According to theU.S. ArmyCorps of Engineers the lakes are
forecast to begin rising. See theexcerpt below fromApril 3, 2014:
LakesSuperior andMichigan-Huronare15and13 inches,
respectivelyabove their levelsof a year ago.
LakesSt. Clair andErieare10and6 inches, respectively, above
what theywereat this time last year, whileLakeOntario is near its
level of a year ago. LakesSuperior andMichigan-Huronare
predicted to climb3 and5 inches, respectively, over thenext 30
days. LakesSt. Clair andEriearebothprojected to rise 4and5
inches, respectively in thenextmonth, whileLakeOntariowill rise
8 inches. Ice build-up in the connectingchannelscan cause
significant water level fluctuations, especially inLakeSt. Clair.
This year wehavehada record cold, wet winter with ice cover on the lakes andheavy snow
(precipitation) upnorth. Let’s hope that snowmelt increases the lake levels through the
summermonths this year as projected.
Spring is hereand very soonwewill be visiting the Island tobeginwork getting ready toopen
the club for the season. I for one can’t wait.
See youon the Island.
V/CBrianMcEvoy
