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Back to SearchKawartha Lakes – The Ministry of Northern Development, Mines, Natural Resources and Forestry – Bancroft District is advising area residents that a Watershed Conditions Statement - Water Safety is in effect in the District until Wednesday, April 20, 2022.
Residents in Bancroft District should note there are increasingly high flows through water control structures due to spring conditions. These flows are being managed to mitigate, as much as possible, the impacts from snowmelt and rainfall. The public is advised to exercise extreme caution when near rivers and waterbodies and to stay away from open and fast flowing water, culverts, and dams. Please also note that ice remaining on lakes can be very unsafe.
The snowpack in the region has diminished significantly or completely melted in sections of the district. Runoff from snowmelt is beginning to reach local lakes and rivers contributing to increased flows. Declining temperatures over the weekend and into next week will slow snowmelt.
Residents are reminded to keep a close watch on conditions and regularly check for updated messages.
The ministry is closely monitoring the weather and developing watershed conditions. Further updates will be issued as appropriate.
WATERSHED CONDITIONS STATEMENT – WATER SAFETY: indicates that high flows, melting ice or other factors could be dangerous for such users as boaters, anglers and swimmers but flooding is not expected.
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