MVCA Watershed Conditions Statement – Water Safety – March 22, 2024

Press Release – Mississippi Valley Conservation Authority

A Water Safety Statement is to provide notice of high flows, unsafe banks, melting ice or other factors that could be dangerous for recreational users such as anglers, canoeists, hikers, children, pets, etc. Flooding is not expected.

This Water Safety Statement is an update to the Flood Outlook Statement issued March 8, 2024.

Water Conditions: Water levels across the watershed have peaked and are on the decline. With minimal precipitation in the forecast over the next couple of weeks, no flooding is expected and flows should continue to recede.

Risk: The MVCA will continue to operate the dams with the objective of reaching target water levels by the end of May but will require significant rainfall for those targets to be reached.

Actions: Residents are reminded to exercise extreme caution near all water bodies due to high flows and slippery conditions. Parents are encouraged to remind children about these dangers and provide appropriate supervision.

Duration: This message is in effect until April 5, 2024 or until an update has been issued.

For More Information: Daily water levels and flows are available on the MVCA website at www.mvc.on.ca/water-levels.