International Niagara Board of Control

The Board monitors the operation of the Chippawa-Grass Island Pool control structure above Niagara Falls, and oversees the annual installation and removal of an ice boom at the outlet of Lake Erie.

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News Release

March 28, 2022

Preparations are underway for the removal of the Lake Erie – Niagara River Ice Boom 2022.
News Release

December 8, 2021

Installation of the ice boom for the 2021-2022 ice season could begin as early as December 10th, 2021 weather permitting. Each winter since 1964, the Lake Erie-Niagara River Ice Boom has been installed near the outlet of Lake Erie to reduce the amount of ice entering the Niagara River.
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November 4, 2021

The Lake Erie–Niagara River Ice Boom reduces the amount of ice passing from Lake Erie to the Niagara River. This prevents ice blockages from interfering with hydropower production and reduces the potential of ice damage to shoreline property.
News Release

December 8, 2020

Installation of the ice boom for the 2020-2021 ice season is planned to begin as early as December 10, 2020 weather permitting.

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