The International Kootenay Lake Board of Control, after consultation with FortisBC, has determined that “the commencement of the spring rise,” for purposes defined in the 1938 International Joint Commission Order on Kootenay Lake, occurred at 00:00 PDT on April 16, 2024.
Water Levels and Flows
The gate setting of the Compensating Works at the head of the St. Marys Rapids will be maintained in April at a setting equivalent to approximately one-half gate fully open (Gates #7 through #10 open 20 cm (7.9 in)) and Gate #1 at its typical setting of 20 cm (7.9 in) open. St. Marys Rapids flow…
World Water Day has been held annually on March 22 since 1993. It’s a United Nations Observance focusing on the importance of freshwater.
The Washington Department of Ecology is planning for $5.5 million in improvements to Zosel Dam, which is on the Okanogan River and used to help manage Osoyoos Lake water levels.
International Falls (MN) / Fort Frances (Ontario)