NEWS RELEASE

INTERNATIONAL LAKE SUPERIOR BOARD OF CONTROL

Anglers and other users of the St. Marys Rapids, please be advised that the gates of the Compensating Works at the head of the St. Marys Rapids will be adjusted multiple times in August to facilitate underwater inspections and scour surveys and to meet the Plan 2012-prescribed flow in consideration of capacity restrictions at the hydropower plants. Please note that as the gates are adjusted, outflows through the St. Marys River will fluctuate. Low-lying areas of Whitefish Island including recreational trails may flood as the gates are increased in August. Please take extra caution when recreating and navigating the river and adjacent areas.

Gate changes

As reported in the news release issued August 1, the current gate setti

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