South Nation

South Nation Conservation (SNC) has introduced a new dock to its day-use Conservation Areas infrastructure which provides greater accessibility to those with mobility issues as well as safer access for all users.

The aluminum dock was officially opened July 17 at Jessup’s Falls Conservation Area on the south side of Highway 17 west of Plantagenet.

The dock features low angle entry, wide ramp and railings, toe guard, high floatation tanks for greater stability, and greater surface area to address general increased use at the Jessup’s Falls location.

South Nation Conservation (SNC) staff is active this summer surveying private and public property as part of flood plain mapping in rural areas of the City of Ottawa.

In Phase 3 of the program, the following streams are currently being surveyed: Greys Creek from Manotick Station Road to Snake Island Road, Cassidy and McCooeye drains from Pana Road to the Castor River, and Devine and Marshall Seguin municipal drains.

The work is all part of a five-year partnership with the city and also includes Mississippi Valley and Rideau Valley Conservation Authorities.

This year marks the 9th summer SNC has partnered with the Ontario Federation of Anglers and Hunters (OFAH) to host an Invasive Species Community Outreach Liaison. Read more to find out what Sydney Allen is doing this summer!

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.

South Nation Conservation (SNC) with support from Ontario Power Generation (OPG) wants to help farmers and rural landowners protect grassland bird species.

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.

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.

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.

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.