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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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Forecast for 2021-11-30
River conditions forecasts posted on 2021-11-30 by Ottawa River Regulating Committee
Levels and flows at most locations on the main stem of the Ottawa River are slightly below normal for this
Levels in Baskatong Reservoir will decrease after Labour Day
Bulletins posted on 2021-08-25 by Hydro Quebec
A press release is available in French: 2021-08-25 HQ Niveau réservoir Baskatong.
Torrential rains of July 15 in the Timiskaming Area
Bulletins posted on 2021-07-23 by Ottawa River Regulation Secretariat
For more information about the torrential rains that fell in the Timiskaming area on July 15, please read the following
Low Flow Conditions in the Ottawa River Basin
Bulletins posted on 2021-06-25 by Ottawa River Regulating Committee
The Ottawa River Regulating Committee provides integrated management of the principal reservoirs in the Ottawa River basin throughout the year
Spring Freshet Review of 2021
Bulletins posted on 2021-05-20 by Ottawa River Regulating Committee
Freshet occurred early this year. At the end of February, the snow water content was close to average in most
End of Daily River Conditions Forecasts
Bulletins posted on 2021-04-06 by Ottawa River Regulation Secretariat
The Ottawa River Regulation Secretariat would like to inform residents of the Ottawa River Basin that the Regulating Committee will
Rising Ottawa River Water Levels
Press Release posted on 2021-03-25 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
Spring Conditions Overview in the Ottawa River Basin
Bulletins posted on 2021-03-22 by Ottawa River Regulating Committee
The Ottawa River Regulating Committee monitors the Ottawa River basin closely in preparation for the spring freshet. There are many