What’s new on the What’s new on the Welland River?Welland River?

Brief OverviewBrief Overview

OPG OperationsOPG Operations

Gauge station data used in 2010 studyGauge station data used in 2010 study

Gauge stations added since 2010 studyGauge stations added since 2010 study

Big Forks CreekBig Forks Creek

This station was installed in This station was installed in 2012 and records:2012 and records:

Water LevelWater LevelPrecipitationPrecipitation

E.C. Brown GaugeE.C. Brown Gauge

This station became fully operational This station became fully operational in spring 2013 and records:in spring 2013 and records:

Water LevelWater LevelWater FlowWater FlowWater Flow DirectionWater Flow DirectionPrecipitationPrecipitation

E.C. Brown GaugeE.C. Brown Gauge

E.C. Brown GaugeE.C. Brown Gauge

Ex. ‘Old Siphon’ Gauge – West SideEx. ‘Old Siphon’ Gauge – West Side

This station was installed in 1986This station was installed in 1986and records:and records:

Water LevelWater Level

New ‘Old Siphon’ Gauge – East SideNew ‘Old Siphon’ Gauge – East Side

This station was installed in October 2014 This station was installed in October 2014 and records:and records:

Water LevelWater Level

The data from these new stations will help us:The data from these new stations will help us:Improve NPCA flood forecasting and warning capabilities.Improve NPCA flood forecasting and warning capabilities.Better understand the impacts to flow on the river. Better understand the impacts to flow on the river. Improve the accuracy of any Welland River study, report, or Improve the accuracy of any Welland River study, report, or

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Thanks for listening!Thanks for listening!Any questions?Any questions?