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RVCA - Watershed Conditions Statement - May 9, 2023

Flood Watch and Water Safety – Bobs and Christie Lakes Still High; Caution Advised Near All Large Water Bodies

A FLOOD WATCH is being maintained for properties around Bobs Lake and Christie Lake. Furthermore, a WATER SAFETY statement is being maintained for the entire Rideau Valley Watershed.

The water levels on Bobs and Christie Lakes remain high and are above average for this time of year due to the recent significant rain event. The current forecast indicates little rain for the next 5 days which...

Reduced Load Restrictions 2023 - UPDATE

Reduced Load Restrictions 2023 - UPDATE

Please be advised that Reduced Load Restrictions for Tay Valley Township were lifted on Wednesday, May 3rd, 2023.

Did You Know? (2023-16)

Did You Know? You can visit the Tay Valley Community Calendar to see what’s happening in your community and to promote your own events.

Anyone can subscribe or submit an event here: https://events.tayvalleytwp.ca/ 

What Tay Valley events are you looking forward to most this year?

RVCA - Watershed Conditions Statement - April 28, 2023

Flood Watch and Water Safety – Significant Rain Expected to Increase Water Levels Throughout the Rideau Valley

April 28, 2023

The Rideau Valley Conservation Authority is maintaining a FLOOD WATCH for properties around Bobs Lake and Christie Lake and issuing a WATER SAFETY for the entire Rideau Valley Watershed.   Environment Canada is forecasting significant rainfall starting on Saturday April 29, and continuing through next Tuesday. This forecasted rainfall is expected to cause all water levels and...

RVCA - Media Release - April 28, 2023

Flood data collection begins on four Rideau Valley lakes

RIDEAU VALLEY WATERSHED, April 28, 2023 – Work is underway to collect flood hazard data on four upper watershed lakes.

Beginning this May, the Rideau Valley Conservation Authority (RVCA) will be collecting important data to inform future flood mapping projects on Lower Rideau, Big Rideau, Bobs and Otty Lakes in co-operation with local municipalities. RVCA has contracted Water’s Edge Environmental Solutions Team to be on the lakes throughout...