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The International Joint Commission (IJC) has appointed the International Souris River Study Board and issued a directive to investigate flooding and water supply issues in the Souris River basin. The study was requested by the governments of Canada and the United States. The governments have asked...
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A stretch of mild, dry weather has accelerated the decline in Lake Ontario water levels in recent weeks, bringing some welcome signs of relief to many of those impacted by wide-spread flooding and coastal damages across the Lake Ontario – St. Lawrence River basin this year.
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The International Lake Superior Board of Control, under authority granted to it by the International Joint Commission (IJC), has set the Lake Superior outflow to 2900 cubic metres per second (m 3/s) for the month of September, effective September 5 th. The outflow is expected to exceed the combined...
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Record-breaking natural conditions have exceeded the capability of water level regulation to prevent the wide-spread flooding and coastal impacts experienced across the Lake Ontario – St. Lawrence River basin.
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The International Rainy-Lake of the Woods Watershed Board invites you to attend a presentation by the Board, meet Board members and staff, ask questions, and express concerns. This year, the Board will be holding a public meeting in Tower, Minnesota. See details below.
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Lake Ontario levels have been dropping rapidly compared to average rates through the months of June and July.
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The International Lake Superior Board of Control, under authority granted to it by the International Joint Commission (IJC), has set the Lake Superior outflow to 3260 cubic metres per second (m 3/s) for the month of August, effective August 4 th. The outflow is expected to exceed the combined...
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Following receipt of the International Rainy and Namakan Lakes Rule Curves Study Board’s final report in late June, the International Joint Commission will be holding public hearings in the basin on its own report Draft Changes to the Rainy and Namakan Lakes Rule Curves for Public Comment.
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Following record setting wet weather in April and May, heavy rains and storms have been frequent and widespread June through mid-July, resulting in continued wet conditions and causing high water levels to persist throughout much of the Lake Ontario - St. Lawrence River system.
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At its meeting on June 30th, the International Lake Ontario – St. Lawrence River Board agreed to continue releasing an outflow of 10,400 cubic metres per second (m3/s) (367,300 cubic feet per second), as conditions allow, in order to help lower the level of Lake Ontario.
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On June 30th, 2017, the International Rainy and Namakan Lakes Rule Curves Study Board submitted its final report entitled Managing Water Levels and Flows in the Rainy River Basin to the International Joint Commission.
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The International Lake Superior Board of Control, under authority granted to it by the International Joint Commission (IJC), has set the Lake Superior outflow to 3230 cubic metres per second (m 3/s) for the month of July, effective July 1 st. The outflow is expected to exceed the combined capacities...
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The International Lake Superior Board of Control, under authority granted to it by the International Joint Commission (IJC), has set the Lake Superior outflow to 3230 cubic metres per second ( m3/s) for the month of July, effective July 1st. The outflow is expected to exceed the combined capacities...
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The International Joint Commission is very pleased to announce that effective June 21, 2017, the Honourable Benoît Bouchard has been re-appointed by the Government of Canada to serve as part time Commissioner of the IJC’s Canadian Section for a one year term. Mr. Bouchard served with the Commission...
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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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At its conference call on Monday 19 June 2017, the International Lake Ontario – St. Lawrence River Board agreed to continue efforts to further reduce high Lake Ontario levels.
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At its conference call on Monday, the International Lake Ontario – St. Lawrence River Board decided to temporarily increase the outflow from Lake Ontario from 10,200 m3/s (360,200 ft3/s) to 10,400 m3/s (367,300 ft3/s) for 72 hours with the hope of sustaining the increase for a longer period of time...
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At its weekly conference call, the International Lake Ontario – St. Lawrence River Board decided to maintain the outflow from Lake Ontario at 10,200 m3/s (360,200 cfs) again for at least another week to address high water levels and associated impacts throughout the system.
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At its weekly conference call, the International Lake Ontario – St. Lawrence River Board decided to maintain the outflow from Lake Ontario at 10,200 m3/s (360,200 cfs) for at least another week to address high water levels and associated impacts throughout the system.
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The International Lake Superior Board of Control, under authority granted to it by the International Joint Commission (IJC), has set the Lake Superior outflow to 2430 cubic metres per second (m 3/s) for the month of June, effective June 2 nd. The June outflow is 230 m 3/s less than that prescribed...
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The International Lake Ontario – St. Lawrence River Board assessed current and expected conditions to determine the best outflow release strategy to address high water level and associated impacts throughout the system.
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The International-Rainy Lake of the Woods Watershed Board has three committees; one of which is the Water Levels Committee whose duty it is to ensure compliance with the Orders of the International Joint Commission (IJC) for the operation of the dams on the Rainy River and outlets of Namakan Lake.
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The level of Osoyoos Lake has been rising since late April when increasingly warm temperatures began to melt the Okanagan River basin’s deep snowpack, which exceeded 150 percent of normal. Snowmelt has also contributed to high water levels in reservoirs upstream of Osoyoos Lake including Okanagan...
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This week the International Lake Ontario – St. Lawrence River Board assessed current and expected conditions to determine the best outflow release strategy which would continue to address high water level and associated impacts throughout the system.
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Exceptionally wet weather in April has resulted in rapidly rising water levels throughout the Lake Ontario – St. Lawrence River system.
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The International Lake Superior Board of Control, under authority granted to it by the International Joint Commission (IJC), has set the Lake Superior outflow to 2060 cubic metres per second (m 3/s) for the month of May, effective May 2 nd. The May outflow is 410 m 3/s less than that prescribed by...
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Extreme wet weather in April has resulted in high water levels across the Lake Ontario - St. Lawrence River system. Rainfall has been well above normal across the entire basin, with some areas having received at least twice their average amounts since the start of the month.
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The International Lake Superior Board of Control, under authority granted to it by the International Joint Commission (IJC), advises that the gate setting at the head of the St. Marys Rapids will be increased to the equivalent of two gates open on 25 April 2017. There is minimal ice cover remaining...
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A series of storm events passed through the Lake Ontario-St. Lawrence River system from April 4-10, resulting in significant precipitation across the region.
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The International Lake Superior Board of Control, under authority granted to it by the International Joint Commission (IJC), has set the Lake Superior outflow to 2180 cubic metres per second (m 3/s) for the month of April, effective April 4 th. The outflow is as prescribed by Plan 2012 and may at...
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In a report released today, the Health Professionals Advisory Board (HPAB) of the International Joint Commission (IJC) outlines several actions to augment and improve efforts to monitor and control human risks from exposure to cyanobacteria and its associated toxins, which are often present in...
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Preparations are underway for the removal of the Lake Erie – Niagara River Ice Boom.
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The International Lake Superior Board of Control, under authority granted to it by the International Joint Commission (IJC), has set the Lake Superior outflow to 2400 cubic metres per second (m 3/s) for the month of March, effective February 28 th. The outflow is being set to the normal maximum...
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The International Joint Commission (IJC) today announced that it has appointed a bi-national study board to undertake the work outlined in Option B of the 2013 Plan of Study to more fully explore the causes, impacts, risks, and solutions to flooding in the Lake Champlain-Richelieu River basin.
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Canada and the United States released their progress report last fall on accomplishing the Great Lakes Water Quality Agreement’s goals, and the International Joint Commission released their draft assessment report on January 18.
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Amid growing evidence that significant amounts of small pieces of plastic are entering the Great Lakes, the International Joint Commission (IJC) released a report to the governments of Canada and the United States recommending several actions to prevent microplastics from entering the lakes.
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The International Lake Superior Board of Control, under authority granted to it by the International Joint Commission (IJC), has set the Lake Superior outflow to 2370 cubic metres per second (m 3/s) for the month of February, effective February 3 rd. The outflow is as prescribed by Plan 2012 and may...
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In its draft Triennial Assessment of Progress (TAP) report under the 2012 Great Lakes Water Quality Agreement, the International Joint Commission commends Canada and the United States for their exemplary binational commitment and dedicated effort to meet several of the Agreement’s goals.
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The International Lake Superior Board of Control, under authority granted to it by the International Joint Commission (IJC), has set the Lake Superior outflow to 2400 cubic metres per second (m 3/s) for the month of January, effective January 4 th. The outflow is being set to the normal maximum...
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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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Do the Great Lakes provide safe, high quality drinking water? Can we swim and fish without health concerns? Are fish and other aquatic species thriving or declining? To answer these questions, scientists and governments must have accurate measures, or indicators, that reflect the health of the Great...
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Do the Great Lakes provide safe, high quality drinking water? Can we swim and fish without health concerns? Are fish and other aquatic species thriving or declining? To answer these questions, scientists and governments must have accurate measures, or indicators, that reflect the health of the Great...
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Commissioners of the International Joint Commission (IJC) today signed an updated order of approval for the regulation of water levels and flows in Lake Ontario and the St. Lawrence River.
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The International Lake Superior Board of Control, under authority granted to it by the International Joint Commission (IJC), has set the Lake Superior outflow to 2410 cubic metres per second (m 3/s) for the month of December, effective December 2 nd. The outflow is being set to the normal maximum...
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The International Joint Commission (IJC) today released a report recommending the governments of Canada and the United States adopt a strategy to address toxic polybrominated diphenyl ethers (PBDEs) in the Great Lakes, to reduce risks to human health and the environment.
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The International Lake Superior Board of Control advises that the gate setting of the control structure at the head of the St. Marys Rapids will be reduced gradually to the equivalent of one-half gate open beginning this afternoon, Monday, November 28 th, and ending tomorrow morning, Tuesday...
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The International Lake Superior Board of Control, under authority granted to it by the International Joint Commission (IJC), has set the Lake Superior outflow to 2,590 cubic meters per second (m 3/s) (91.5 thousand cubic feet per second (tcfs)) for the month of November, effective November 1 st. The...
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Join the International Joint Commission’s Great Lakes Water Quality Board and Local Experts for a panel discussion on The Great Lakes: The First Nations, Métis Nation and Tribal Perspective. On Wednesday, November 9, the IJC’s Great Lakes Water Quality Board will host a panel discussion with local...
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Board announces leadership changes, reviews conditions Leadership of the International St. Lawrence River Board of Control (Board) has recently changed.
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The International Joint Commission (IJC) invites public comment on its Preliminary Recommendations on Microplastics in the Great Lakes for binational, science, policy, and education solutions to microplastic pollution.
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