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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)
- Bulletins — posted by the Planning Board, the Regulating Committee, or the Ottawa River Regulation Secretariat, to inform residents of various activities (e.g. change in forecast frequency, release of a publication), or posted by any agency composing the Regulating Committee to inform residents of abnormal river conditions or special operations for a specific structure or river reach.
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2022 Ottawa River Spring Freshet Review
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
Forecast for 2022-06-28
River conditions forecasts posted on 2022-06-28 by Ottawa River Regulating Committee
Flows and levels remain above normal, for this time of year, in several locations due to above average precipitation in
Gatineau River – Spring Runoff Management upstream of Chelsea Generating Station
Bulletins posted on 2022-06-08 by Hydro Quebec
Read the press release: Spring Runoff Management Upstream of the Chelsea Generating Station
News on the situation of the Gatineau River
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
Launching of New Web Pages
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
Rising Ottawa River Water Levels
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
Early Spring Conditions Overview in the Ottawa River Basin
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