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Registration Now Open for SNC Summer Fish Camps

South Nation Conservation (SNC) is thrilled to host its annual Youth Fish Camp this summer! To kick off the 13th year, an additional camp and location have been added to the schedule to reach more youth across the watershed.  

The popular youth summer camps are held in July and August 2022 at the Cass Bridge Conservation Area in Winchester, High Falls Conservation Area in Casselman, Jessup’s Falls Conservation Area in Plantagenet, and new this year, the Cardinal Legion Way Park in Cardinal.

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WATERSHED CONDITIONS: WATER SAFETY STATEMENT

Weather Forecast:

A Water Safety Statement is being issued based on Environment Canada’s latest forecast that calls for additional rain this week, totaling up to 25 mm by Sunday, May 21st, in areas across the SNC jurisdiction. 

Environmental Conditions:

Water levels and flows are elevated from recent rainfall. Intense periods of rainfall could lead to slippery conditions and rapid increases in water levels and flows. 

Risks:

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SNC Breaks A Second-Consecutive Tree Planting Record

This year South Nation Conservation (SNC) is once again on path to plant a record number of native trees and shrubs across its 4,441km2 jurisdiction this spring. 

Beating last years record by a few hundred trees, over 230,000 trees will go into the ground in 2022. The previous record dates to 1993 when 193,000 trees were planted by the Conservation Authority, and the average amount of trees typically planted annually by SNC is about 150,000. 

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SNC Conservation Areas and Boat Launches Set to Reopen

A sure sign that summer is right around the corner is the reopening of South Nation Conservation’s (SNC) seasonal properties!

SNC is installing safety and debris booms ahead of its water control structures throughout the region, including Crysler, Casselman, Russell and Plantagenet. Once water levels allow, the next step is to install docks at the following Conservation Areas and partner boat launching sites:

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SNC Celebrates 75th Annual General Meeting, Welcomes New Board Executive

South Nation Conservation (SNC) offered a look back on 75 years of conservation during its Annual General Meeting (AGM) on April 21st, 2022: from the beginning in 1947 when the Authority was established to address concerns of poor land, water quality and forestry practices, to present day achievements that include improved floodplain mapping to help protect people and property from natural hazards and forest conservation efforts across Eastern Ontario.

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Water Conditions Statement: Flood Outlook — Lower Ottawa River

A Flood Outlook Statement is being issued for areas along the Lower Ottawa River (Arnprior to Hawkesbury). Based on forecasted precipitation and anticipated snow melt, levels and flows along the Ottawa River are expected to increase over the next few days as a result of the onset of the spring freshet in the Ottawa River basin.  

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Plan Your Spring Projects With SNC

Are you looking ahead to spring projects and planning to develop within the watershed near a river, stream, floodplain, wetland, slope, or shoreline?  

If so, South Nation Conservation (SNC) is reminding residents from across its 4,441 km2 jurisdiction in Eastern Ontario to contact its Approvals Team before proceeding. 

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WATERSHED CONDITIONS: WATER SAFETY STATEMENT

Weather Forecast:

Environment Canada is forecasting rain starting late Wednesday, totaling up to 20 mm by Friday, April 1st in areas across the SNC jurisdiction. 

Environmental Conditions:

Most of the snow and ice has melted across the jurisdiction. Although recent flooding has subsided, water levels and flows are elevated from recent precipitation and snowmelt. Intense periods of rainfall could lead to slippery conditions and rapid increases in water levels and flows. 

Risks:

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