The South Nation Conservation Water Response Team has maintained the Level 3 Low Water Condition across the SNC jurisdiction.  Level 3 conditions indicate that water supply no longer meets demand in certain regions and ongoing drought conditions are putting increased pressure on surface and/or groundwater supplies. Under this advisory, all water users are asked to reduce water use and suspend non-essential water uses until natural supplies begin to recover.  Read more

Conservation Authorities Were Created “For the People, By the People” — SNC Highlights Importance of Local Governance and Community Accountability Read more

South Nation Conservation (SNC) is encouraging property owners to begin planning their tree planting projects for Spring 2026 this Fall. SNC is accepting seedling orders and scheduling free site visits, making this the perfect time to prepare sites, test soils, and secure preferred tree species before the busy planting season. Through partnerships with Forests Canada and the City of Ottawa’s Green Acres Program, SNC offers affordable full-service tree planting that includes sourcing and delivering seedlings, site preparation, planting, and tending. Read more