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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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NOTICE TO USERS OF THE LAC DU POISSON BLANC RESERVOIR
Bulletins posted on 2020-09-24 by Ministère de l’Environnement et de la Lutte contre les changements climatiques
Possible rise in the water level as of September 26, 2020 The Ministère de l’Environnement et de la Lutte contre
Forecast for 2020-09-22
River conditions forecasts posted on 2020-09-22 by Ottawa River Regulating Committee
Levels and flows remain above normal for this time of year in many locations along the main stem of the
Temporary lowering of the level of the Rivière des Outaouais upstream of the Carillon hydropower facility
Bulletins posted on 2020-07-31 by Hydro Quebec
Hydro-Québec has just released a press release in English. >Access the information
Spring Freshet Review of 2020
Bulletins posted on 2020-07-07 by Ottawa River Regulation Planning Board
The peak flow on the Ottawa River was approximately 10% higher than average in 2020. Find out about other highlights
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
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