Trent-Severn Waterway adjusting dam due to heavy rainfall
Lock 42 at Trent-Severn Waterway near Washago, Ont., on Wed., April 17, 2024. (CTV News/Steve Mann)
Higher-than-normal rainfall is forcing changes along the Trent-Severn Waterway.
Parks Canada expects increased water levels and flows on the Severn River during and after navigation hours.
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The increased flows overnight result from water management dam adjustments to address the higher-than-normal water levels caused by recent precipitation.
Visitors should exercise caution around and on the water, and boaters must watch their wake to guard against damage to shorelines and property.
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