Public Engagement and Meetings

Lanark County will begin construction on the second phase of the Five Span Bridge Rehabilitation Project on May 11, 2026, which will involve a full road closure for the duration of the project.

Here are the highlights from the Lanark County Council meeting held April 22, 2026.  

The Mississippi-Rideau Source Protection Plan has been updated to align with recent legislative changes from the Ministry of Environment, Conservation and Parks.

The Mississippi Valley Conservation Authority (MVCA) issued a flood warning for the Mississippi River watershed as of April 22. A flood warning means flooding is imminent or already occurring.

A Flood Warning Statement indicates that 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.

A Flood Watch Statement indicates that flooding is possible in specific watercourses or municipalities. Municipalities, emergency services and individual landowners in flood prone areas should prepare.

This is an update to the Flood Outlook Statement for the Mississippi River watershed issued April 13, 2026.

In Mississippi Mills, volunteerism isn’t something that happens in the background – it’s the heartbeat of our community.

As the 2023–2027 Council term nears completion, we’re sharing a series of “report cards” by highlighting progress on a major MM2048 initiative: the Mississippi Mills Community Services Master Plan.

Winter’s freeze-thaw cycle and our rainy spring have taken a toll on local roads. We know conditions aren’t ideal right now.