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Expect above-normal water levels on Severn River: Parks Canada

Higher levels are result of dam adjustments, recent precipitation
2018-04-26 Severn River Flooding MAIN
This file photo from 2018 shows how the Severn River can swell. | Nathan Taylor/OrilliaMatters

NEWS RELEASE
PARKS CANADA
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Parks Canada advises the public to expect higher-than-normal water levels and flows on the Severn River during navigation hours until further notice.

In addition, flows will increase outside of navigation hours until further notice.

The increased flows overnight are the result of water management dam adjustments to address the higher-than-normal water levels caused by recent precipitation events.

Residents and visitors should exercise caution around and on the water, and boaters are reminded to watch their wake and wash to guard against damage to shorelines and property.

For more information about the Trent-Severn Waterway, visit www.parkscanada.gc.ca/trent, or follow us on Facebook and Twitter @TrentSevernNHS.

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