The Whiteshell Cottagers Association strive to keep on top of the latest issues that directly affect our members. The following collection are some of the issues we’re currently addressing. Let us know what issues are of concern to cottagers at your lake.
Hydro Weekly Forecast for the Winnipeg River
Click the link blow for the Hydro Weekly Lake Level Forecast for the Winnipeg River 20200709_Whiteshell Lakes on Wpg River 20200702_Whiteshell Lakes on Wpg River 20200625_Whiteshell Lakes on Wpg River 20200618_Whiteshell Lakes on Wpg River 20200611_Whiteshell Lakes on Wpg River 20200604_Whiteshell Lakes on Wpg River 20200528_Whiteshell Lakes on Wpg River 20200521_Whiteshell Lakes on Wpg […]
Continue ReadingPrecipitation Warning for the Whiteshell
Manitoba Hydrologic Forecast Centre is warning about the potential for severe precipitation in the next few days. Whiteshell Lakes Area could receive 20 to 60 mm precipitation. Most Whiteshell Lakes are already relatively high for this time of the year. The report is available at the link below. Precipitation Warning – June 17-20-2020 Lake Level […]
Continue ReadingPROVINCE ISSUES FLOOD WATCH FOR WHITESHELL LAKES AREA
More Precipitation Expected Over the Next 48 Hours The Hydrologic Forecast Centre of Manitoba Infrastructure is issuing a flood watch for both northwest and southeast Manitoba including the Whiteshell lakes area today. The precipitation system over the weekend brought up to 155 millimetres of rain in areas of southeast Manitoba and up to 25 mm […]
Continue ReadingReport on Falcon Lake Dam Rehabilitation Information and Survey
Manitoba Infrastructure has released a report on the results of the January survey of the Falcon Lake dam rehabilitation options Click the link below to see the report Falcon-Heard-Final Information on the survey and open house held in January is available below. Falcon Lake Dam Rehabilitation Information and Survey
Continue ReadingWhiteshell Water Levels
Lake Level Reports for selected Whiteshell lakes from Manitoba Infrastructure are available at https://www.gov.mb.ca/mit/floodinfo/floodoutlook/forecast_centre/lakes/lake_levels/2018/whiteshell_water_levels.pdf Big Whiteshell is currently not reporting because of a problem with the gauge. A new one is on order. Water level information for the Winnipeg River is available here https://whiteshellcottagers.com/whiteshell_news/hydro-weekly-forecast-for-the-winnipeg-river-2/
Continue ReadingFISHING SEASON OPENS THIS WEEKEND
The 2020-21 fishing season officially kicks off Saturday, May 9 in the Southern Division and Saturday, May 16 in the rest of the province, Agriculture and Resource Development Minister Blaine Pedersen announced today. “Recreational fishing is a great way to get outside, explore the outdoors and enjoy Manitoba’s wilderness,” said Pedersen. “Manitoba has an abundance […]
Continue ReadingWinnipeg River flow reductions
The Lake of the Woods Control Board reports that they will be directing daily small flow reductions out of Lake of the Woods starting May 5 in response to the current dry conditions. Precipitation in the basin has been below average for the past few weeks and there have been sharp reductions in flow out […]
Continue ReadingWCA Environment Committee Report
Click the link below to see the latest report Environment Committee Report April 6 2020
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