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RVCA - Watershed Conditions Statement - April 24, 2024

FLOOD OUTLOOK UPDATE #1 – Water Levels Remain Elevated in Upper Watershed

 A Flood Outlook Statement is being maintained for the Upper Rideau Valley Watershed.

Since early April, the Upper Rideau Valley Watershed near Bobs and Christie Lakes and the Tay River has received just over 100mm of rainfall. The weather forecast indicates another 15 to 20mm of precipitation for the next week. This above-average precipitation has resulted in increased water levels in Bobs and Christie Lakes.

Based on the...

Tay Valley Township Excels in Another Karate Program Success!

Tay Valley Township is delighted to announce the successful conclusion of yet another exhilarating module of Karate. Participants came together once again to embrace the discipline, skill, and camaraderie that Tay Valley Township Karate fosters. 

The Township extends its gratitude to instructor Rob for his unwavering dedication and expertise, as well as to the participants for their commitment and enthusiasm throughout the program. Tay Valley Township remains committed to providing opportunities...

Rideau Canal - Water Level Management Update – April 19, 2024

Parks Canada's water management team continues to actively monitor water levels, flows, and weather forecasts across the Rideau Canal National Historic Site of Canada. These factors are used to determine dam operations on a daily basis.

Parks Canada maintains the Ontario Waterways Water Management InfoNet on the Rideau Canal website at https://parks.canada.ca/lhn-nhs/on/rideau/info/infonet

The InfoNet contains background information on water management practices, water management updates,...

Media Release - County Council April 17th, 2024

For immediate release
April 17, 2024

Here are the highlights from the Lanark County Council meeting held April 17, 2024.

Seeking Support for Youth Wellness Hub Proposal: Following a presentation to the community
services committee meeting last week, Lanark County Council has directed staff to meet with Planet
Youth Lanark County (PYLC) and Open Doors for Lanark Children and Youth (ODLCY) to prepare a
recommendation about how the county can support the development and implementation of proposals
to the...

Friends of the Tay Watershed - Annual General Meeting

Virtual Annual General Meeting 

Keynote Speaker - Rideau Valley Conservation Authority's Sommer Casgrain-Robertson "2023" Watershed Conditions Report

Thursday, April 18 2024 - 2:30pm - 5:00pm

Link to Annual General Meeting: https://taywatershed.ca/fotw_2023_agm.php - click on Notice for Members