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Mar 17, 2022 - Watershed Conditions Statement - Flood Outlook

Mar 17, 2022 - Watershed Conditions Statement - Flood Outlook (PDF)

Warmer than normal temperatures and the associated snowmelt will result in elevated water levels across the watershed over the next several days.

Unseasonably warm temperatures will accelerate the melting of the remaining snowpack over the next several days, resulting in quick runoff into streams and rivers. Snow surveys conducted on March 15th were highly variable across the watershed. While much of the agricultural fields contained...

New Building Projects

It’s that time of year again!  The weather is warming , the days are growing longer and you may find yourself dreaming of a new building project – a new house, workshop, or maybe even that pool you’ve been saving up for.

If you are in a SVCA regulated area, please know, SVCA staff are excited to help you with your project! 

With so many other landowners in our watershed looking forward to starting a new build, our Planning and Regulations department becomes exceptionally busy this time...

Our phone number has changed!

Please note that as of today, our telephone number has changed from 519-367-3040 to 519-364-1255.

You can visit our Contact Us page for extensions for each staff member, or cell phone numbers if they do not have an extension assigned.

Feb 22, 2022 - Watershed Conditions Statement - Flood Outlook CONTINUED

Feb 22, 2022 - Watershed Conditions Statement - Flood Outlook Continued (PDF)

The Flood Outlook statement issued last Thursday will be extended into this week. Forecast rainfall, warmer temperatures, and the associated snowmelt will result in further elevation of water levels across the watershed over the next few days and increase the potential for ice jams.

Rainfall amounts of 15 to 25 mm are expected today, with temperatures reaching near 10 degrees Celsius by late afternoon. Some melting of the...

2022/02/17 - Flood Outlook

Watershed Conditions Statement - Flood Outlook (2022/02/17)

Recent rainfall, warmer temperatures, and the associated snowmelt will result in elevated water levels across the watershed over the next few days, with a potential for ice jams.

A low-pressure system tracked through the region yesterday bringing rain and strong winds. Rainfall amounts ranging from 15 to 35 mm were recorded throughout the watershed, with heaviest rainfall observed in the east end.

The combination of rain and unseasonably...