNC) is inviting families to come to Berwick on June 28 for a fun filled day of family fun, starting with a hike and geocaching tutorial at Warwick Forest Conservation Area at 10 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.

Warwick Forest and McIntosh Park Conservation Areas are located in Berwick, North Stormont. Warwick Forest located on Berwick Rd, approximately 6 km east of Berwick, and McIntosh Park is located at 6 Cockburn Rd, Berwick.

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Great time at SNC Family Fun Derby 2015!

South Nation Conservation (SNC) was pleased to host a Family Fun Derby on June 20 at Jessup’s Falls Conservation Area, in Plantagenet. We want to extent a big thank you to all partners and participants that attended the event. This free fun-filled day of shoreline fishing, games and prizes promoted angling opportunities in the area and encourages families to get outdoors and go fishing. Prescott-Russell Tourism was on location for the event, as well as the Ottawa Fly Fishing Society who did a fly fishing demonstration for participants.

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Alfred-Plantagenet Groundwater Study

The United Counties of Prescott and Russell and the Township of Alfred and Plantagenet have partnered with South Nation Conservation and the Ontario Geological Survey to study groundwater across the Township of Alfred and Plantagenet.

The purpose of the study is to develop maps of expected groundwater quantity and quality.  The maps will help to assess the development potential of properties where wells are required as the water supply. 

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SNC expands protected forest cover once again

South Nation Conservation (SNC) has acquired another parcel of forested land to add to the inventory of forests being protected within its 4,300 square-km jurisdiction.

The latest site consists of about 238 acres. It’s located at 5725 Garlandside Road, Ottawa, in the former Township of Cumberland. Adjacent to another SNC holding, the acquisition is a partnership between SNC, the City of Ottawa and the Ontario Heritage Trust (OHT).

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