Watershed Conditions Statement Issued by MNRF

The Ministry of Natural Resources and Forestry – Pembroke District is advising area
residents that a Watershed Conditions Statement – Water Safety is in effect in the district
until Friday, March 15, 2024
Residents in Renfrew County / Pembroke District should consider the following:
Recent warm weather has resulted in the melting of the snowpack and lake ice. This
combined with forecasted precipitation, will likely result in an increase to water levels on
lakes and rivers.
Residents in flood-prone areas are encouraged to closely follow changing conditions and to
take necessary measures. Residents are advised to stay away from watercourses where
flows are high and where banks might be unstable.
Lower-lying portions of known flood-prone areas may be impacted to various degrees as
lake/river levels rise over the next week.
No ice is safe ice. Ice conditions on local lakes have deteriorated with warmer temperatures
and changing water levels and flows.
Residents and visitors should exercise caution while around waterbodies and maintain
close supervision of children and pets.
MNRF also advises caution when using forest access roads for outdoor activities as they
may become seasonally inundated with water, are prone to washouts and may become
impassible due to localized flooding.
The ministry is closely monitoring the weather and developing watershed conditions.
Further updates will be issued as appropriate.