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- Press Releases — issued by the Ottawa River Regulating Committee, to inform residents of specific river conditions on the main stem of the Ottawa River (e.g. start of freshet, increased risk of flooding)
- Bulletins — posted by the Planning Board, the Regulating Committee, or the Ottawa River Regulation Secretariat, to inform residents of various activities (e.g. change in forecast frequency, release of a publication), or — posted by any agencies composing the Regulating Committee, to inform residents of abnormal river conditions or special operations for a specific structure or river reach.
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Forecast for 2020-05-26
River conditions forecasts posted on 2020-05-26 by Ottawa River Regulating Committee
Water levels and flows on the main stem of the Ottawa River are close to normal for this time of
Forecast for 2020-05-19
River conditions forecasts posted on 2020-05-19 by Ottawa River Regulating Committee
Water levels and flows on the main stem of the Ottawa River are close to normal for this time of
Mid-April Spring Conditions Overview in the Ottawa River Basin
Bulletins posted on 2020-04-23 by Ottawa River Regulating Committee
The Ottawa River Regulating Committee continues to monitor the Ottawa River basin closely as the spring freshet progresses. Reviewing river
EXPECTING MINOR FLOODING ON THE OTTAWA RIVER
Press Release posted on 2020-04-09 by Ottawa River Regulating Committee
The Ottawa River Regulating Committee cautions that levels and flows on the Ottawa River continue to rise gradually due to
RISING OTTAWA RIVER WATER LEVELS
Press Release posted on 2020-03-29 by Ottawa River Regulating Committee
The Ottawa River Regulating Committee would like to inform watershed residents that levels and flows along the Ottawa River have
Hydro Quebec – lowering of levels above our dams
Bulletins posted on 2020-03-27 by Hydro Quebec
Starting this week, Hydro Quebec will progressively lower forebay (area just upstream of dams) levels at its run-of-the-river facilities on
COVID-19: Important message by the Planning Board
Bulletins posted on 2020-03-20 by Ottawa River Regulation Planning Board
Members of the Ottawa River Regulation Planning Board are committed to ensuring the continued cooperative management of the principal reservoirs
The Planning Board launches its new website
Bulletins posted on 2020-03-09 by Ottawa River Regulation Planning Board
The Ottawa River Regulation Planning Board is excited to announce the launch of its new website on March 7, 2020!
2019 Open House Sessions and Public Meetings
Bulletins posted on 2019-12-17 by Ottawa River Regulation Secretariat
The Ottawa River Regulation Planning Board would like to thank residents for their participation in public meetings and open house