EASTERN ONTARIO — South Nation Conservation (SNC) is reminding residents that although winter is fully upon us, you should remain cautious when venturing out onto the ice. The Conservation Authority notes that ice formation on…
FINCH — While the pandemic forced many people to stay home, cancelling summer plans, many people turned to local “staycations” — and South Nation Conservation’s 15 public Conservation Areas welcomed over 170,000 visitors from May…
NATION VALLEY — Residents of the South Nation watershed area continue to be advised to exercise caution when near watercourses as flows may rapidly increase and cause slipper banks and are advised to explain these…
NATION VALLEY — Looking to undertake a small planting project on your property? South Nation Conservation (SNC) says it’s not too late to order tree seedlings through its “Over the Counter” Tree Planting Program for Spring 2021!…
EASTERN ONTARIO — The reality of yet another winter is setting in, and residents throughout the watershed are gearing up for several months of cold weather and snow. In preparation for the change of season,…
Above, Olivia Wright of Brinston donated her watercolour painting of a redheaded woodpecker to help SNC raise funds for tree planting. Courtesy photo FINCH — South Nation Conservation’s (SNC) first ever Art for Trees online…
FINCH — South Nation Conservation (SNC) hosts an online meeting for interested logging contractors later this month because, yes, tree-cutting comprises part of its sustainable forest management activity. Removing less desirable trees from the landscape…
SHANLY — Over 250 culturally significant native trees were planted Sept. 23 on the traditional territories of the Algonquin and Mohawk First Nations in Shanly. Twenty-five community and First Nations partners gathered at the planting…
Above, ‘The Bend In The River’ — a framed photograph by J. Paul Deveau of Russell — is among the donated works in the silent auction. FINCH — South Nation Conservation (SNC) will be holding…
Tom Van Dusen Nation Valley News FINCH — For the past several years, South Nation Conservation has relied on the region’s golfers to help drive its tree-planting program along with environmental education and nature park…
FINCH — Board Members appointed by South Nation Conservation’s (SNC) 16 member municipalities were confirmed at the Authority’s Annual General Meeting (AGM) today, Sept. 17, with Ottawa Councillor George Darouze elected as watershed authority’s new…
FINCH — The South Nation Conservation (SNC) Water Response Team has terminated the Level I (minor) low-water status that was in effect for the lower South Nation River, Bear Brook, and Castor River subwatersheds, while…
NATION VALLEY — As summer gives way to autumn, South Nation Conservation (SNC) reminds hunters and public alike to exercise caution when using those specific SNC properties where hunting is allowed. Hunters should always wear…
FINCH — Thanks to significant rainfall in the last couple of weeks, drought conditions have eased in parts of the South Nation River watershed. South Nation Conservation’s Water Response Team downgraded the Lower South Nation,…
FINCH — With continued inadequate rainfall across South Nation Conservation’s jurisdiction, the authority’s Water Response Team has upgraded the drought advisory notice from Level I (minor) to Level II (moderate) low-water conditions for the entire…
