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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)
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Forecast for 2023-09-19
River conditions forecasts posted on 2023-09-19 by Ottawa River Regulating Committee
Levels and flows at most locations on the main stem of the Ottawa River are above average for this time
2023 Ottawa River Spring Freshet Review
Bulletins posted on 2023-07-19 by Ottawa River Regulating Committee
The 2023 freshet was characterized by record warmth (April 10 – 17), above-average snowpack in some parts of the basin
End of Daily River Conditions Forecast and 4-day Forecast
Bulletins posted on 2023-05-18 by Ottawa River Regulation Secretariat
The Ottawa River Regulation Secretariat would like to inform residents of the Ottawa River Basin that today, May 18, will
Increasing Flood Risks along the Ottawa River (Mattawa to the Montreal Region)
Press Release posted on 2023-05-01 by Ottawa River Regulating Committee
The Ottawa River Regulating Committee warns that levels and flows along the main stem of the Ottawa River are increasing
Update on Flood Risks along the Ottawa River (Mattawa to the Montreal Region)
Press Release posted on 2023-04-28 by Ottawa River Regulating Committee
The Ottawa River Regulating Committee warns that levels and flows along the main stem of the Ottawa River will remain
Expecting Major Flooding on the Ottawa River
Press Release posted on 2023-04-17 by Ottawa River Regulating Committee
The Ottawa River Regulating Committee warns that levels and flows along the Ottawa River continue to rise rapidly due to
Expecting Minor Flooding on the Ottawa River
Press Release posted on 2023-04-14 by Ottawa River Regulating Committee
The Ottawa River Regulating Committee cautions that levels and flows along the Ottawa River continue to rise due to on-going
Rising Ottawa River Water Levels
Press Release posted on 2023-04-07 by Ottawa River Regulating Committee
The Ottawa River Regulating Committee would like to inform watershed residents that levels and flows along the Ottawa River are
Early Spring Conditions Overview in the Ottawa River Basin
Bulletins posted on 2023-03-16 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