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March 31, 2024 - Total Fire Ban

The Clarence-Rockland Fire Department has declared a full burn ban in effect for Clarence-Rockland until further notice. 

March 18, 2024 - Watershed conditions

A Water Safety Statement is being issued for areas along the Lower Ottawa River (Arnprior to Hawkesbury).

This winter has been characterised by unseasonably warm temperatures, below-average precipitation in many locations and several melt events. As of mid-March, the amount of water in the snowpack is well below average for this time of year across the Ottawa River watershed. The snow is essentially gone in the south-east portion of the basin and well below average elsewhere for this time of...

DO YOU WANT FREE TREE SEEDLINGS?

The South Nation Conservation is working with the City of Clarence-Rockland to provide free tree seedlings to area residents again this spring!

Complete this form if you are interested in reserving a bundle of free tree seedling. The South Nation Conservation will contact you directly if they are able to confirm your request:

English form: https://forms.gle/SFuzvn5LjSZCuUug9  

Curbside tree pick ups will be planned at the beginning of May. please continue to check your inbox and junk email folders...

Public Notice – Municipal Grants Program Committee

The City of Clarence-Rockland is seeking individuals to fill some positions in the Municipal Grants Program Committee. The Municipal Grants Program Committee plays an essential role in making recommendations to City Council for approval of grant applications.

The City is seeking a maximum of two (2) residents of the City of Clarence-Rockland, representing one (1) rural and one (1) urban area.

All the details concerning the Municipal Grants Program Committee are available on the City’s website at

March 8, 2024 - Watershed Conditions

Weather Forecast: Environment Canada is forecasting mild weather with the potential of 20 to 40 mm of rainfall beginning Saturday and carrying over into Sunday. The rain may mix with snow by Sunday evening. Temperatures are expected to return to below zero late Sunday evening.

Environmental Conditions: Snowmelt due to warmer temperatures, combined with anticipated rainfall may result in increased water levels and flows in rivers, potentially causing nuisance flooding in low-lying areas.

Risks: All...