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With lake levels on Lake Ontario fresh on the minds of many shoreline residents, Town of Greece Supervisor Bill Reilich gave an update on the increased water levels on Lake Ontario and what they’re expected to look like in the next few weeks going forward.

With lake levels on Lake Ontario fresh on the minds of many shoreline residents, Town of Greece Supervisor Bill Reilich gave an update on the increased water levels on Lake Ontario and what they’re expected to look like in the next few weeks going forward.

According to a recent statement from the International Joint Commission (IJC) the potential for rising water levels on Lake Ontario as a result of the rain we’ve received lately may put shoreline residents at risk for flooding in the coming weeks.

Persisting drought conditions are prompting the International Lake Ontario-St. Lawrence River Board to continue its policy of lower outflows from the lake into the river.

Persisting drought conditions are prompting the International Lake Ontario-St. Lawrence River Board to continue its policy of lower outflows from the lake into the river.

Persisting drought conditions are prompting the International Lake Ontario-St. Lawrence River Board to continue its policy of lower outflows from the lake into the river.

WRVOs Payne Horning reports When water levels reach a certain height, the International Lake Ontario-St. Lawrence River Board is given the power to deviate from Plan 2014, meaning they can increase outflows to whatever level necessary to avoid flooding. Accordingly, Plan 2014 does not dictate or offer much guidance on what the Board should do after deviating. However, the members dont have free rein to do whatever they want as there are various populations, everyone from shoreline residents to ...