Recent rain & snow has elevated water levels , particularly in the Upper Rideau near Bobs & Christie Lakes. A Flood Outlook has been issued for properties in this area, which could experience minor flooding in low-lying areas. Learn more: ow.ly/wLvL50RgvB6

Join us April 18 @ 6pm to learn about rural drinking #waterquality with Anna Majury, Public Health ON Clinical Microbiologist. Learn about waterborne pathogens, how to avoid contaminated #drinkingwater & impacts of consuming contaminated water. Register: quinteconservation.ca/drinking-water…

Water levels are rising along the Lower Ottawa River, and could result in minor flooding in low-lying areas. Residents along the river should take precautions. Learn more:

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Love the great outdoors AND working with kids? Volunteer at Baxter’s day camp this summer! It’s a great way to gain experience and get those volunteer hours crossed off your list. Contact [email protected] to learn more.

#getoutside #volunteer #campcouncillor #daycamp

Reminder: yard waste should never be dumped in waterways! Leaves & other plant matter can add excess nutrients , leading to algae blooms & poor water quality. They can also cause blockages & localized flooding! Put yard waste in your compost, an unused corner or your green bin.

Heading to the Cottage Life show at the EY Centre this weekend? Catch RVCA planner Mike Yee on the main stage to learn about shoreline naturalization and how to protect your lake! Presentations at noon today and 2 p.m. Sunday.

#cottagelife #waterquality #loveyourlake

Clean up Sawmill Creek this #EarthDay ! Join City Stream Watch volunteers behind Towngate Mall at 9 am on Sat. April 20 to pull a winter’s worth of garbage out of the ravine. We provide bags, gloves, refreshments & chest waders. Email [email protected] to sign up!

Pump-outs are great, but not in the spring! 💩 Pumping your septic when water tables are high can cause your tank to float & pop out of the ground – potentially damaging or destroying your system! Instead, wait until spring waters have receded before you book your pump-out.

#TreePlanting has begun! 🌲😃🌳 #Forestry manager Ian Cochrane is leading a 3,000-tree plant in Montague today. Partnering with private landowners, by mid-May the team will have planted +215K trees across the watershed 🙌 Generous subsidies available: rvca.ca/stewardship-gr…

Much of our watershed will experience a partial #SolarEclipse between ~2 & 4:30 p.m. Visitors should take precautions to avoid eye damage. Solar viewers are necessary for direct viewing or use shadows & other tricks to safely enjoy this rare event!

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Country living is a unique and rewarding way of life - but if you're new to it, there are a few practicalities to consider before you sign on the dotted line!
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#homebuying #realestate #countryliving #RuralLife

The incoming spring storm will raise water levels across the watershed. Significant flooding isn’t expected, but caution is advised around all waterways.
#ottweather #ONstorm #RideauRiver
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Curious about the health of @Ottawacity creeks? Our 2023 #CityStreamWatch reports are now live! Take a deep dive into aquatic conditions on Bilberry, Mosquito, Mud & Stillwater creeks: rvca.ca/rvca-publicati…
#waterquality #habitat #conservation #getinvolved #volunteer

Clean up Sawmill Creek this #EarthDay ! Join City Stream Watch volunteers behind Towngate Mall at 9 am on Sat. April 20 to pull a winter’s worth of garbage out of the ravine. We provide bags, gloves, refreshments & chest waders. Email [email protected] to sign up!

Our offices will be closed for the holiday weekend, reopening Tuesday, April 2 at 8:30 a.m. Our conservation areas remain open for your enjoyment!
#longweekend #happyEaster #getoutside #spring

Thinking about sprucing up your yard this spring? 🍃🌸 Keep these tips in mind to support healthier waterways for all:
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#waterquality #pollution #runoff

Protecting our #drinkingwater includes working with businesses in vulnerable #sourcewater areas to ensure chemicals don’t contaminate nearby water. Check out this tour of Myers Kemptville to learn what they do to protect our water!
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#WorldWaterDay

This #WorldWaterDay , discover the risks facing our groundwater aquifers, which feed thousands of private #drinkingwater wells across the region. Our new Watershed Conditions Report has all the details at rvca.ca/conditions-rep…

It’s International #ForestDay . New data shows interior #woodland habitat – those deep, dark woods providing unique ecological functions – is severely lacking across #RideauValley . Learn more in our new Watershed Conditions Report: rvca.ca/conditions-rep…
#IntlForestDay

Don't miss out! Register ASAP to reserve your spot at ALUS Ontario East's free Lunch and Learn in South Stormont! Discover the benefits of stewardship on your farm and the generous grant opportunities available.

#farming #bestpractices #stewardship