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- Press Releases — issued by the 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 Committee, or the Secretariat, to inform residents of various activities (e.g. change in forecast frequency, release of a publication), or posted by any agency composing the Committee to inform residents of abnormal river conditions or special operations for a specific structure or river reach.
- River conditions forecasts – is the most recent message describing current and forecast river conditions. The date of the next message update is posted on the Home and the Current Conditions web pages.
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Fall Conditions Overview in the Ottawa River Basin
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
Forecast for 2024-12-17
River conditions forecasts posted on 2024-12-17 by Ottawa River Regulating Committee
Flows and levels along the main stem of the Ottawa River are close to seasonal values for this time of
Forecast for 2024-12-10
River conditions forecasts posted on 2024-12-10 by Ottawa River Regulating Committee
Flows and levels along the main stem of the Ottawa River are within seasonal values for this time of year,
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
RISING OTTAWA RIVER WATER LEVELS
Press Release posted on 2024-04-14 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
Early Spring Conditions Overview in the Ottawa River Basin
Bulletins posted on 2024-03-13 by Ottawa River Regulating Committee
The Ottawa River Regulating Committee monitors the Ottawa River basin closely in preparation for the spring freshet. Overall, this winter