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Becketts Creek Flood Risk Mapping Study, October 2018

October 18, 2018

Becketts Creek Hazard Mapping Study

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Project Status: Complete

The Rideau Valley Conservation Authority (RVCA) has completed a hazard mapping study for Becketts Creek from Sarsfield Road to the Ottawa River.

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.

Members of the public are encouraged to attend the open house (details below) and/or provide comments on the mapping below. Conservation 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 For those unable to attend the open house, comments can be sent to Ferdous Ahmed, RVCA Senior Water Resources Engineer at .

These mapping studies are being completed as part of the City of Ottawa Hazard Mapping Project.

These studies are being done through a collaboration — known as the City of Ottawa Hazard Mapping Project — involving the City of Ottawa and the Mississippi Valley, Rideau Valley and South Nation Conservation Authorities. The City recognized a need to update its zoning schedules based on up-to-date flood risk mapping and has provided contributions enabling the Conservation Authorities to move ahead with these studies sooner than would otherwise be possible. The RVCA is currently working on several studies in the Ottawa area.

 

September 27, 2018 – This statement is to advise that the low water status in the Rideau River watershed has returned to “Normal” except for the Kemptville Creek subwatershed which is at “Minor” Severity, down from “Moderate” Severity. Rain over the last week pushed totals above what is normal for the time of year at most climate monitoring sites in the region. The forecast is indicating more rainfall next week that will begin to restore streamflows to historical averages. The exception is at the Environment Canada site in Kemptville which has a 90 day total at 67% of normal, well below…
September 27, 2018 – This statement is to advise that the low water status in the Rideau River watershed has returned to “Normal” except for the Kemptville Creek subwatershed which is at “Minor” Severity, down from “Moderate” Severity. Rain over the last week pushed totals above what is normal for the time of year at most climate monitoring sites in the region. The forecast is indicating more rainfall next week that will begin to restore streamflows to historical averages. The exception is at the Environment Canada site in Kemptville which has a 90 day total at 67% of normal, well below…
September 25, 2018

Fall Benthic Sampling

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VOLUNTEERS WANTED!

Brief Description

During the fall we sample benthic invertebrates using the kick-and-sweep method throughout the Rideau Valley watershed.

What to Expect

You’ll spend a lot of time traveling to remote areas in an RVCA vehicle with one of our professionals. Your day will typically start at 8:00 a.m. and end at 4:00 p.m., however, some days might be longer. You’ll be walking steep slopes; entering cold and fast flowing water wearing chest waders; canoeing in lakes and sometimes working in inclement weather.

When

  • Tentative dates are Monday to Friday, October through to November. Depending on the fall conditions, this opportunity may start earlier and/or end later.

Skills and Competencies Required

  • To be successful in this role, you will already need to be comfortable traveling long distances, working in cold temperatures in and around water, wading through streams and walking in difficult terrain. We are looking for volunteers with good communication skills, positive attitude and the ability to work in teams.

Skills and Competencies To Be Acquired

To be successful in this role, you will already need to be comfortable travelling long distances, working in cold temperatures in and around water, wading through streams, wearing chest waders, touching benthic invertebrates and walking in difficult terrain. We are looking for volunteers with good communication skills, positive attitude and able to work in teams.

  • Aquatic sampling field experience;
  • wearing chest waders and working in streams;
  • operating a multiparameter water chemistry probe;
  • use of a Secchi disk, a composite sampler, and a Van Doren
  • Kick and sweep techniques for benthic invertebrates

Be Prepared

You will need your own transportation to and from RVCA headquarters (3889 Rideau Valley Drive, Manotick. 

Read the Participant Guide found in the volunteer section of the RVCA website.

You will need to provide:

  • your own warm and water-resistant clothing (dressing in layers is a good idea);
  • your own footwear and extra socks – wear closed toe shoes to get around;
  • to wear chest waders you will require a thick pair of socks with length (no ankle socks);
  • your own lunch, snacks, and beverages.

We Supply

  • chest waders and flotation safety equipment;
  • sampling equipment, supervision and instruction.

RVCA Contacts

  • Amanda Lange

 

ATR - September-October 2018

September 14, 2018 –  This statement is to advise that the low water status in the Rideau River watershed is still at “Minor” Severity except for the Kemptville Creek sub-watershed which continues to be “Moderate” Severity. The overall watershed 30 day rainfall is at 72% of normal for the time of year. The 30 day rain measured at Kemptville College is at 42%. Rainfall is slightly higher in the headwater areas of Kemptville Creek but most appears to have infiltrated into the ground, rather than into the Creek, with flows just 1.3% of normal. Aquatic species will be increasingly stressed…
August 30, 2018 –  This statement is to advise that the low water status in the Rideau River watershed remains at “Minor” Severity except for the Kemptville Creek sub-watershed which continues to be “Moderate” Severity. Flow in Kemptville Creek has continued to be very low. The amount of rain measured in the Kemptville Creek sub-watershed for the same time period is well below the historical average at both Kemptville and at the Brockville Airport near the Creek headwaters The impact of the low flow is that aquatic creatures living in the Creek are confined to smaller and smaller pools that…
September 12, 2018

Communication Materials

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RVCA logo and other communication materials for download

DescriptionFile Name
RVCA Logo High-Resolution JPG files  
English RVCA Colour Logo  
English RVCA Black and White Logo  
French RVCA Colour Logo  
French RVCA Black and White Logo  
Bilingual RVCA Colour Logo  
Bilingual RVCA Black and White Logo  
   
RVCA Logo Low-Resolution JPG files  
Colour Low-resolution file — large jpg file, XX kb  
Colour Low-resolution file — medium jpg file, XX kb   
Colour Low-resolution file — small jpg file, XX kb  
   
RVCA Logo Encapsulated Postscript Files (eps)  
colour file  
black and white file  
inverse file  
   
 RVCA Logo Adobe Acrobat-Portable Document Files (pdf)  
 colour file  
 black and white file  
   
Powerpoint Template  
powerpoint slideshow 1 RVCA-slideshow-1.ppt
powerpoint slideshow 2 RVCA-slideshow-2.ppt
   
RVCA Letterhead Template  
RVCA letterhead Word file RVCA-letterhead.docx
   
   

 

 

September 10, 2018

Ash Tree Replacement Pilot Program

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If you are a resident of the City of Ottawa with Ash trees that have been affected by the Emerald Ash Borer (EAB), you may be eligible for funding for the removal and replacement of your trees.

As part of a partnership with the City of Ottawa, South Nation Conservation is offering a new Ash Tree Replacement Pilot Program to assist landowners within the City of Ottawa affected by the EAB on private property. Landowners may be eligible to receive up to $500 in cost-share funding towards the removal and replacement of an infected Ash tree on their property, up to a maximum of $5,000 per landowner. Funding is limited to a first-come, first-serve basis and is available to all property owners within the entire City of Ottawa.

All work related to tree removal and replacement must be performed by a registered forestry professional.

Visit nation.on.ca/eab to learn more about the program and to access an application form.

Program Contact:
Karen Paquette
South Nation Conservation
1-877-984-2948 ext. 286

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Contact Us

Address:
Rideau Valley Conservation Authority
3889 Rideau Valley Drive
Manotick, Ontario K4M 1A5

Phone:
613-692-3571, 1-800-267-3504

Email:

Hours:

Regular Hours: Monday to Friday, 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.

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