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Installation of the ice boom for the 2024-2025 ice season is scheduled to begin as-early-as December 16, 2024, by the New York Power Authority (NYPA) crews, subject to safe in water working conditions.
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Majority of respondents find Great Lakes protection and investments essential, concerned about impacts of water quality challenges FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: Windsor, Ontario The International Joint Commission Great Lakes Water Quality Board's 2024 Great Lakes Regional Poll results reveal that a...
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The gate setting of the Compensating Works will be maintained at the typical winter gate setting (Gates #7 through #10 open 20 cm each) equivalent to approximately one-half gate fully open. The Board expects the total St. Marys River flow in December to be 1,900 cubic meters per second (67,100 cfs)...
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Maximum Kootenay Lake Levels This fall, Kootenay Lake levels have been in compliance with the International Joint Commission (IJC) Order of Approval , which sets the maximum allowed water level. During the late summer, the IJC maximum water level was 1743.32 feet (531.36 meters) at Nelson, British...
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Ottawa, Ontario/Washington, D.C. – Further to the Elk-Kootenai/y Watershed Reference submitted to the International Joint Commission (IJC) in March 2024, the IJC is pleased to note the official Terms of Reference and the appointment of members by governments to the Governance Body of the Elk...
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The International Osoyoos Lake Board of Control monitors hydrologic conditions in the Okanagan/Okanogan and Similkameen basins to inform the management of Osoyoos Lake levels. Conditions remained dry to very dry in southern British Columbia and northern Washington state throughout the summer of 2024...
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OTTAWA, ON – Commissioners, staff, board members, Indigenous experts and representatives of the Canadian and United States governments met from October 21-25 for the International Joint Commission (IJC)’s Semi-Annual Meeting. “At our fall convening in Ottawa, we bring our boards together with...
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Anglers and other users of the St. Marys Rapids need to be cautious of the flows and water levels that will be experienced in the rapids in November. The gate setting of the Compensating Works will be decreased from the current setting equivalent to approximately one gate fully open to the typical...
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The International Lake Ontario-St. Lawrence River Board is providing this notice to summarize the water level conditions from September 2024 through the remainder of Autumn.
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The International Lake Ontario–St. Lawrence River Board and International Niagara Board of Control will host a bilinqual public meeting in French and English, Wednesday, November 13 from 10:30 am to 12:00 pm.
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The International Lake Ontario–St. Lawrence River Board and International Niagara Board of Control will host a bilingual public meeting in French and English Wednesday, November 13 from 10:30 am to 12:00 pm.
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The International Lake Superior Board of Control will host a virtual public meeting Tuesday, November 12, from 6:00 pm to 7:00 pm.
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Friday, October 11, Gates #9 through #13 will each be lowered to 38 cm open and Gates #14 and #15 will be closed.
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Anglers and other users of the St. Marys Rapids need to be cautious of the flows and water levels that will be experienced in the rapids in October. The gate setting of the Compensating Works will be decreased from the current setting equivalent to approximately three gates fully open (Gates #7...
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Ottawa, Ontario/Washington, D.C. The International Joint Commission (IJC) is pleased to announce the formation of the International Elk-Kootenai/y Watershed Study Board. Its formation complies with the Reference and supporting Proposal that the IJC received in March 2024. The IJC’s Directive to the...
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The International Lake Ontario-St. Lawrence River Board has approved a request from Hydro-Quebec to allow a 12-hour period of reduced flows on September 24, 2024, to accommodate inspections at dam facilities.
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Those interested in water levels, Zosel Dam operations and other projects and initiatives by the International Osoyoos Lake Board of Control are invited to a public meeting in Oroville, Washington, on October 3, 2024. The event is from 6:30-8 p.m. (PDT) at the Oroville High School Library, 1016...
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Anglers and other users of the St. Marys Rapids need to be cautious of the flows and water levels that will be experienced in the rapids in September. On Monday, September 9, the gate setting of the Compensating Works will be decreased from the current setting equivalent to approximately four gates...
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WINDSOR, Ontario—In the new online game “ Choosing Your Great Lakes Future ,” players pick actions that create a ripple effect, leading to one of four possible scenarios for the health of the Great Lakes in 2050. The purpose of this game is to educate and inspire people to consider how today’s...
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Recent Lake Ontario forecasts indicate that under average water supply conditions, water levels are expected to remain near average through November 2024 and well within the expected range for this time of year.
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Due to low snowfall throughout the winter of 2023/2024, Kootenay Lake water levels are very low for this time of year. However, lake level operations remain in compliance with the International Joint Commission’s (IJC) 1938 Order of Approval. The Kootenay Lake water level on August 19 is the lowest...
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The International Joint Commission’s Great Lakes Water Quality Board will debut a new online scenario-based game, “Choosing Your Great Lakes Future,” on Thursday, August 29, 2024. The purpose of this game is to educate and inspire people to consider how today’s actions will impact the Great Lakes in...
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The International St. Mary and Milk Rivers Study Board will be holding a public town hall meeting October 2, 2024. All are welcome to attend. The purpose of this meeting is to update the public on the study’s progress, work plan and timeline of studies into 2024, as well as to solicit public...
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The International Kootenay Lake Board of Control (IKLBC) is expanding its membership to increase local expertise and include Indigenous knowledge. The board is requesting letters of interest to fill a Canadian Public Member position. The board was established in 1938 by the International Joint...
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This summer, many families will find relaxation in the sunshine while swimming, boating, fishing and playing around the thousands of beaches across the Great Lakes’ more than 10,500 miles (16,000 kilometers) of freshwater coastline. But some may find themselves instead under the fluorescent lights...
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Grand Beach, MB - The public is invited to attend a public meeting of the International Red River Watershed Board (IRRWB) on August 21, 2024 to be held from 4-5:30 PM CDT at the Grand Beach Community Club at Grand Beach, Manitoba. The purpose of the meeting is to share information on the work...
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The International Joint Commission (IJC) has launched a public comment period related to the study of transboundary water pollution in the Elk-Kootenai/y watershed. This comment period will run from August 6-27 to provide interested parties with a convenient opportunity to share their perspectives...
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On Wednesday, August 7, Gates #7 through #15 will be lowered to a setting of 97 cm open, and Gate #16 will be closed. The St. Marys Rapids flow will decrease from approximately 850 to 640 cubic metres per second. The average St. Marys Rapids flow in August is expected to be approximately 684 cubic...
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The International Joint Commission (IJC) will host a one-hour public webinar related to the study of transboundary water pollution in the Elk-Kootenai/y watershed on Tuesday, August 6, at 6:30 pm MDT (5:30 pm PDT). All interested parties are invited to attend. The webinar will include a presentation...
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International Falls, MN, and Fort Frances (Ontario) The International Rainy-Lake of the Woods Watershed Board (IRLWWB) will host an in-person public meeting at the Clarion Lakeside Inn & Conference Centre in Kenora, Ontario on Wednesday, August 14 th from 5:00-7:00 PM (CDT). The meeting will also...
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Leadership and staff of the Garden River First Nation and the International Joint Commission met on July 9 at the Garden River Community Centre to discuss water issues. Credit: IJC Sault Ste. Marie, ON (Bawating) Ketegaunseebee (Garden River First Nation) The International Joint Commission ( IJC)...
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Kootenay Lake operations have complied with the International Joint Commission’s (IJC) 1938 Order of Approval through the spring and summer, with the lake level peak occurring in early June and then decreasing to current levels. Inflows to Kootenay Lake peaked on May 17. The lake reached its 2024...
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Anglers and other users of the St. Marys Rapids need to be cautious of the increasing flows and water levels that will be experienced in the rapids in July. The gate setting of the Compensating Works will be increased from the current setting equivalent to four gates fully open (Gates #7 through #14...
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A graduate of Laval University who also holds a masters and doctoral degrees in engineering from the École Polytechnique Fédérale de Lausanne (EPFL; Swiss Federal Institute of Technology, Lausanne, Switzerland), Dr. Pierre Baril is an agricultural engineer who has spent the last 20 years with the...
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The International Lake Ontario-St. Lawrence River Board has approved a request from the New York Power Authority to allow a 10-hour period of reduced flows on June 19, 2024, to ensure safe conditions for in water inspections of dam facilities.
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Spring freshet has largely concluded and the Osoyoos Lake level has reached its 2024 peak. The snowpack in the Okanagan/Okanogan and Similkameen basins was extremely low throughout the 2023-2024 winter. Since January 1, 2024, the British Columbia Snow Survey and Water Supply Bulletin has reported...
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Anglers and other users of the St. Marys Rapids, please be advised that the gates of the Compensating Works at the head of the St. Marys Rapids will be adjusted multiple times in the next 11 days to facilitate underwater inspections of the International Bridge piers. Please take extra caution when...
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Windsor, Ontario Imagine a basinwide system that detects and prevents Great Lakes’ water quality threats. The International Joint Commission Great Lakes Science Advisory Board recently completed the second phase of efforts to develop a Great Lakes Early Warning System framework, which would allow...
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Anglers and other users of the St. Marys Rapids need to be cautious of the changing flows and water levels that will be experienced in the rapids in June. The Board expects the total St. Marys River flow in June to be 2,070 m3/s (73,100 cfs), as prescribed by Regulation Plan 2012. Actual hour-to...
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The International St. Mary and Milk Rivers Study Board has received an extension of up to one- year from the International Joint Commission (IJC) to complete its work. The study board will now provide its final report to the IJC no later than June 2026. The extra time will allow the study board to...
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The International Joint Commission (IJC) will host a one-hour virtual information session on transboundary water pollution in the Elk-Kootenai/y watershed on Thursday, May 30 th at 6:30pm MDT or 5:30pm PDT. IJC Commissioners will provide opening remarks followed by a short presentation by staff and...
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The International Joint Commission (IJC) recently conducted meetings with senior officials from the Governments of Canada, the United States, the Ktunaxa Nation, British Columbia, Idaho, and Montana to gather initial perspectives on the Reference to Address Transboundary Water Pollution in the Elk...
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The public is invited to hear from the International Souris River Board on the evening of Tuesday, June 25. There will be a presentation by co-chairs on the board and its activities, followed by time for people to ask questions and provide comments. The public meeting is from 6-8 p.m. (CST) at the...
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The International Joint Commission (IJC) is pleased to announce that the appointment of Robert Gioia as Commissioner has been confirmed by the US Senate. A longtime community leader in the Buffalo-Niagara region of New York, Mr. Gioia has guided several community transportation, education and...
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The gate setting of the Compensating Works at the head of the St. Marys Rapids will be increased on May 6 from a setting equivalent to approximately one-half gate fully open (Gates #7 through #10 open 20 cm (7.9 in)) to a setting equivalent to approximately three gates fully open, to meet the Plan...
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The seasonal rise of Lake Ontario will depend on future conditions, which are impossible to accurately predict. The Board will continue to monitor conditions and ensure outflows regulated by Plan 2014 are consistent with Orders of Approval.
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The International St. Mary and Milk Rivers Study Board will be holding a public town hall meeting June 5, 2024. All are welcome to attend. The purpose of this meeting is to update the public on the study’s progress, work plan and timeline of studies into 2024, as well as to solicit public feedback...
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The International Kootenay Lake Board of Control, after consultation with FortisBC, has determined that “the commencement of the spring rise,” for purposes defined in the 1938 International Joint Commission Order on Kootenay Lake, occurred at 00:00 PDT on April 16, 2024. The maximum allowable level...
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International Falls (MN) / Fort Frances (Ontario) The International Rainy-Lake of the Woods Watershed Board (IRLWWB) is pleased to welcome its new Canadian Co-chair, Jennifer Vincent who will be serving the Board alongside her counterpart, interim U.S. co-chair Col. Carl Jansen. Vincent will be...
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Following the release of the BC River Forecast Centre’s April 1 Snow and Water Supply bulletin, the International Kootenay Lake Board of Control (IKLBC) is able to provide an update on the late winter and early spring hydrological conditions in the Kootenay Lake watershed. Through the first three...