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.
July 14, 2020
Environment
Whiteshell Solid Waste Management Initiatives – Update – July 2020
Further to the June update on solid waste disposal the Parks and Protected Spaces Branch is continuing to implement suggestions that have been received by from our membership and other park stakeholders. See Below Whiteshell Solid Waste Management Initiatives – Update – July 2020 Recently the removal of the existing garbage/recycling cages within the catchment […]
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June 18, 2020
Water Levels
Precipitation 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 […]
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June 8, 2020
Water Levels
PROVINCE 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 […]
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May 28, 2020
Water Levels
Report 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
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May 22, 2020
Water Levels
Whiteshell 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/
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May 7, 2020
Environment
FISHING 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 […]
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May 4, 2020
Water Levels
Winnipeg 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 […]
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April 9, 2020
Environment, Water Levels
WCA Environment Committee Report
Click the link below to see the latest report Environment Committee Report April 6 2020
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