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RVCA - Flood Watch Terminated for North Gower, Flood Outlook Remains for Other Areas

Flood Watch terminated for North Gower; Flood Outlook remains for other areas

March 25, 2022 – The Rideau Valley Conservation Authority is terminating the FLOOD WATCH for the village of North Gower but a FLOOD OUTLOOK continues for all the low-lying areas around the smaller creeks and streams in the Rideau Valley Watershed, including any connected creeks or ditches.

The current short-term weather forecast indicates cooler, mostly below zero temperatures, for the next five days with limited precipitation....

Lanark County Media Release - March 23, 2022

Lanark County Media Release - March 23, 2022

Here are the highlights from the Lanark County Council meeting held Wednesday, March 23.

Ambulance Service Enhancement Approved: Council has approved an enhancement proposed by Lanark County Paramedic Service (LCPS) that is expected to help with the growth in call volume by creating more capacity within the system. The addition is to take effect July 1 and will be funded through reserves for this year.

At the corporate services committee meeting earlier...

RVCA - Watershed Conditions Statement - March 23

Continued Snowmelt and Forecasted Rain Will Keep Water Levels Elevated Across Rideau Valley Watershed

 

 

(WCS – R05/2022)
March 23, 2022 – The current short-term weather forecast indicates mostly above zero temperatures until Sunday and possibly 30 – 50 mm of rain from Thursday to Saturday. Although much of the snow has already melted, some snow remains in the watershed, especially in the upper watershed areas.

The forecasted rain and on-going snowmelt are expected to keep water...