Plan 2014, a newly-approved joint plan between the
United States and Canada, will allow greater highs and lows of Lake Ontario and
St. Lawrence River water levels. The plan would allow about two inches to
the upper range of what's now in place and an extra eight inches to the lower
range. The plan also allows for the International Joint Commission to
take emergency actions in the event of high or low water conditions. The
new plan will go into effect at the end of January.
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