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This river is called the "South Nation River" to distinguish it from a river in Quebec north of the Ottawa River called the Petit-Nation River . The names of both rivers are derived from the French name for the native people of this area, the Weskarini.

The area surrounding the river, originally covered with white pine, is now mainly used for agriculture. Dams and other water control measures have been introduced to help reduce the impact of seasonal flooding in the watershed.

On June 20 1993, a major landslide occurred near the former site of the town of Lemieux, Ontario . Approximately 3 million m³ of mud and clay slid into the river valley, blocking the river's flow for three days.

Tributaries include the

• various branches of the Castor River
• Payne River
• Scotch River
• Bear Brook

Communities on the river include:

• Casselman, Ontario
• Crysler, Ontario
• Plantagenet, Ontario

1 See also

• List of Ontario rivers

2 External link

• http://www.nation.on.ca/