South Nation Watershed

South Nation Watershed

South Nation WatershedDrought conditions can reduce water quality by a reduction of flushing which may encourage bacterial activity. Higher temperatures and reduced flow can encourage the growth of algae and create algal blooms and encourage growth of introduced and invasive species. Low water levels can also trap fish in various sections of the river and prevent them from following traditional migration routes.

South Nation WatershedShoreline Characterization

There is a high proportion of farmland within the central portions of the South Nation watershed, which can increase the risk of shoreline and riparian habitats degradation. The South Nation River, has a high amounts of sensitive clay soils which are particularly sensitive to streambank erosion. Given these shoreline characteristics it is important to protect shoreline habitats in order to help reduce streambank erosion and improve water quality.

South Nation Conservation has identified that a shoreline characterization is required in order to determine the extent of shoreline development. A shoreline characterization is an in depth study of the features of a shoreline which may make it vulnerable to erosion.

Sourced from the South Nation Conservation: State of the Nation Report

South Nation Watershed

Get involved in one of the many events taking place in the South Nation Watershed! Find more information about water flow programs happening in the South Nation watershed.

Learn about volunteer opportunities at the South Nation Conservation (SNC) website