Lake Ontario and the upper St. Lawrence River have been in drought conditions since early June. The International River Board had therefore slowed flows in our area throughout June to prevent levels from dipping even lower. This has been to protect municipal water intakes, hydro power and safe navigation. It also explains why current at …
Category: River Flow Management
How Seaway Management Affects Diving
It's early May. Still chilly water averaging 8C/46F. Hardy dry-suiters have been in but I like to wait until the river hits 15C/60F (or close). Weeds are at their lowest point of the year - not much of a factor until at least mid-June, so chilly or not, it's an excellent time to see a …
