The Mississippi Valley Conservation Authority (MVCA) is developing a Watershed Plan and you are invited to sit on the Public Advisory Committee (PAC). Apply now to have a seat at the table.

MVCA are looking for representation from across the Mississippi River watershed and a cross section of landowners and businesses

Learn more about applying to be an advisory committee member.

Township of Drummond/North Elmsley, Tay Valley Township, and the Town of Perth - Joint Recreation Master Plan

The Township of Drummond/North Elmsley, Tay Valley Township, and the Town of Perth are embarking on the preparation of a joint Recreation Master Plan to guide the municipalities’ direction in planning recreational facilities and services. Sierra Planning and Management has been commissioned to develop the Master Plan. The principal objectives of the project are to determine community priorities and develop a series of recommendations and action steps to accommodate the current and future recreational needs of the three municipalities. The Plan will guide future investment in facilities, programs, services and partnerships.

Get involved!

The Master Plan will be developed through a comprehensive consultation process, including public engagement sessions and public and user group online surveys. Keep checking this webpage to follow progress of the project and see how you can provide your input to the Master Plan. 

Proposed project and community engagement timeline

• Public introductory meetings: 
  • Sat July 20th from 09:30 to 11:30 am at the Lanark County Council Chambers, 99 Christie Lake Road, Perth, ON K7H 3C6
  • Tues July 23rd from 5:30 to 7:30 pm at the Lanark County Council Chambers, 99 Christie Lake Road, Perth, ON K7H 3C6
• Online public and user group survey: Commencing late July 2019
• Public Open House: Mid-October 2019
• Submission of the final Joint Recreation Master Plan: Early December 2019

On Wednesday, May 30, the Township of Drummond/North Elmsley was notified that the Province of Ontario has activated the Disaster Relief Assistance for Ontarians (DRAO) program for areas within the municipality affected by recent flooding. The approved areas within Drummond/North Elmsley include all properties around Mississippi Lake and those along the Mississippi River. A PDF map is available here.

Only full-time residences can qualify for funding through the DRAO program, and funding caps apply to most types of household items. Further details on registration for the program can be found on the Ontario government website.

Separate application forms are available for Homeowners and Tenants, or for Small Businesses, Not- for-Profit Organizations and Farms. These can be found here.

For further information, the Township website and Facebook Page are Drummond/North Elmsley’s official sources of information. They are updated regularly.

For more information, contact:

Reid Shepherd, Emergency Information Officer
Township of Drummond/North Elmsley, 310 Port Elmsley Road Perth, Ontario K7H 3C7
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Phone: 267-6500 ext. 230
Website: www.dnetownship.ca

2019 Flooding

Electrical Hazards in Flood Affected Areas

For more information on flooding please visit the health unit website or call the Health ACTION Line at 1-800-660-5853.

FLOODING REPORTS

Mississippi Valley Conservation Authority

May 9, 2025 — This FLOOD WATCH is an update to the Flood Warning statement issued May 5, 2025, for areas along the Lower Ottawa River (Arnprior to Hawkesbury).

Water levels and flows along the Ottawa River have stabilized, with only small amounts of snow remaining in the northern part of the basin. Water levels are expected to remain elevated over the coming weeks, and the river will remain sensitive to widespread rainfall events.

Current forecasts indicate that water levels will stay well below 2023 peak levels, with minor flood levels exceeded from Pembroke to Hawkesbury, but peak levels expected below major flood thresholds.

Elevated water levels are forecasted to remain relatively stable, with gradual declines possible starting next week.

This advisory includes flood-prone areas at Lake Coulonge, Chats Lake, Britannia / Lac Deschênes, Pointe-Gatineau, Cumberland, Rockland, and Hawkesbury.

Residents in flood-prone areas are encouraged to monitor conditions and continue necessary precautions:

• Ensure sump pumps are clear, in good working condition and have a backwater valve.
• Maintain easy access to a portable backup generator and pump.
• Keep downspouts clear and directed at least 3 m away from homes.
• Confirm driveway culverts are clear of debris and draining well.
• Secure loose items that could float away as flows increase.

The Mississippi Valley, Rideau Valley, and South Nation Conservation Authorities continue to monitor conditions alongside the Ministry of Natural Resources under Ontario’s Flood Forecasting and Warning Program. Updates will be provided as conditions change.

For current Ottawa River conditions and forecasts, visit: ? https://ottawariver.ca/conditions

For provincial flood warnings, visit: ? www.ontario.ca/law-and-safety/flood-forecasting-and-warning-program

This FLOOD WATCH is in effect until May 16, 2025, at 5:00 PM.

For More Information:

Daily water levels and flows are available on the MVCA website at www.mvc.on.ca/water-levels.

MVCA Contact:

Jennifer North, Water Resource Technologist

613-253-0006 ext. 243

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NEWSROOMS PLEASE NOTE:

A Watershed Conditions Statement is NOT a flood warning. Its purpose is to raise public awareness about a change or potential change in watershed conditions.

See below for watershed conditions terminology:

Watershed Conditions Statement: General notice of weather conditions that could pose a risk to personal safety or which have the potential to lead to flooding. There are two variations of these:

• Water Safety Statement: High flows, unsafe banks, melting ice or other factors could be dangerous for recreational users such as anglers, canoeists, hikers, children, pets, etc. Flooding is not expected.
• Flood Outlook Statement: Early notice of the potential for flooding based on weather forecasts calling for heavy rain, snow melt, high wind or other conditions that could lead to high runoff, cause ice jams, lakeshore flooding or erosion.

Flood Watch: Flooding is possible in specific watercourses or municipalities. Municipalities, emergency services and individual landowners in flood-prone areas should prepare.

Flood Warning: Flooding is imminent or already occurring in specific watercourses or municipalities. Municipalities and individuals should act to deal with flood conditions. This may include road closures and evacuations.

Changes to the Municipal Conflict of Interest Act require municipalities to maintain a registry of all declarations made under this Act. The registry must include the original written declaration provided by the member of Council and must be available to the public.

A tabular version of the registry is available online, sorted by Member of Council name which provides the Member’s name, the date of the meeting where the declaration was made, where the declaration was made (Council or Committee name) and the nature of the declaration from the form submitted by the Member.

Declaration of Interest Registry 

Always drain your pool properly, so as not to harm the environment!

The Swimming Pool By-law states, "No person shall construct or place a pool on his or her property without first obtaining a Pool Permit.

John Matheson is a newly elected Deputy Reeve. John was born and raised on a family farm in Drummond Township.

John farmed in Drummond Centre were he proudly raised his 3 sons while working for 34 years at Brewers Retail, after retiring John and his wife Ewa moved to a new home on the Tennyson Road.

John was a director of the Cattlemans Association, president of the Perth Blue Wings Junior B team, a member and volunteer of the Perth Civitan, and volunteer for minor hockey and baseball.

I feel privileged to have been elected to serve the good people of DNE.

Elected to first term 2018.

Paul was raised in North Elmsley Township just outside of Rideau Ferry, attended North Elmsley Public School and PDCI. After graduating college in Environmental Technology he was employed by the Ministry of Environment. He was a Provincial Officer with the Ministry for over 30 years as an Environmental Officer in various locations within the province and as a District Supervisor in Ottawa. His latest position was with the Ministry of Natural Resources as an Area Supervisor in Kingston. After his retirement he worked part time for Pinchin Ltd an environmental consulting firm as a Municipal Advisor to communities in Northern Ontario until his election in 2018. 

Paul has been a long-time community volunteer with 1st Drummond Scouts and throughout the area. He currently is the Warden of the Whispering Pines Scout Camp on Otty Lake.  
 
He and his wife, Joy have three children and have lived on a small farm off the Tennyson Road for the past 32 years. 
 
He is looking forward to the opportunity to continue to serve the residents of the Township for another term.

Voting Day was Monday, October 22, 2018

The new Council takes office on December 1, 2018 for a four year term ending November 14, 2022.

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Official Results

School Board Elections

Download 2018 Municipal Elections Official Results