Rideau Valley Conservation Authority - Water Conditions Statement (August 9, 2023)

Low Water Status Now 'Normal' in Tay River and Rideau Lakes; Water Levels Remain Low in Bobs and Christie Lakes

Watershed conditions in the Tay River and Rideau Lakes watersheds have returned to “Normal’ under the Ontario Low Water Response Program. However, the water levels in Bobs and Christie Lakes, which are used throughout the recreational season to augment the flow in the Tay River and regulate navigation in the Rideau River, are still below average for this time of year.

Parks Canada staff continue to closely monitor these lakes and expect the water levels to approach normal levels with rain in the forecast.

With well above-average rainfall amounts across the watershed during the last month, stream flows and water levels have recovered (except as noted above) from the previous low water status and are now above average for this time of year. Looking ahead, the seven-day weather forecast suggests we may receive 25 to 50 mm of rain across the watershed.
 
Conservation Authority staff continue to monitor conditions and communicate with water managers throughout the watershed. Updates to this message will be issued as conditions warrant.
 
More resources:
Ministry of Environment, Conservation and Parks:
www.ontario.ca/page/managing-your-water-well-times-water-shortage

Ontario’s Low Water Response program:
www.ontario.ca/page/low-water-response-program

RVCA website: www.rvca.ca