The Lake of the Woods drainage basin received quite of bit of rain this week.
As a result, water levels went up 2 centimeters.
The Lake of the Woods Control Board says it wants to draw water levels down and as a result outflow from the Norman Dam will be increased.
Three are three hikes planned over the next week, with the first tomorrow, the second on Monday and the last next Wednesday.
As a result, water levels on the Winnipeg River will go up 5 centimeters after each outflow increase below the dam and 2 centimeters at the Dalles.
