The Planning Board was established to ensure integrated management of the principal reservoirs of the Ottawa River Basin:
Levels and flows are above normal for this time of year in many locations along the main stem of the Ottawa River. Upstream of Chats Lake, levels and flows are expected to remain relatively steady or decline slightly over the coming week. Downstream of Chats Lake, levels and flows could increase briefly in response to heavy rainfall over the coming days. Levels and flows are expected to decline following the rain. Please note that weather forecasts can be wrong. Heavier than forecast rainfalls can occur with very little advance warning, and can result in rapid changes to water levels and flows.
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?
Bulletins posted on 2024-05-10 by Ottawa River Regulation Secretariat
The Ottawa River Regulation Secretariat would like to inform residents of the Ottawa River Basin that today, May 10, is
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