The Planning Board was established to ensure integrated management of the principal reservoirs of the Ottawa River Basin:
Spring runoff from the April 11-13 rainfall event and the melt of the remaining snow in the northern part of the watershed continue to flow in the Ottawa River. Levels and flows are stable from Mattawa to Chats Lake. Elsewhere, levels are expected to continue increasing prior to stabilizing later this week. Precipitation forecasted (10 - 20 mm) from Wednesday to Sunday is expected to bring additional spring runoff into the river system, which will generally slow the decrease in flows and levels, with some locations possibly seeing slight increases. Please refer to the forecast section of our website for more information about the water levels in your area. Reservoirs in the northern part of the watershed are being used to store spring runoff and reduce flows and levels in downstream river reaches. Minor flooding in low-lying areas may occur over the next week as a result of the increased spring runoff. Low-lying areas are those locations that regularly flood during the spring freshet period. See our press release for more information. (updated at 4:22 pm)
The Ottawa River Regulating Committee cautions residents about increasing spring runoff.
Read the press release >> Rising Ottawa River Water Levels (April 14, 2024)
See the presentation >> 2024 Water Management in the Ottawa River Basin
You may be interested in reading our latest FAQs, check our About ORRPB section:
Q14 – How is climate change expected to impact flooding along the Ottawa River?
Q15 – Could additional reservoirs or expanding existing reservoirs completely prevent future flooding?
Press Release posted on 2024-04-14 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
Bulletins posted on 2024-03-13 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
Bulletins posted on 2023-12-21 by Ottawa River Regulating Committee
The Ottawa River Regulating Committee provides collaborative management of the principal reservoirs in the Ottawa River basin throughout the year.