Spring Safety Statement: Stay Clear of Creeks, Ponds & Lakes
With the arrival of spring weather, unsafe ice conditions and slippery stream banks already exist. Mild air temperatures and high flows from spring rains will continue to weaken any remaining ice cover. These hazardous conditions can cause life-threatening injury if a person falls into the extremely cold water.
STATEMENT ENDED: Water Safety
The Ganaraska Region Conservation Authority advises a low-pressure system is set to bring rain and mild temperatures to the region Friday night (March 6), through Saturday (March 7, 2026). Temperatures may reach above 10°C during the day and will remain above zero overnight, leading to continuous melting of the snowpack for several days. A second low-pressure system is set to arrive on Tuesday (March 10) and Wednesday (March 11) of next week before temperatures drop below freezing again. All ice cover on streams, lakes and ponds should be considered weak and extremely hazardous. Please exercise caution around all water bodies and alert any children in your care of these hazards. This Watershed Conditions Statement will be in effect until Thursday, March 12th, 2026 at 12 p.m. Conservation Authority staff will continue to monitor watershed conditions and provide updates as necessary.
Winter Safety Statement: Exercise Caution Near All Waterways
Ganaraska Region Conservation Authority (GRCA) reminds residents of dangers that can exist around waterways during winter runoff conditions and that individuals should exercise caution and keep family and pets at a safe distance from the water’s edge. Flood Potential: Low With an El-Nino event occasionally interrupted by a polar vortex, we can expect to experience…