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Parks Canada TSW Water Levels Update

There has been significant snowfall this winter, and recently a forecast for rain. The Minden Times ran a story Feb 18 expressing people's concerns on water levels – click here.

In response, TSW has issued a statement giving their status update – click here.

From this update there does not appear […]

2013 Water Levels Summary

The TSW web site has now been updated to reflect the full year 2013 water level data. This includes both the actual level measurements and the updated historical extremes. This data will typically be replaced by the new data in 2014, so we are providing a copy by watershed for your records (see also under […]

The Parks Canada TSW ‘Mandate’

There have been many questions asked requesting the specifics of under what official 'mandate' does TSW operate. CEWF has researched this in detail; to read the report –  click here.

Per this report's Summary, it is a complex, imprecise situation:

"…there is no single document that contains a legally-binding mandate for the TSW or for […]

The Blame Game…?

This has been a rough year for TSW water levels – no doubt about that. Understandably there has been much frustration expressed regarding both the spring flood and the high fall water levels. But to be productive in addressing these important issues, we must:

understand the facts,
look for lessons learned, and
chart corrective action plans going forward.

To […]

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 […]