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June 07, 2022

Mosquito Creek Regulations and Hazard Land Mapping Open House

OTTAWA, June 7, 2022 — The Rideau Valley Conservation Authority (RVCA) has completed a hazard mapping study for Mosquito Creek from Mitch Owens Road to the Rideau River, in and around the community of Riverside South. Members of the public are invited to an upcoming open house to review regulation and hazard maps. Much of the area has been regulated since 2017 when hazard mapping was completed for the Rideau River from Hogs Back to Kars (Rideau River Flood Risk Mapping Report from Hogs Back to Kars, July 2017). This 2017 mapping captured Mosquito Creek from the Rideau River to Limebank Road. This new study…

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June 01, 2022

Off-road and offline: Avenza trail maps offer visitors a new way to explore

RIDEAU VALLEY, June 1, 2022 – No cell service? No problem! Visitors to RVCA’s conservation areas can now navigate even our most remote trails with confidence thanks to a new partnership with Avenza Maps. The Toronto-based mobile app offers GPS-enabled maps that can be used offline and without cell service to keep your bearings even in the deepest woods. “Safety is number one, and this is an innovative tool to help our visitors stay on track while exploring our beautiful properties,” said Conservation Lands Manager Chelsey Ellis. “We’re pleased to partner with such an ambitious and community-oriented organization.” Tristan Lyttle, senior…

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May 13, 2022

ALUS partnership offers Lanark farmers new stewardship opportunities

LANARK COUNTY, May 13, 2022 – Lanark farmers can access even more stewardship grant options thanks to a new partnership with agricultural stewardship organization, ALUS. The new ALUS community, called ALUS Lanark, will facilitate new grassroots, farmer-led natural infrastructure projects in Lanark County, and will be administered by staff at the Rideau Valley Conservation Authority (RVCA) and the Mississippi Valley Conservation Authority (MVCA). While the RVCA currently offers a rural clean water stewardship program on behalf of both conservation authorities, this new partnership will expand the number of opportunities available in Lanark, specifically for agricultural properties. “We’re thrilled to partner with ALUS to expand our…

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May 02, 2022

Drinking Water System Protected for the Town of Kemptville in North Grenville

Ontario Approves Mississippi-Rideau Source Protection Plan and Assessment Report Amendments for additional well to existing Municipal Well System in Kemptville MISSISSIPPI AND RIDEAU WATERSHEDS, May 2, 2022 — On April 20, 2022 the Ministry of Environment, Conservation and Parks (MECP) approved an amendment to the Mississippi-Rideau Source Protection Plan and the Rideau Valley Assessment Report. The approved amendment took effect on April 28, 2022. This amendment reflects a new well to an existing municipal well system in the community of Kemptville which is owned and operated by the Municipality of North Grenville. The Kemptville well system serves approximately 5,000 people residing in the…

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April 29, 2022

City Stream Watch welcoming volunteers after two-year break

OTTAWA, April 29, 2022 – Ready to make a splash as you help your local environment? You’re in luck: after a two-year pause, the City Stream Watch program is finally back – with a lot of catching up to do. The RVCA-led program has monitored Ottawa’s 25 urban and rural creeks and streams since 2003, relying on enthusiastic volunteers to help with annual garbage clean-ups, invasive species removals, fish and water sampling, habitat assessments and shoreline naturalization projects. But all of that came to a grinding halt in the spring of 2020, when the COVID-19 pandemic limited RVCA’s ability to welcome…

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April 27, 2022

Updated: Flood Outlook — Lower Ottawa River | Perspective de crue – Cours inférieur de la rivière des Outaouais 2022

Water Conditions Statement: Flood Outlook — Lower Ottawa River April 27, 2022 — The Flood Outlook Statement issued on April 14th is still in effect for areas along the Lower Ottawa River (Arnprior to Hawkesbury). Water levels and flows on the main stem of the Ottawa River are expected to increase in most locations over the next few days in response to combined snowmelt from the northern part of the basin and recent rainfall. Levels are expected to be similar to those experienced about one week ago in most locations before starting to decline. Reservoirs throughout the basin are being…

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