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Mississippi Valley Conservation monitors the effect of development and land use to assess watershed conditions. This is done through field monitoring, remote sensing and gathering and interpreting information on the status of water and water related natural resources on an ongoing basis. The careful monitoring of water levels ensures that a flood forecasting and warning service is ever-ready to help municipal officials and the general public take appropriate action in a flood emergency.
Water Control on Mississippi River
- Water supply
- Flood protection
- Recreation and tourism
- Fish and wildlife habitat
Water Control Structures
- 30 water control structures on system
- MVC owns and maintains 12
- MVC operates 7 additional structures under contract with Ontario Power Generation and the Ministry of Natural Resources
Mississippi River Water Management Plan
- MVC works closely with hydro-electric producers, provincial and federal agencies, first nations and other stakeholders to provide coordinated operation of the river system. View it online at www.mvc.on.ca/water-management/special
Flood Forecasting and Warning
- MVC is the lead agency for monitoring the potential for local flood threats and to alert emergency response agencies and the public. Through this service, MVC monitors snow cover, water levels and runoff conditions across the watershed, assesses the risks posed by advancing weather systems on flood prone areas and advises emergency response personnel in the affected areas.
- Current Watershed Conditions
The Mississippi River Under Close Observation
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