Ottawa River Regulation Planning Board

The Planning Board was established to ensure integrated management of the principal reservoirs of the Ottawa River Basin:

to reduce flood and drought impacts along the Ottawa River and its tributaries, all the way down to the Montreal Region
while maintaining beneficial water uses in the basin.

Current Conditions Summary

Water levels in metres:

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River Conditions Forecast

Last Update: 2024-11-19 3:51 PM

Next Update: 2024-12-03 4:00 PM

Flows and levels along the main stem of the Ottawa River are above normal for this time of year, and are expected to decrease in most locations over the coming week to return to seasonal values.

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Special Feature

The 2024 Spring Freshet Review Bulletin is now available.

Read the bulletin >> 2024 – Ottawa River Spring Freshet Review

New presentation now available!

See the presentation >> 2024 Water Management in the Ottawa River Basin

NEW Frequently Asked Questions

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?

Latest News

Ottawa River – Temporary lowering of water levels at Bryson Generating Station

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)

2024 Ottawa River Spring Freshet Review

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

End of Daily River Conditions Forecast and 4-day Forecast

Bulletins posted on 2024-05-10 by Ottawa River Regulation Secretariat

The Ottawa River Regulation Secretariat would like to inform residents of the Ottawa River Basin that today, May 10, is

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