The International Rainy-Lake of the Woods Watershed Board (IRLWWB)’s Water Levels Committee (WLC) established an initial spring regulation plan for Rainy and Namakan Lakes on March 10, 2025.
Water Levels and Flows
The Board expects the total St. Marys River flow in March to be 1,610 cubic meters per second (56,900 cfs), as prescribed by Regulation Plan 2012. Actual hour-to-hour and day-to-day flows may vary depending on hydrologic conditions, as well as variations in flow from the hydropower plants.
The International Rainy-Lake of the Woods Watershed Board (IRLWWB) Water Levels Committee (Committee) will host a public meeting in International Falls, MN at the Minnesota North College- Rainy River…
Water levels in each of the Great Lakes, except for Lake Erie, are currently below long-term monthly averages. Actual spring and summer water levels will depend primarily on weather and water supplies during the spring and summer months.
Water levels in each of the Great Lakes, except for Lake Erie, are currently below long-term monthly averages. Actual spring and summer water levels will depend primarily on weather and water supplies during the spring and summer months.
Water levels in each of the Great Lakes, except for Lake Erie, are currently below long-term monthly averages. Actual spring and summer water levels will depend primarily on weather and water supplies during the spring and summer months.
International Falls (MN) / Fort Frances (Ontario)
The gate setting of the Compensating Works will be maintained at the typical winter gate setting (Gate #1 and Gates #7 through #10 open 20 cm each) equivalent to approximately one-half gate open. The Board expects the total St. Marys River flow in February to be 1,690 cubic meters per second (59,…