Almost $280,000 for two SD&G agencies for water studies
SD&G – Two environmental agencies in SD&G are getting almost $280,000 combined from the provincial government to carry out various water studies. Environment Minister Jeff […]
International Joint Commission
Extreme water levels not expected along St. Lawrence River
CORNWALL, Ont. – The international body overseeing water levels on Lake Ontario and the St. Lawrence River says levels will peak “well below” the flooding […]
St. Lawrence River outflow in overdrive
CORNWALL – With the St. Lawrence Seaway shut down for the season as of Tuesday (Dec. 31, 2019), the International Lake Ontario-St. Lawrence River Board […]
‘Risk is mounting’ for 2020 St. Lawrence flooding; Ontario-New York shoreline groups band together
BROCKVILLE – With only months before a spring melt, the president of United Shoreline Ontario (USO) says her group is joining U.S. counterparts to lobby […]
Water levels board to add municipal representatives
WASHINGTON – The governing body overseeing the board with direct say on St. Lawrence River water levels will be adding municipal representation. But those members […]
Boaters cautioned as Moses-Saunders Dam opened
CORNWALL – The regulatory board of the International Joint Commission is increasing the amount of water going through the Moses-Saunders Dam today in order to […]
St. Lawrence River two day boost before winter floated by IJC
LONG SAULT – While there are no long term fixes in place, the International Joint Commission proposes a two-day increase in water levels along the […]
Water concerns on Ault Island
MORRISBURG – A residents’ group for an island in South Dundas and South Stormont says fluctuating water levels on Lake St. Lawrence is causing “significant […]
Akwesasne water manager appointed to IJC board
AKWESASNE, N.Y. — The manager of Akwesasne’s water resources will be part of the board overseeing water levels in the St. Lawrence River and Lake […]
Great Lakes agreement to address Cornwall
CORNWALL – The provincial and federal governments signed a five-year agreement Friday which will take action on blue-green algae blooms, invasive species and pollution. The […]