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Rain and Mild Temperatures Expected to Increase Water Levels Throughout Rideau Watershed
(WCS - RO6/2021)
December 10, 2021 – Environment Canada is forecasting rainfall amounts of 20 to 40 mm starting the evening of Friday, Dec. 10 and continuing through Saturday night. This forecasted rainfall together with mild temperatures will melt snow and create runoff, causing all water levels and flows to increase throughout the Rideau Valley Watershed.
Because of a wet fall season, most water levels and flows are currently above normal. Although this rain and snow-melt event will not cause significant flooding, it could cause localized flooding in small watercourses, urban areas and ditches.
The RVCA reminds the public to exercise extreme caution around all waterbodies and remind children about the dangers of playing near open water. Residents are reminded to make sure their sump pumps are in good working condition and to help reduce ponding by keeping ditches, culverts, and storm drains clear of obstructions.
This watershed conditions statement is in effect until Friday, December 17, 2021 at 5 PM or until an update has been issued.
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More Information:
Contact: Brian Stratton, RVCA Manager Engineering Services
Rideau Valley Conservation Authority
613-692-6804, 1-800-267-3504 ext. 1141
Rideau Valley Conservation Authority is a partnership of municipalities within the Rideau Valley watershed created under the Conservation Authorities Act to deliver a range of programs in watershed management and natural resource conservation.
RVCA Watershed Conditions Statements:
- Water Safety – High flows, unstable banks, melting ice or other factors that could be dangerous for recreational users such as anglers, canoeists, hikers, children, pets, etc. Flooding is not expected.
- Flood Outlook – Early notice of the potential for flooding based on weather forecasts, calling for heavy rain, snow melt, high winds or other conditions that could lead to high runoff, cause ice jams and/or lakeshore flooding or erosion.
- Flood Watch – Flooding is possible in specific watercourses or municipalities. Municipalities, emergency services and individuals in flood prone areas should prepare.
- Flood Warning – Flooding is imminent or already occurring in specific watercourses or municipalities.
Stevens Creek Hazard Mapping Study
Project Status: Active
Web update: May 5, 2022
The Rideau Valley Conservation Authority (RVCA) has completed a hazard mapping study for Stevens Creek from Malakoff Road to the Rideau River in the City of Ottawa.
These maps have been traditionally known as “floodplain mapping” or “regulation mapping” and they show areas that are prone to natural hazards such as flooding, erosion and natural environment features such as wetlands.
When completed, the mapping will be used by the City of Ottawa when updating their Official Plan and Zoning Schedules and in the review of development applications under the Planning Act. RVCA will also use the mapping to guide the review of development applications submitted under the Development, Interference with Wetlands and Alterations to Shorelines and Watercourses Regulation.
Public consultation on the draft hazard mapping study for Stevens Creek from Malakoff Road to the Rideau River will continue until April 29, 2022. Virtual public consultation began late November 2021. Affected landowners were notified by mail and staff have been responding to inquiries by telephone calls, e-mail, virtual meetings, small group in-person meetings and site visits. In some cases the draft mapping has been refined based on site-specific information.
With the recent easing of provincial COVID-19 restrictions, the RVCA is now able to host an in-person presentation and question and answer session to provide an additional opportunity for public consultation.
Thursday, April 21, 2022
Alfred Taylor Recreation Centre
2300 Community Way, North Gower
Doors Open at 6:00 p.m.
Presentation begins at 6:15 p.m.
Question & Answer Period to follow
Anyone unable to attend can contact an RVCA Resource at 613-692-3571, toll-free at 1-800-267-3504 or by email at .
This study is just one of several ongoing hazard mapping studies taking place in the watershed. For a complete list on ongoing work, click here.
Draft Maps
Draft Maps - Updated: April 2022
OPTION 1: Interactive Map - Click here to view the interactive map full screen
The interactive map allows you to zoom in to a specific property and get very specific digital informaiton. Need help? Have questions? Call a Resource Specialist at 613-692-3571 or 1-800-267-3504 ext. 1132 or 1193 or email us at .
OPTION 2: PDF Maps
If you prefer more traditional mapping, try our PDF maps. Need help? Have questions? Call a Resource Specialist at 613-692-3571 or 1-800-267-3504 ext. 1132 or 1193 or email us at .
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Public Consultation
Public consultation on the draft hazard mapping study for Stevens Creek from Malakoff Road to the Rideau River will continue until April 29, 2022. With the recent easing of provincial COVID-19 restrictions, the RVCA is now able to host an in-person presentation and question and answer session to provide an additional opportunity for public consultation.
Thursday, April 21, 2022
Alfred Taylor Recreation Centre
2300 Community Way, North Gower
Doors Open at 6:00 p.m.
Presentation begins at 6:15 p.m.
Question & Answer Period to follow
Anyone unable to attend can contact an RVCA Resource at 613-692-3571, toll-free at 1-800-267-3504 or by email at .
Questions? Comments? Please contact an RVCA Resource Specialist:
Phone: 613-692-3571 or 1-800-267-3504 ext. 1132 or 1193
Email: or complete an online property inquiry form
For those unable to participate in the consultation process, comments can be sent to Tyler Bauman, RVCA Water Resources Engineer (Flood Management) at .
Resources
- November 2021 Landowner Factsheet: Stevens Creek Hazard Mapping
- March 2022 Landowner Factshee: Stevens Creek Hazard Mapping
- Fiche descriptive, Nov. 2021: Étude cartographique des risques liés au ruisseau Steven
- Fiche descriptive, Mars 2022 : Étude cartographique des risques liés au ruisseau Steven
- Video: Hazard Mapping for Floods: What it is and why we do it
RVCA seeks public input for new hazard maps in North Gower
OTTAWA, November 23, 2021 — The Rideau Valley Conservation Authority (RVCA) is asking for public input on a new hazard mapping study for Stevens Creek in the City of Ottawa.
The study considers the risk of flooding, erosion and other hazards along Stevens Creek from Malakoff Road to the Rideau River. Members of the public are invited to review the draft regulation and hazard maps during a public consultation period between November 29, 2021 and January 13, 2022.
The new mapping shows areas that are subject to natural hazards such as flooding and unstable slopes, or that have natural environmental features such as wetlands. The mapping will be used by the City of Ottawa when updating its Official Plans and Zoning Schedules and in the review of development applications under the Planning Act. RVCA will also use the mapping to guide the review of development applications submitted under the RVCA’s Development, Interference with Wetlands and Alterations to Shorelines and Watercourses Regulation.
The goal of this mapping is to help ensure sound planning decisions are made — keeping people and property safe. Accurate engineered hazard mapping is the foundation of effective floodplain and resource management.
Members of the public are encouraged to review the draft mapping (available online at www.rvca.ca/stevens-creek) and connect with an RVCA Resource Specialist to understand how the mapping may affect their property. Due to COVID-19, we are not holding an in-person public open house. Instead, we invite you to contact an RVCA Resource Specialist via:
Individual or small group meetings on-line or in person can also be booked to discuss local impacts and concerns.
Conservation Authority staff also welcome local input on the mapping, including historical records of past flood events, slope failures, erosion, news clippings, photographs and even anecdotal stories to help confirm the reasonableness of calculations and resulting hazard mapping.
This study is just one of several ongoing hazard mapping studies taking place in the watershed. For a complete list of ongoing work, please visit www.rvca.ca. Learn more about the hazard mapping process in this short video:
RVCA seeks public input for new hazard maps in Beckwith Township
BECKWITH TOWNSHIP, Nov. 10, 2021 — The Rideau Valley Conservation Authority (RVCA) is asking for public input on a new hazard mapping study for the Jock River in Beckwith Township.
The study considers the risk of flooding, erosion and other hazards from Ashton Station Road to approximately the south limit of the community of Franktown. Members of the public are invited to review the draft regulation and hazard maps during the public consultation period between November 15 to December 22, 2021.
The new mapping shows areas that are subject to natural hazards such as flooding and unstable slopes or that have natural environmental features such as wetlands. The mapping will be used by Beckwith Township when updating its Official Plans and Zoning Schedules and in the review of development applications under the Planning Act. RVCA will also use the mapping to guide the review of development applications submitted under the RVCA’s Development, Interference with Wetlands and Alterations to Shorelines and Watercourses Regulation.
The goal of this mapping is to help ensure sound planning decisions are made — keeping people and property safe. Accurate engineered hazard mapping is the foundation of effective floodplain and resource management. This is the first time this section of the Jock River has been hazard mapped.
Members of the public are encouraged to review the draft mapping (available online at www.rvca.ca/upper-jock) and connect with an RVCA Resource specialist to understand how the mapping may affect their property. Due to COVID-19, we are not holding an in-person public open house. Instead, we invite you to contact an RVCA Resource Specialist via:
Individual or small group meetings on-line or in person can also be booked to discuss local impacts and concerns.
Conservation Authority staff also welcome local input on the mapping, including historical records of past flood events, slope failures, erosion, news clippings, photographs and even anecdotal stories to help confirm the reasonableness of calculations and resulting hazard mapping.
This study is just one of several ongoing hazard mapping studies taking place in the watershed. For a complete list of ongoing work, please visit www.rvca.ca. Learn more about the hazard mapping process in this short video:
Upper Jock River Hazard Mapping Study
Project Status: Complete
The Rideau Valley Conservation Authority (RVCA) has completed a hazard mapping study for the Jock River between Ashton Station Road and approximately the south limit of the community of Franktown. This section of the Jock River is being hazard mapped for the first time; however, both the Goodwood Marsh and Franktown Swamp (both Provincially Significant Wetlands and both within the study limits) have been regulated since 2006.
These maps have been traditionally known as “floodplain mapping” or “regulation mapping” and they show areas that are prone to natural hazards such as flooding, erosion and natural environment features such as wetlands.
When completed, the mapping will be used by Beckwith Township when updating their Official Plan and Zoning Schedules and in the review of development applications under the Planning Act. RVCA will also use the mapping to guide the review of development applications submitted under the Development, Interference with Wetlands and Alterations to Shorelines and Watercourses Regulation.
Due to Covid 19, we are not holding an in-person public open house. Instead, we invite you to contact an RVCA Resource Specialists at 613-692-3571 (toll-free 1-800-267-3504) extension 1193 or 1132 or . If you prefer, we can book individual or small group meetings on-line or in person to discuss local impacts and concerns. This is also an opportunity to learn how flood risks and slope stability hazards may affect shoreline management and/or development in Beckwith Township. Authority staff welcome historical records of past flood events, slope failure, erosion, news clippings, photographs and even anecdotal stories to help confirm the reasonableness of calculations and resulting hazard mapping.
This study is just one of several ongoing hazard mapping studies taking place in the watershed. For a complete list on ongoing work, click here.
Upper Jock Report
Report: Jock River Flood Risk Mapping from Richmond Road to Ashton Station Road, July 16, 2021
2021 Draft Maps
2021 Draft Maps
OPTION 1: Interactive Map - Click here to view the interactive map full screen
The interactive map allows you to zoom in to a specific property and get very specific digital informaiton. Need help? Have questions? Call a Resource Specialist at 613-692-3571 or 1-800-267-3504 ext. 1132 or 1193 or email us at .
OPTION 2: PDF Maps
If you prefer more traditional mapping, try our PDF maps. Need help? Have questions? Call a Resource Specialist at 613-692-3571 or 1-800-267-3504 ext. 1132 or 1193 or email us at .
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Public Consultation
Members of the public are invited to review the draft regulation and hazard maps during the public consultation period between November 15 and December 22, 2021.
Questions? Comments? Please contact an RVCA Resource Specialist:
Phone: 613-692-3571 or 1-800-267-3504 ext. 1132 or 1193
Email: or complete an online property inquiry form
For those unable to participate in the consultation process, comments can be sent to Ferdous Ahmed, RVCA Senior Water Resources Engineer at .
Resources
- Upper Jock River Hazard Mapping Factsheet
- Video: Hazard Mapping for Floods: What it is and why we do it
