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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)
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Forecast for 2020-06-30
River conditions forecasts posted on 2020-06-30 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
Ottawa River Water Level – Bryson, Fort-Coulonge, Grand Calumet Island
Bulletins posted on 2020-06-16 by Hydro Quebec
There will be a temporary variation in water levels on the Ottawa River due to the installation of booms at
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
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
Spring Conditions Overview in the Ottawa River Basin
Bulletins posted on 2020-03-20 by Ottawa River Regulating Committee
The Ottawa River Regulating Committee monitors the Ottawa River basin closely at this time of the year in preparation for
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