One of the best ways to get a close-up view of the local landscape is by coach. You don’t have to focus on the driving, you’re up high looking through expansive windows, and the seats are extra comfy.
Beautiful High Falls Conservation Area in Casselman will be the site of South Nation Conservation (SNC) 7th annual free Youth Fishing Day Camp, from July 8-10.
“High Falls along the South Nation River has the look and feel of a classic summer fishing hole,” said SNC Communications Assistant Holly Nyenkamp.
But 10 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.
South Nation Conservation (SNC) in partnership with the City of Ottawa has been working on updating floodplain mapping since 2012. Floodplain mapping is updated using LIDAR technology and streams are prioritized based on age of mapping, as well as land use and future development. Mapping is an important tool that identifies environmental features such as flood hazard areas to help protect residents and their properties. The maps support development reviews, manage drainage features and are used by City Emergency Services in case of extreme weather events.
Returning May 21, the South Nation Conservation (SNC) headquarters office in Finch will remain open Thursdays until 7 p.m. to provide clients seeking permits and approvals with an extended service option.
Last year, the Board of Directors decided on the late opening, and with last year’s success, extended office hours will be offered once again until Thanksgiving.
South Nation Conservation (SNC) is pleased to announce the continued partnership with United Counties of Prescott and Russell (UCPR) in supporting the Woodlot Advisory Service. UCPR is contributing $30,000 for program delivery; part of this funding will help subsidize a management plan under the Managed Forest Tax Incentive Program. Boisés Est is also a supportive partner of this program.
For more information, contact Joseé Brizard, Team Lead, Forest Resources at 1-877-984-2948, ext. 231 or jbrizard@nation.on.ca.
It’s that time of year… time to plant trees.
For the past 20 years, South Nation Conservation (SNC) has offered community tree planting services within its jurisdiction. This year, 120,000 trees will be added to the region’s forest cover.
While orders have already been delivered for 2015, there are still some seedlings left to be sold, please contact SNC Forestry Technician Cheyene Ramsey at 877-984-2948, ext. 295 to learn more!
Twenty firefighters across the United Counties of Prescott and Russell participated in Spill Response Training on April 25.
The training compliments a previous session that was offered by South Nation Conservation (SNC) in 2008 and 2009.
The purpose of this training was to refresh local fire departments on how to respond to a hazardous material spill to ensure the safety of the community and protect local drinking water sources. The safety of first responders is very important when dealing with hazardous material spills.
South Nation Conservation (SNC) has accepted yet another land donation from a resident of its 4,382 square km jurisdiction.
This time, it’s 3.6 forested acres in La Nation Municipality owned by Maurice Chabot. A celebration of the gift was held April 24.
The ceremony included La Nation Mayor Francois St. Amour, other local politicians, SNC board members, staff, members of the public, and Maurice Chabot.
With much of the area snow cover melted away, revealing a winter’s worth of garbage accumulation, it’s time for the 6th annual Cache-in, Trash-Out (CITO) hosted by South Nation Conservation (SNC) and Geocachers of Eastern Ontario (GEO).
Date: April 9, 2015
Time: 3:30 pm
Prepared by: South Nation Conservation
SOUTH NATION JURISDICTION – South Nation Conservation is issuing an Updated Watershed Conditions Statement. SNC cautions that watercourses are flowing rapidly and expected to rise slowly over the next week.
