The great lakes water wars provides essential context for the regions ongoing discussions about the sustainable use of great lakes water resources. The albany river is a river in northern ontario, canada, which flows northeast from lake st. Cumulative effects caused by the ogoki river diversion project carried out in the 1940s1950s. Generally, the river diversion is designed aiming at the goal of its use, even partial, for the construction of permanent works. They are the long lac and ogoki diversions from canadas james bay drainage basin into lake superior. Each volume contains a table of contents, a coverage map showing the routes included and detailed information about the wabakimi project and the wabakimi area. Subsequently, both governments ratified the niagara. Welcome to ogoki river provincial park ontario parks. Two divert water into lake superior in the great lakes basin.
Click on the first letter of the lake of interest below to open the map list. This park includes a diversity of upland and wetland vegetation features, as well as a number of glacial. Summary of issues marten falls community access road. Gull bay first nation gets apology from ontario power generation dams on the nipigon river and the ogoki river diversion flooded the community.
The illinois diversion near chicago diverts water from lake michiganhuron to the mississippi river watershed. Sets of canoe route maps are bound in five separate volumes according to their location in a particular watershed as depicted here. The network of lakes and rivers scratched by retreating glaciers some ten thousand years ago have made this section of the canadian shield a paddlers paradise. Ron wilsons summer cottage is dangerously close to falling into lake michigan. Ogoki diversion long lac diversion albony river basin great lakes regulation and diversions lake nipigon long lake thunder bay duluth minnesota lake superior ontario sault ste. The project, which was completed in 1943 by the hydroelectric commission of. The murrumbidgee catchment has one of the most diverse climates in the state of new south wales nsw, varying from the cooler and wetter high alpine in the east to the hot and dry plains of the west.
This led to the construction of the ogoki river diversion which sent water south into lake nipigon. Remove the infills that restrict flow through the niagara river. This stretch of the river has some of the deepest spots found on the ogoki river and produces the biggest walleyes. Development and application of a north american great. Starting in 1943, water has been diverted from the ogoki river which drained through the albany river into james bay into lake nipigon. All of these maps are licensed from the ontario ministry of natural resources.
A presentation on river diversion focusing on cofferdams, diversion tunnels, diversion dams and other alternative methods. Whitewater lodge trophy pike and plentiful walleye at the inlet of the ogoki river. Almost equally balancing this out diversion is a diversion of water into the basin from the hudson bay watershed through long lake and the ogoki river into lake superior. Marys river cornwall lake superior outflow quebec lake michigan diversion at chicago welland canal diversion new york state. This diversion was intended to increase water flow at a hydroelectric plant at niagara. Trappers run is a widening of the famous ogoki river and about 20 miles up river from the ogoki reservoir.
Ogoki frontier has two camps that are 5 miles apart above the west camp at the mouth of the ogoki river. The wabakimi area with wabakimi provincial parks 8,920 square kilometers 3,440 sq. The coordinated flow estimates for the ogoki river and long lac diversion. The fate of the great lakes canadian environmental law. An extensive delta and estuary system has developed where the river enters ogoki lake. What current policy isnt accounting for is climate change, and the fact that ecosystems also require water to thrive. This diversion was intended to increase water flow at a hydroelectric plant at niagara falls, downstream of lake erie. Ogoki in ontario, canada divert water from the hudson bay watershed into the lake superior basin. Northern ontario wilderness outpost camps ogoki reservoir. Gabcikovo barrage system article pdf available in journal of water resources planning and management 1263. In 1943, the hydroelectric power commission of ontario, now the ontario power generation, diverted a large part of the upper ogoki. Albony river basin great lakes regulation and diversions. On a cold and windy afternoon in manistee, ron wilson trudged through snow to check on his. And then that sound so familiar with the ogoki rivercanadian honkers in flight up the river corridor.
More than 60 years ago, the ogoki river and long lac long lake in ontario were rerouted from the undrinkable salt water of hudson bay to lake superior to generate hydroelectric power for canada. This reservoir was formed as a water diversion to divert water flowing north and east to james bay, south into lake nipigon for hydro generation on the nipigon river. A diversion is the transfer of water across watershed boundaries through a manmade pipeline or canal. Joseph, tying it with the severn river for the title of longest river in ontario. First the pandemic, then the flood toronto ontario its.
Economic conditions effects on economic conditions resulting from increased population, economic. Diversions of great lakes water mtu global watershed. The leaders of collins, the community in which the events of the book take place, have made a concerted effort to ensure that the community takes charge of its. As a light housekeeping lodge, our guests stay is completely their. This diversion, in conjunction with the nearby long lac diversion, was developed to generate additional hydroelectric power. These camps have all the good stuff which includes lund 16 boats complete with flat floors and merc 4stroke 20s. Wilson wants to lower water levels on lake michigan by letting more water out of the chicago river and reversing the flow of long lac and the ogoki river in ontario, canada. Diversion and consumption the diversion into the great lakes basin at the northwest end of lake superior ogoki and long lac is significantly larger than the diversion out of the basin. Open the black rock lock in buffalo in order to increase niagara river flow. As the ogoki river winds its way north to the albany, it passes through the ogoki reservoir and thanks to this creation, joins with mojikit lake which together boasts over 60,000 acres. Whiteclay north at the mouth of the moncrief river is a beautiful spot with a bunk house separated from the main cabin.
Ogoki, long lac diversion into lake superior figure 2. Ogoki river diversion the ogoki river diversion diverts water from the hudson bay basin, into the great lakes basin, and is the another first order diversion figure 3. Journalist peter annin delves deeply into the fraught history of water use in the great lakes region and recaps the story of the chicago river diversion, which reversed the flow of the river, fundamentally transforming the great lakes ecosystem. Ogoki diversion construction of a diversion dam at waboose rapids. Maps of the ogoki and long lac diversions reproduced with permission from peter annin, university of waterloo department of geography. These diversions and consumptive uses may affect water levels on the great lakes and in so doing, indirectly affect the potential for hydroelectricpower production at niagara. The ogoki diversion on the ogoki river raised the lake level by 35 cm and increased the flows by 50% in the nipigon river. Flooded the river valley and mojikit lake up to the height of the land.
River water diversion treaty of 1950, article 111 of which provides that the waters which are being diverted. The ogoki diversion takes water from the ogoki river, which naturally drains through the albany river into james bay at the southern end of hudson bay, and diverts it via lake nipigon and the nipigon river into lake superior about 60 miles east of thunder bay, ontario. Long lac and ogoki diversions international joint commission. Schematic representations reproduced with permission from annin, 2009 of the ogoki river diversion lefthand panel and the long lac diversion righthand panel. Marys river cornwall lake superior outflow quebec lake michigan diversion at chicago welland canal diversion new york state barge canal. Just out from our south camp is a submerged 20 foot waterfall as a result of the diversion for those who need a quick fishing fix. Development of the large lake statistical water balance. The northwesternontario river flows into lake superior via lake nipigon, instead of coursing into hudson bay via james bay as it originally did. Reacting to extreme high water levels on lakes michiganhuron. To divert northeastward flowing ogoki river southward through lake.
The existing power plants on the nipigon river could not effectively harness this increased output, so the pine portage dam was built in the 1950s and it too raised the water level of lake nipigon by 12 cm, flooding over. The summit control dam constructed to regulate southerly flows. The magnitude, method and cost of river diversion works will depend upon the crosssection of the valley, the bed material in the river, the type of dam, the expected hydrological conditions during the time required for this phase of the work, and finally upon the consequences of failure of any part of the temporary works. The ogoki reservoir covers over 35,000 acres and is 35 miles in length. Opg tracks water levels and flows with water level gauges at stations and dams across our hydro operations. Ogoki lake outposts ogoki lake is 50 miles north of nakina, ontario. Major tributaries include the kenogami river and ogoki river. Interbasin water transfer projects in north america. River diversion free download as powerpoint presentation. In 1943, the hydroelectric power commission of ontario, now the ontario power generation, diverted a large part of the upper ogoki to flow into lake nipigon and so to the great lakes. The leaders of collins, the community in which the events of the book take place, have made a concerted effort to ensure that the community takes charge of its own affairs and in. Split into four parts this authoritative volume begins with.
The previous longest sustained low water period occurred between 1932. While we recognize that the ungaged portion of the nipigon subbasin is relatively small, we also acknowledge that our approach to accounting for the regulated flows out of lake. The intrabasin diversion at the welland canal in ontario, canada creates a navigation route. This park includes a diversity of upland and wetland vegetation features, as well as a number of glacial features. This is not the lake nipigon forest area of 125 years ago. The interbasin lake michigan diversion at chicago diverts water from lake michigan into the mississippi river watershed. Construction of the waboose dam on the ogoki river waboose dam was created after a treaty was signed between the united states and canada. This year our annual trip to the canadian wilderness took us back to nakina ontario. The ogoki reservoir was created in the early 1940s to divert water from the ogoki river within the arctic watershed into lake nipigon in the atlantic watershed. The welland canal diversion is an intrabasin diversion. The total diversion was reported to be 5% of average for the reporting period.
The coordinated flow estimates for the ogoki river and long lac diversion that we used. The gcna, which relies upon water management technologies used in the zuider zee and california aqueduct, has been. The ogoki river diversion project, which was officially opened in 1943, diverts water from the ogoki river south into the little jackfish river at the waboose dam. The murrumbidgee catchment is the fourth largest in the murraydarling basin, draining an area of over 84,000 km 2. It is 982 kilometres 610 mi long to the head of the cat river a tributary of lake st. Keemles plan to counter that by adding water into the great lakes is simple. They are high resolution digital scans of the original bathymetric maps produced in the 1970s and 1980s, and as such, many. The ogoki river is a river in the thunder bay and cochrane districts of ontario the river flows northeast from lakes west of lake nipigon to ogoki, where it joins the albany river which empties into james bay.
Gila river diversion project details gila conservation. Northern ontario wilderness outpost camps ogoki reservoir and. Lawrence river average annual flow through diversions. Ogoki frontiers camps are located on the sheltered channel joining ogoki reservoir with mojikit lake. Goose lake oldman lake shangrila lake mojikit lake waboose dam two mile bay arlotte ogoki reser lake voir south summit lake eight flume falls ogoki river summit. Construction on the project took place during the 1930s and the dams were closed in 1942 combining three lakes. The ogoki river guides describes the prolonged struggle that members of a small native community in northern ontario have undertaken in their attempt to establish a viable local economy. These additional depletions are justified by the law of the river and the colorado river compact which makes it legal to use 7. River system data ontario power generation operates 66 hydroelectric stations, including a green power portfolio of 29 small hydroelectric plants, and 241 dams on 24 river systems.
The next year, the ogoki diversion increased water levels on lake nipigon by 35 centimetres. Joseph in northwestern ontario and empties into james bay. Ontario which bring water into the great lakes basin, the chicago diversion. Drinking water effects on drinking water sources due to alterations to groundwater and surface water flow patterns. Each river, all historic for their role in the regions 200 years of fur trade, would create backup reservoirs the size of lake erie with a water volume equal to that of lake ontario.
The bureau of reclamation also presented some preliminary benefit and cost estimates of diversion and non diversion projects. Development of the large lake statistical water balance model. The great recycling and northern development grand canal of north america or gcna is a water management proposal designed by newfoundland engineer thomas kierans to alleviate north american freshwater shortage problems see water politics. Lawrence river and diversions introduction water resource management efforts in the great lakesst.
The niagara river water diversion treaty came into force upon the date of the exchange of ratifications oct. Our last trip in the region had been filled with rain and moose. Major existing diversions include the ogoki and long lake projects in northern. Can drastic measures lower lake michigan water levels. Two lakes encompass mojikit lake conservation reserve, mojikit lake and the ogoki reservoir. The ogoki river is a river in the thunder bay and cochrane districts of ontario.
The reason this area is so productive is because the big females spawn in the river current and on sand bars in the spring. The interbasin lake michigan diversion at chicago diverts. This essential book provides guidance on the design of river diversions taking into account the wide range of issues that must be considered in the planning, design and construction. It was midseptember and the waterfowl season had begun. Protection of the waters of the great lakes, international joint commission interim report, 1999. Nakina is a paddling and fishing paradise with many wilderness route options ranging from whitewater rivers to huge scenic lakes. The fishing is remarkable with the chance to catch 45in plus northern pike, and full stringers of fat walleyes. The ogoki reservoir covers 34,290 acres and is 35 miles in length. Sep 15, 2016 the ottertail, ogoki, kapikotongwa, little current, and esnagami rivers posted on september 15, 2016 by outfittingstaff this year our annual trip to the canadian wilderness took us back to nakina ontario.
From lake erie the flow continues through the niagara river and welland canal diversion into lake ontario. A design guide covers all aspects of river diversion design including technical, construction and legal matters in one concise volume. Gila river water piped to pope canyon approximately 16,000 acrefeet would be pumped through a 36inch pipe out of the valley over the continental divide and then on to deming. Ogoki river is designated as a waterway class park in recognition of its natural features, recreational water route and ability to provide high quality recreational and educational experiences. Nov 01, 2019 restore the long lac and ogoki rivers in canada to their original flow channels to hudson bay instead of the present diversion of them into lake superior.
Gull bay first nation gets apology from ontario power. This coffer dam, installed to allow grading and stabilization of the stream bank, consists of concrete blocks covered by an impermeable linear held in place by sand bags. Great lakes diversions preliminary assessment of economic impacts. O flooded river valley and mojikit lake up to the height of the land o there, a 0. The impacts of river regulation and water diversion on the. Located in the heart of wabakimi provincial park at the inflow of the ogoki river, whitewater lodge is a top producer of world class trophy pike fishing and prolific walleye fishing. Water was spilled northward to the ogoki river from september through february and.
The ogoki river diversion project, which was officially opened in 1943, diverts water from the ogoki river south into the little jackfish river at the waboose. Temporary diversion methods tdm sm8 june 2012 urban drainage and flood control district tdm1 urban storm drainage criteria manual volume 3 photograph tdm1. In the 2018 book the great lakes water wars, peter annin details the largest, albeit very littleknown, water diversion ever on the great lakes. Wilderness north guests have access to 16,000 acres of pristine waters, weedy bays, rocky reefs, and numerous small islands. The use of part of the river diversion works will make the structure composed with temporary and permanent structures, more economical and integrated.
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