For Immediate Release
Watershed Condition Statement for Lake Erie Shoreline
Issued on January 10, 2020 at 10:00 A.M.
Issued by: Peter Dragunas, Water Management Technician
Catfish Creek Conservation Authority
(519) 773-9037

LAKE ERIE SHORELINE, WATERSHED CONDITIONS STATEMENT

Effective immediately, the Catfish Creek Conservation Authority (CCCA) is issuing Watershed Condition Statement for the shoreline of Lake Erie within CCCA’s administrative boundary.

Lake Erie water elevation observed at Port Stanley at 10:00 AM;

• 1.28 m above chart datum (present Lake Erie water level 174.78m).

 

Environment Canada has issued a warning that strong southwest winds are expected Sunday morning, especially along the Lake Erie shoreline where wind will gust up to 90 km/h.

Waves are expected to increase accordingly.  At the time of this Watershed Condition Statement the Government of Canada Marine Weather Forecast for the Western Lake Erie Basin did not have a wave forecast height for Lake Erie.

An expected wave uprush along the Waneeta Beach area, Port Bruce Provincial Park beach and the harbour areas has the potential to cause shoreline erosion.

Residents are asked to closely watch local conditions and take appropriate responsible action, and are urged to use caution and stay away from Lake Erie shoreline areas experiencing strong wave action and elevated water levels.  Parents are reminded to keep children and pets away from these areas.

Municipal flood coordinators are asked to monitor road conditions along the lakeshore.

This Watershed Condition Statement is in effect until noon, Monday January 13, 2020.

This is a reminder to be diligent, and watch local weather conditions and to take appropriate action when circumstances require.

CCCA continues to monitor watershed conditions and will issue updates and recommendations when or if necessary.  CCCA always recommends taking any necessary precautions.