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The Sault Ste. Marie Region Conservation Authority would like to issue a statement to residents in regard to current watershed conditions. Melting of the snowpack has been slow and steady. There is still snowpack in the northern portion of the watershed. This snow will continue to melt and increase flow to area rivers and streams.
The weather forecast for the next two days indicates rain showers. Local rivers have increased their flow over the weekend and we anticipate further rise with the forecast rain. At the time we do not anticipate flooding of rivers or streams however there may be localized flooding in low lying areas with poor drainage.
The flood control channels owned and maintained by the Sault Ste. Marie Region Conservation Authority are flowing well and melt water is entering the system. As melt continues and anticipated rainfalls are received, the flood control channels will experience a rise in water levels. It is important to remember that the water in rivers, streams and the channels is extremely cold and fast flowing waters are dangerous.
The Sault Ste. Marie Region Conservation Authority will continue to closely monitor stream flows across the watershed.
The Sault Ste. Marie Region Conservation Authority would like to extend a warning to residents and visitors to use extreme caution when close to rivers, creeks and channels. Potential increases in water levels and flows can be especially dangerous and stream banks can be slippery. Please keep children and pets away from fast flowing rivers, streams and channels.
This statement is in effect until Tuesday April 21, 2015.

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