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River conditions forecasts posted on 2022-08-09 by Ottawa River Regulating Committee

Levels and flows at most locations on the main stem of the Ottawa River are close to normal for this

Bulletins posted on 2022-06-28 by Ottawa River Regulating Committee

The freshet started in early April and lasted for approximately 7 weeks. It was characterized by average peaks but higher

Bulletins posted on 2022-06-08 by Hydro Quebec

Read the press release: Spring Runoff Management Upstream of the Chelsea Generating Station

Bulletins posted on 2022-05-26 by Ottawa River Regulation Secretariat

For information about the situation of the Gatineau River: Que l’Outaouais se lève – May 26, 2022 – Hydro-Québec fait

Bulletins posted on 2022-04-27 by Ottawa River Regulation Planning Board

The Planning Board is excited to announce the launching of new web pages including a new presentation about flow management

Press Release posted on 2022-04-08 by Ottawa River Regulating Committee

The Ottawa River Regulating Committee would like to inform watershed residents (see note below) that levels and flows along the Ottawa

Bulletins posted on 2022-03-16 by Ottawa River Regulating Committee

The Ottawa River Regulating Committee monitors the Ottawa River basin closely in preparation for the spring freshet. Overall, weather conditions