High Fall Water Levels – Update
Water levels throughout the TSW reservoir lakes have been very high this fall due to heavy rains, and we have received many inquires expressing concern. The levels are dropping back now, and assuming reasonably normal weather patterns for the next while, should be close to normal by year end. For a full explanation –
CEWF Comments on ‘AECOM Gull River Flood Review’
CEWF has completed its assessment of the AECOM Gull River Flood Review. To access – click here.
The AECOM report contains useful information, and helps provide an understanding of events. Unfortunately the Terms of Reference set by Parks Canada limited AECOM's ability to document lessons learned, and propose solutions. In our comments, we […]
TSW Water Level Website Update
The TSW has updated its water level website, as requested by CEWF, to incorporate the 25-year average water level data line for each lake. This is a very valuable tool for assessing the state of the lakes.
To access the TSW site, click on 'Parks Canada Web Site' in the upper right-hand corner of this web […]
CEWF Comments on ‘AECOM Water Management Study’
Following the public release of the AECOM Water Management Study, CEWF has now reviewed and assessed the report. It is overall a good document, however it will only be meaningful if substantive actions are implemented on the report's key recommendations.
To read the summary comments from CEWF – click here.
Please forward any further […]
Two AECOM Reports Released by Parks Canada
On November 1, 2013 Parks Canada released the following two reports:
AECOM Review of 2013 Gull River Flooding
AECOM 2011 Water Management Study
For a description of these reports, and the option to download them, go to:
http://www.pc.gc.ca/eng/lhn-nhs/on/trentsevern/plan/plan12.aspx
http://www.pc.gc.ca/eng/lhn-nhs/on/trentsevern/plan/plan13.aspx
Note: to see the AECOM Water Management Recommendations, go to Volume 4, Section 10, page 106
The […]
Watershed Conditions Statements – Oct 31 & Nov 1, 2013
The MNR issues Watershed Conditions Statements for the TSW reservoir lakes region when there exist potential water safety concerns, for example due to exceptional weather events. CEWF is now on the distribution list for these alerts, and we shall publish them on this website as we receive them. Two such alerts have just been issued as […]