The Planning Board was established to ensure integrated management of the principal reservoirs of the Ottawa River Basin:
Flows and levels along the main stem of the Ottawa River are close to seasonal values for this time of year. They are expected to increase slightly in most locations over the next few days due to recent warmer weather combined with rainfall, but are later expected to stabilize with the return of colder temperatures.
Read the bulletin >> 2024 – Fall Conditions Overview
See the presentation >> 2024 Water Management in the Ottawa River Basin
You may be interested in reading our latest FAQs, check our About ORRPB section:
Q14 – How is climate change expected to impact flooding along the Ottawa River?
Q15 – Could additional reservoirs or expanding existing reservoirs completely prevent future flooding?
Bulletins posted on 2024-12-19 by Ottawa River Regulating Committee
The Ottawa River Regulating Committee provides collaborative management of the principal reservoirs in the Ottawa River basin throughout the year. Effective
Bulletins posted on 2024-09-23 by Hydro Quebec
Read the bulletin: Temporary lowering of water levels for work at Bryson Generating Station (French only)
Bulletins posted on 2024-07-26 by Ottawa River Regulating Committee
Record warmth in early March triggered an early snow melt. The limited snowpack was quickly depleted over much of the