Ottawa River Regulation Planning Board

The Planning Board was established to ensure integrated management of the principal reservoirs of the Ottawa River Basin:

to reduce flood and drought impacts along the Ottawa River and its tributaries, all the way down to the Montreal Region
while maintaining beneficial water uses in the basin.

Current Conditions Summary

Water levels in metres:

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River Conditions Forecast

Last Update: 2025-12-16 3:57 PM

Next Update: 2025-12-23 4:00 PM

Water levels and flows along the main stem of the Ottawa River are below average at most locations for this time of year resulting from below-normal precipitation across the watershed in recent months and early onset of cold temperatures. Water levels and flows are expected to remain fairly stable or increase slightly depending on locations over the coming week.

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Special Feature

Low flow conditions in the Ottawa River basin

The Ottawa River Regulating Committee provides an overview of the current low flow conditions in the Ottawa River basin and the management of water in the principal reservoirs.

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Ottawa River Regulation Planning Board

Current Conditions Summary

River Conditions Forecast

Special Feature

Low flow conditions in the Ottawa River basin

Latest News

Notice of temporary water level increase – Bryson Dam

Low Flow Conditions in the Ottawa River

Declining Water Levels on Lake Timiskaming