Water Safety Statement

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The Otonabee Region Conservation Authority (ORCA)  has issued a Water Safety Statement for March 6, 2025.  

The watershed has received above-normal snowfall over the last several weeks, accompanied by rising temperatures, melting snow and rain.  This has resulted in higher water levels, faster flow and ever weakening ice cover.

Spring safety tips for residents and visitors:

  • Keep people and pets away from the edges of all bodies of water.
  • Avoid all recreational activities in or around water, especially waterbodies with ice cover.
  • Do not attempt to walk on or around ice-covered waterbodies. Riverbanks can become unstable due to snowmelt and erosion.
  • Do not attempt to drive through flooded roads or fast-moving water.
  • Rescuing anyone from icy water is dangerous. If you see a person or pet that has fallen through the ice, call 911 immediately.

More information is available on the ORCA website: https://www.otonabeeconservation.com/