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/
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
Continue ReadingFalcon Lake Dam Rehabilitation Information and Survey
Manitoba Infrastructure is asking the public for feedback on three potential options to replace the timber structure. An open house was held on January 22, 2020 . If you weren’t able to make it, the information and survey is available at https://engagemb.ca/falcon-lake-dam-rehabilitation
Continue ReadingFalcon Lake Dam Replacement Open House
On January 22, the Manitoba Government is holding an open house to provide an opportunity to learn about the Falcon Lake Dam structure replacement options being considered by Manitoba Infrastructure. This is an opportunity to gain control over the water level for the next 50 years. The open house will be held in Winnipeg: Date: […]
Continue ReadingWarning – Flooding on the Winnipeg River
Cottagers along the Winnipeg River have been reporting a sudden increase in water levels, which have recently risen approximately 18″ in some places. This rise which is greater than the estimates in the latest Hydro Forecast The WCA asked MB Hydro about the conditions. They informed us that the Seven Sisters dam is at normal […]
Continue ReadingHydro 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 […]
Continue ReadingDecember 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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