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December 20, 2019
Water Levels
Hydro Weekly Forecast for the Winnipeg River
Click the link blow for the Hydro Weekly Lake Level Forecast for the Winnipeg River The Dec 19 report is the last report for 2019. Reporting will resume in the spring of 2020. 20191219_Whiteshell Lakes on Wpg River 20191212_Whiteshell Lakes on Wpg River 20191205_Whiteshell Lakes on Wpg River 20191128_Whiteshell Lakes on Wpg River 20191121_Whiteshell […]
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December 19, 2019
Whiteshell News
Big Whiteshell Water Treatment Upgrade
The Department of Conservation and Climate is in the process of upgrading the water treatment plant at Big Whitesehll Lake and during the demolition and construction of the new plant water will not be available at that location but will be available at other existing locations in the close proximity (see map). Click the link […]
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December 15, 2019
Whiteshell News
Cottage Break In Reported at McDougall’s Landing
Dec 15 Update We received another update from the cottager at McDougall’s Landing “The RCMP informed us today, during a follow-up visit, that there have been additional break-ins in the South Whiteshell – McDougall’s Landing area – 4 more. To date, no arrests have been made” Whiteshell Cottagers Association is working on assisting in getting […]
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December 9, 2019
Invasive Species
Winter checklist to help stop the spread of Aquatic Invasive Species
Aquatic invasive species (AIS) threaten Manitoba’s waters. Species such as zebra mussels can cause major negative economic, environmental and social impacts to water-users such as boaters, fishers, recreational water-users and industry. Click the link below to see winter tips from the Wildlife and Fisheries Branch Winter AIS Checklist March 2019
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December 5, 2019
Water Levels
December 5 Water Level updates
The Lake of the Woods Control Board reports that due to high flows expected throughout the winter, swift currents may make areas along the Winnipeg river unsafe, including some areas that normally have reliable ice cover. Manitoba Infrastructure is reporting lake levels for the following lakes at https://www.gov.mb.ca/mit/floodinfo/floodoutlook/forecast_centre/lakes/lake_levels/2018/whiteshell_water_levels.pdf
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November 29, 2019
Water Levels
November 28 Flood updates from Manitoba Infrastructure and Parks Branch
Most the measuring devices are iced in but Manitoba Infrastructure was able to provide updates for Falcon, Caddy and West Hawk Lakes. Below is an updated version of Caddy/West Hawk levels on the same plot showing how they are being drawn down in unison. Manitoba Infrastructure noted that they pulled a log out of the […]
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