Muskoka Spring Flood of 2019

April 2019 saw record breaking flow on the Muskoka River in Ontario's cottage country.  This river  feeds the Muskoka Lakes that are home to some of the most exclusive water front properties in Ontario.  Many of the waterfront properties have extensive boathouses that are much more than just a place to park a boat.  They are often two stories high and include living areas and decks above the boats.  So when water levels rise in this area, property damage can be expensive. MKE was called up to Bracebridge during the 2019 flood to tour the North Branch of the Muskoka River and four of the dams on the river.  When we arrived on site on the Thursday, water levels had...

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