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If weather allows for safe working conditions, crews from the New York Power Authority will begin opening the 22 spans on Tuesday, February 27, 2024. This will be the earliest start date for removal of the ice boom.
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Installation of the ice boom for the 2023-2024 ice season is scheduled to begin as-early-as December 16, 2023, by the New York Power Authority (NYPA) crews, subject to safe in water working conditions.
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The International Lake Ontario–St. Lawrence River Board and International Niagara Board of Control will host two virtual public meetings, one in English and one in French, to share the most up to date forecast for the Lake Ontario and St. Lawrence River basin and discuss ice boom installation for...
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IJC Publishes Data Products, Tools and Models Produced by Lake Champlain-Richelieu River Flood Study
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The International Joint Commission (IJC) is announcing that the data mapping products, tools and models that resulted from the International Lake Champlain-Richelieu River Study Board (Board) study are now publicly available.
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Due to the lack of ice cover on Lake Erie and the absence of ice in the Maid-of-the-Mist Pool below Niagara Falls, preparations are underway for the removal of the Lake Erie – Niagara River Ice Boom. If weather allows for safe working conditions, crews from the New York Power Authority plan to begin...
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The IJC issued a Temporary Order of Approval on December 20, 2022, to allow for installation of 21 of the 22 sections of the Niagara River ice boom. NYPA installed 21 spans of the ice boom this ice season leaving out the last span of the ice boom located nearest to the Canadian shore. The...
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Installation of the ice boom for the 2022-2023 ice season is scheduled to begin Friday December 16, weather permitting.
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The three Great Lakes Boards will host joint webinars in English and French on August 30 and 31, respectively from 5:30 to 6:30 pm EDT. Information shared will include current and forecast conditions within the Great Lakes basin.
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After five years of US-Canadian collaboration and research, the International Lake Champlain-Richelieu River Study Board (the Board) submitted its final report and recommendations to the International Joint Commission. The Report investigated the causes, impacts, risks and potential solutions to...
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The International Lake Champlain-Richelieu River Study Board (Study Board) has published a new technical report, Development of a Binational Flood Forecasting and Real-time Flood Plain Mapping System for Operational Implementation as part of its multi-year study into finding solutions to flooding in...
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The International Lake Champlain-Richelieu River Study Board has published a new technical report, A Strategy for Addressing Climate Uncertainty Affecting Lake Champlain-Richelieu River Flooding. As part of the study board’s work identifying the causes and recommending solutions to the impacts of...
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The International Lake Champlain-Richelieu River Study Board is pleased to release a series of reports investigating best practices for floodplain management in the Lake Champlain-Richeulieu River (LCRR) Basin. Four reports covering the topics of flood mapping, flood risk communication, floodplain...
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Preparations are underway for the removal of the Lake Erie – Niagara River Ice Boom 2022.
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Floodwater Storage Report Released by Lake Champlain-Richelieu River Study Board December 22, 2021 – The International Lake Champlain-Richelieu River Study Board has released its Floodwater Storage report. The report, one of several undertaken by the Study Board, explores using wetland and temporary...
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Installation of the ice boom for the 2021-2022 ice season could begin as early as December 10th, 2021 weather permitting. Each winter since 1964, the Lake Erie-Niagara River Ice Boom has been installed near the outlet of Lake Erie to reduce the amount of ice entering the Niagara River.
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The International Joint Commission (IJC) Great Lakes water levels boards invite you to attend a webinar scheduled for Friday, August 27 from 12:00 pm to 1:00 pm (EDT).
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May 17, 2021 For Immediate Release The International Lake Champlain-Richelieu River Flood Study Board released a new report: “Potential Structural Solutions to Mitigate Flooding in the Lake Champlain-Richelieu River Basin.” The report is one of several the Study Board will be releasing in 2021...
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Preparations are underway for the removal of the Lake Erie – Niagara River Ice Boom. Lake Erie’s ice cover has rapidly reduced over the past few days.
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Installation of the ice boom for the 2020-2021 ice season is planned to begin as early as December 10, 2020 weather permitting.
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BURLINGTON, ONTARIO ----- New York Power Authority (NYPA) is requesting International Joint Commission (IJC) approval for early installation of the ice boom for the 2020-2021 ice season to provide additional time to implement COVID-19 staff safety protocols.
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The International Lake Champlain-Richelieu River Study Board will hold four virtual public meetings on the last week of September. The public is invited to hear about the progress of the study, talk with technical experts, ask questions and share views. Register here: English or French. Information...
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Video of July 2020 Tri-Board Webinar on Great Lakes Water Levels and Answers to Additional Questions
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A public Great Lakes water levels webinar hosted by the International Joint Commission's Lake Superior Board of Control, Lake Ontario-St. Lawrence River Board and Niagara Board of Control was held July 17. This webinar provided an overview of why the Great Lakes were at their current levels and how...
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The International Niagara Board of Control invites members of the public to participate in a teleconference-webinar to discuss the Board’s Directive and annual activities. The afternoon of Tuesday October 8th, 2019, 12:00-1:00 pm EDT. You must dial into the teleconference to listen to the...
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Preparations are underway for the removal of the Lake Erie – Niagara River Ice Boom
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BUFFALO, NEW YORK; BURLINGTON, ONT. Based on the present heavy ice cover remaining on eastern Lake Erie, removal of the Lake Erie-Niagara River ice boom has not started. The International Joint Commission’s International Niagara Board of Control has determined that the Lake Erie-Niagara River ice...
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Lake Erie - Niagara River Ice Boom Installation Media Advisory for the 2018-19 Ice Season.
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The International Lake Champlain-Richelieu River Study Board will hold public meetings in Quebec, New York and Vermont next week. The public is invited to hear about current work of the study, talk with technical experts, ask questions and share views.
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Considering the lack of ice cover on the lake and the absence of an ice buildup in the Maid-of-the-Mist Pool below Niagara Falls, preparations are underway for the removal of the Lake Erie – Niagara River Ice Boom.
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Based on the present heavy ice cover remaining on eastern Lake Erie, removal of the Lake Erie-Niagara River ice boom has not started. The International Joint Commission’s International Niagara Board of Control has determined that the Lake Erie-Niagara River ice boom will not likely be open before...
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New York Power Authority marine crews began installing the Ice Boom on 16 December 2017. Under the International Joint Commission's 1999 Supplementary Order of Approval, placement of the spans may begin when the Lake Erie water temperature at Buffalo reaches 4ºC (39ºF) or on December 16, whichever...
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Each winter since 1964, the Lake Erie-Niagara River Ice Boom has been installed near the outlet of Lake Erie to reduce the amount of ice entering the Niagara River.
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The International Lake Champlain-Richelieu River Study Board (the Study Board) has released its draft Work Plan, available for public feedback until July 28, 2017. The Study Board will host public meetings in Vermont, Québec and New York in July to share information about the study and seek public...
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Preparations are underway for the removal of the Lake Erie – Niagara River Ice Boom.
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Placement of the 22 spans of the Lake Erie-Niagara River Ice Boom is about to start.
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LAKE ERIE – NIAGARA RIVER ICE BOOM Ice Boom to be Removed BUFFALO, NEW YORK; BURLINGTON, ONTARIO – Preparations are underway for the removal of the Lake Erie – Niagara River Ice Boom. For the second consecutive year, mild weather conditions for most of this winter season have resulted in little to...
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March 27, 2014 - Delay in Ice Boom Opening March 27, 2014 - Delay in Ice Boom Opening
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