April 12, 2014, 6:00 p.m.
SOUTH NATION WATERSHED – South Nation Conservation (SNC) is updating the “Flood Watch” originally issued on April 6th.
The recent high water levels have peaked and are slowly decreasing allowing for additional instream storage of runoff. The confluence of the South Nation and Ottawa Rivers is ice free allowing better drainage of the system.
April 10, 2014, 12:00 p.m.
SOUTH NATION WATERSHED – South Nation Conservation (SNC) is updating Tuesday’s watershed statement “Flood Watch” originally issued on April 6th.
The storm event and mild temperatures earlier this week are still having an effect on watercourses across the jurisdiction.
Water levels in the South Nation River and tributaries peaked overnight in the south and central portions of the Watershed. Northern portions will peak as flows move towards the Plantagenet area.
April 8, 2014, 5:00 pm
SOUTH NATION WATERSHED – South Nation Conservation (SNC) is updating yesterday’s watershed statement “Flood Watch” originally issued on April 6th.
Environment Canada (EC) is forecasting 3-5 mm of rainfall for tonight. In the last 24 hours, the SNC watershed received approximately 18 mm of rain in the southwest portions of the watershed (Spencerville area) to 29 mm in the remainder of the watershed. It is expected that stream flows will continue to rise and peak within 12 to 24 hours depending on the location in the watershed.
April 7, 2014, 5:00 pm
SOUTH NATION WATERSHED – South Nation Conservation (SNC) is updating the watershed statement “Flood Watch” issued on April 6th as part of the Flood Forecasting and Warning Program. The purpose of this bulletin is to provide information regarding the forecasted weather and the potential of flooding throughout the SNC jurisdiction.
April 3, 2014, 9:00 a.m. SOUTH NATION WATERSHED – South Nation Conservation cautions that watercourses are expected to rise over the week due to above-freezing temperatures.
Environment Canada forecasts a gradual increase in temperatures for the next week with a high of 8 OC on Friday April 4th. Nights are still colder with temperatures below zero. Next week nightly temperatures start rising slowly.
Currently water levels are at normal for this time of year.
Snowpack is decreasing slowly in height however the water equivalent remains steady.
March 31, 2014 – Beginning April 3, South Nation Conservation will provide clients seeking permits and approvals with an extended service option at its headquarters in Finch.
Following a decision by the Board of Directors, as of April the office will remain open Thursdays beyond the regular 4 p.m. closing time until 7 p.m.
The board decided on the late opening following a recommendation from Angela Coleman, SNC Director of Properties and Approvals who observed that some municipalities within the Watershed have taken similar action.
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March 24, 2014 – During South Nation Conservation’s annual meeting March 20, chairman Bill Smirle and vice-chair Doug Thompson were re-elected to their positions for another term. Joining them on the executive once again is past chairman Lawrence Levere.
The board spent most of the session hearing reports and business plans from staff representing various SNC departments. It was clear from presentations that 2014 will be another busy year in the 4,200 square-km South Nation jurisdiction.
March 10, 2014 – South Nation Conservation held its annual information day for septic system contractors within much of its watershed recently and, as usual, there was an impressive turnout.
“There were 48 people in attendance,” said Monique Sauve, chief inspector for septic systems installed under SNC supervision. “There was a mixture of designers, installers, service and product providers, pumpers and engineers.”
