Water Level & Management Updates – Aug 2, 2016
Water Level Forecast – click here
As the extreme drought over the Trent Basin continues with no real relief in the forecast, the drawdown of the reservoirs is accelerating. All of the Central Lakes (Mississagua, Anstruther, Crystal, Jack's and Eels Lakes), and most of the largest lakes in the Gull and Burnt Basins […]
Record dry conditions in Ontario
A good piece from The Weather Network describing the severity of the current drought conditions. " Due to one of the driest growing seasons so far on record, drought conditions are spreading through southern Ontario, and the situation is growing worse as we see little rain in the forecast."
Water Level Forecast Jul 25 – Aug 8
The water level forecast for the TSW reservoirs for the period July 25th to August 8th has now been posted by Parks Canada.
CEWF has learned from Parks Canada the the drought conditions over the Kawartha Lakes and further south in the Trent Basin have intensified over the last two weeks. All three of the Conservation […]
Water Level Forecast Jul 18 – Aug 1, 2016
To view the July 18 TSW two-week water level forecast - click here
(to view the Parks Canada website - click here)
TSW Water Management Update
On July 7th, Parks Canada posted a new Water Management Update for the entire Trent Basin. It is clear that the extreme dry conditions since mid-April have caused TSW to conserve water throughout the basin and operate the system at minimum flows. It has also resulted in lower than normal levels for this date on […]
Water Level Forecast Jul 4 – Jul 18, 2016
TSW has begun its annual posting of forecasted water levels. Water levels are low this year, and are being managed very carefully. More information will be posted as it is available.
To view the July 4 TSW two-week water level forecast - click here
(to view the Parks Canada website - click here)