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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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Forecasts for 2025-05-06
River conditions forecasts posted on 2025-05-06 by Ottawa River Regulating Committee
Spring runoff in the northern part of the basin remains very high. Reservoirs throughout the basin are being used to
Forecasts for 2025-05-05
River conditions forecasts posted on 2025-05-05 by Ottawa River Regulating Committee
Spring runoff in the northern part of the basin remains very high. Reservoirs throughout the basin are being used to
2025: INCREASING FLOOD RISKS ALONG THE OTTAWA RIVER
Press Release posted on 2025-04-22 by Ottawa River Regulating Committee
The Ottawa River Regulating Committee warns that levels and flows along the main stem of the Ottawa River, from Mattawa
Beginning of Hydrologic Forecast for Freshet 2025
Bulletins posted on 2025-03-21 by Ottawa River Regulation Secretariat
The detailed four-day forecast has now begun. The Ottawa River Regulating Committee provides hydrological forecasts to the public at nine
2025: RISING OTTAWA RIVER WATER LEVELS
Press Release posted on 2025-03-19 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 2025-03-14 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
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