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Flood Watch (North Bay urban creeks) and Watershed Conditions Statement: Flood Outlook (elsewhere) - June 21, 2024

(North Bay June 21, 2024). A Flood Watch has been issued for the urban creeks in the City of North Bay and a Watershed Conditions Statement – Flood Outlook has been issued for other areas of the North Bay-Mattawa watershed, according to the North Bay-Mattawa Conservation Authority (NBMCA).

2024 MATTAWA RIVER CANOE RACE A SUCCESS! THREE RECORDS BROKEN!

Fifty-nine teams from across the province and a few from out of province and even one paddler from out of country participated in North Bay-Mattawa Conservation Authority’s Mattawa River Canoe Race presented by Susan Weiskopf, Senior Financial Planner - IG. Paddlers launched from Olmsted Beach, North Bay and made their way through the 64 km trek, five mandatory portages and average water levels to Mattawa Island, competing for the top spot in the North Bay-Mattawa Conservation Authority’s race.

105 paddlers in North Bay to race in the Mattawa River Canoe Race

One hundred and five paddlers in 59 canoes, kayaks and stand-up paddleboards will be leaving Olmsted Beach in the early morning of Saturday, June 8 in the North Bay-Mattawa Conservation Authority’s Mattawa River Canoe Race presented by Susan Weiskopf, Senior Financial Planner, IG.

For Immediate Attention

It is with regret that the NBMCA Board of Directors announces that Chithra Gowda has informed us of her resignation from her position as the Chief Administrative Officer at the North Bay Mattawa Conservation Authority effective June 10, 2024.  She is taking an exciting role with another Conservation Authority in eastern Ontario, and looking forward to being close to family living in the area.   

Flood Watch for Lake Nipissing Shoreline in North Bay, Callander, and Parks Creek subwatershed

(North Bay May 16, 2024). A Flood Watch notifies that the potential for flooding exists within specific watercourses and municipalities. Municipalities, emergency services and individual landowners in flood-prone areas should prepare.

“Lake Nipissing's water level is below its maximum 'non-damage' level, and it is continues to decrease with reduced inflows," explained Angela Mills, the Flood Duty Officer at the North Bay-Mattawa Conservation Authority (NBMCA).

Flood Warning continues for the Lake Nipissing shoreline in the City of North Bay and Municipality of Callander and the Parks Creek watershed

A Flood Warning continues for the Lake Nipissing shoreline in the City of North Bay and Municipality of Callander and the Parks Creek watershed. A Watershed Conditions Statement – Water Safety has been issued for the La Vase River downstream of Lakeshore Drive in North Bay, according to the North Bay-Mattawa Conservation Authority (NBMCA).

“Lake Nipissing's water level is just below its maximum 'non-damage' level, and it is anticipated that the levels on Lake Nipissing will continue to decline this week," explained Githan Kattera, the Flood Duty Officer at the North Bay-Mattawa Conservation Authority (NBMCA). Minimal rainfall is forecasted for the next 5 days, he added.

Flood Warning for Lake Nipissing Shoreline in North Bay, Callander, and Parks Creek subwatershed continues

A Flood Warning continues for the Lake Nipissing shoreline in the City of North Bay and Municipality of Callander and the Parks Creek watershed. A Watershed Conditions Statement – Flood Outlook has been issued for the La Vase River downstream of Lakeshore Drive in North Bay, according to the North Bay-Mattawa Conservation Authority (NBMCA).

Parks Creek Backflood Control Operations

North Bay-Mattawa Conservation Authority (NBMCA) continues to operate the Parks Creek Backflood Control structure, located at Eva Wardlaw Conservation Area at the mouth of the Parks Creek on Lake Nipissing near Lakeshore Drive and Marshall Avenue in North Bay.

Flood Warning for Lake Nipissing Shoreline in North Bay, Callander, and Parks Creek subwatershed.

Flood Warning for Lake Nipissing Shoreline in North Bay, Callander, and Parks Creek subwatershed.
Flood Watch for La Vase River downstream of Lakeshore Drive and Wasi River subwatershed.
Watershed Conditions Statement – Flood Outlook elsewhere in NBMCA watershed  

A Flood Warning continues for the Lake Nipissing shoreline in the City of North Bay and Municipality of Callander and the Parks Creek watershed. A Flood Watch has been issued for the La Vase River downstream of Lakeshore Drive and the Wasi River subwatershed. A Watershed Conditions Statement – Flood Outlook continues for the other areas of the North Bay-Mattawa watershed, according to the North Bay-Mattawa Conservation Authority (NBMCA).

Flood Warning for Lake Nipissing Shoreline in North Bay, Callander, and Parks Creek Watershed. Watershed Conditions Statement – Flood Outlook elsewhere in NBMCA watershed

A Flood Warning has been issued for the Lake Nipissing shoreline in the City of North Bay and Municipality of Callander and the Parks Creek watershed and a Watershed Conditions Statement – Flood Outlook continues for the other areas of the North Bay-Mattawa watershed, according to the North Bay-Mattawa Conservation Authority (NBMCA).

“Water levels and flows have increased significantly in response to last week’s rain event,” stated Angela Mills, NBMCA Flood Duty Officer. “Water levels on Lake Nipissing have been rising and strong westerly winds will enhance local water levels and risk of shoreline erosion,” she added.