Tree planting protects properties against extreme weather
RIDEAU AND MISSISSIPPI WATERSHEDS, July 31, 2024 – This summer’s weather has been unpredictable at best: torrential rains, extreme heat and even a recent tornado on Christie Lake near Perth. With this...
View ArticleWatershed Conditions Statement: Forecasted Precipitation to Increase Water...
(WCS – R08/2024)August 08, 2024 – The Rideau Valley Conservation Authority is issuing a WATER SAFETY message for the entire Rideau Valley Watershed.A low-pressure system associated with remnants of...
View ArticleBaxter PD Day Program
Baxter will be offering PD Day programs this school year! The days will be themed by our outdoor education staff depending on the season and time of year such as Outdoor Survival Skills, Navigation,...
View ArticleConsultation open for proposed updates to Mississippi-Rideau Source...
RIDEAU AND MISSISSIPPI WATERSHEDS, October 8, 2024 – Public consultation is now open for several policy amendments to the Mississippi-Rideau Source Protection Plan. Proposed policy changes apply to the...
View ArticleBaxter Forest School DRAFT
Baxter Forest School offers an alternative education in which children spend most of their time outside, playing and learning through experiential, hands-on activities that promote curiosity in an...
View ArticleALUS Lanark expands, becomes ALUS Mississippi-Rideau
New boundaries welcome farmers in both watersheds to apply for stewardship fundingRIDEAU AND MISSISSIPPI WATERSHEDS, October 16, 2024 – After three successful seasons as ALUS Lanark, the environmental...
View ArticleSurvey seeks feedback ahead of new Resource Management Strategy
RIDEAU VALLEY, Oct. 25, 2024 – The Rideau Valley Conservation Authority is seeking feedback from the public on its mandatory hazard management programs, as part of the development of a Watershed-Based...
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