The Ottawa River Regulation Planning Board posted a YouTube video, recorded April 2, 2020, titled “Lac Deschênes and the Ottawa River Basin”. The presentation provides excellent insight in understanding the situation we face each spring, and the efforts to control and mitigate flooding;
As we get further into April and the weather starts to feel more spring-like, our thoughts usually turn to boating and preparing for the upcoming season. However this year is very different – we are wondering when (or maybe if) the season will get underway. Your Board of Directors has been working very hard behind…
It is with great sadness that we share with you the loss of long time NSC member Thomas Devey who passed away on February 24, 2020. Details are available in this obituary.
It is with great sadness that we share with you the loss of long time NSC member Nicole Choquette who passed away on April 8, 2020. Details are available in this obituary.
The Ottawa River Regulation Planning Board has introduced a new graphical Water Level Forecast for Lac Deschênes, which shows the current & forecast water levels, along with median and historical high and low levels.
Our Ottawa and Gatineau hospitals are in need of PPE to protect all of us from COVID-19. They are seeking surgical masks, N-95 masks, gloves, gowns, hand sanitizer, face shields, goggles, feet/head coverings, disinfectant wipes and viral swab kits. University of Ottawa medical students are picking up donations from across the community. If you have…
Due to the COVID-19 situation, the Dock Top Project volunteer effort that was scheduled for March and early April 2020 has been put on hold. Many thanks to all those who signed up in support of this important project. Stay healthy and look after each other. We will need your help at some point in…
Given information from Ottawa Public Health, we feel it is best to postpone this event until next year. We have tentatively rescheduled the conference for Saturday, April 24th, 2021, at BYC.
While our Winter Speaker events are paused, please take a few minutes to let us know what you liked, and what ideas you have for topics and speakers for next year. The survey is now open at the following link: Speaker Survey.
The Winter Speaker Series has been suspended, in accordance with NSC’s COVID-19 Plan. Here is the link to the original 2020 schedule. Check back for updates once things settle down.