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Give a dam about water safety.

The spring weather can cause dangerous currents and unpredictable conditions. Stay alert when recreating on or near water.

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Find dam information in your state*

*Available for select Brookfield Renewable facilities in these states.

COLD WATER IS EXTREMELY DANGEROUS

Exposure to cold water can be life-threatening. Stay cautious and beware of hidden hazards.

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Water safety basics

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Always wear a life jacket when on or near the water

Waterways are unpredictable and hazards are often unseen. A life jacket is your best defense against accident or injury.

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Stay cautious near cold water and thin ice

Springtime means warmer weather, but water can still be dangerously cold—and can rise quickly. Never recreate on thin ice or melting ice.

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Maintain a safe distance 
from dams

Water conditions can change rapidly upstream and downstream from dams. Keep your distance to stay safe.

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Obey all signs and warnings

Pay close attention to signs and barriers near dams, including flood warnings, restricted access signs, portage signs, and other posted signs.

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Know the risks before you dive in

Research recreation areas ahead of time. If there’s a dam close by, check local water levels, flow rates, and current safety warnings.

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Have a plan

Decide ahead of time where you’ll go and when you’ll be back. Communicate this plan to a close contact and stick to it.

Powering and protecting our communities

As a leader in renewable energy, Brookfield Renewable is committed to promoting water safety in and around our hydroelectric dams. We maintain up-to-date information about our dams online so you can check local conditions before your next activity. Remember that conditions can change quickly and without notice—even water that looks calm can be dangerous.

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Please note!

Water release schedules often change without notice due to unanticipated changes in weather conditions and power system requirements. Use caution near dams. A large amount of water may be discharged without warning at any time. Your safety depends on obeying all posted safety regulations and warnings.

Disclaimer: Water release schedules and flow levels posted by Brookfield Renewable as directed by the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission are for informational purposes only and are subject to change without notice. Brookfield Renewable makes no representation or warranty, expressed or implied concerning the accuracy, completeness and reliability or suitability of the data and/or information contained herein for any particular purpose. While Brookfield Renewable strives to make reasonable efforts to ensure that the data and/or information contained on the website is complete, accurate, reliable and suitable, errors may occur or information may be out dated. Brookfield Renewable at any time may revise or change the data and/or information posted without any obligation to notify past, current or prospective users.

In no event will Brookfield Renewable, its affiliates, subsidiaries, officers, directors, shareholders, employees or agents be liable for any damages whatsoever in contract, tort or otherwise, including but not limited to, special, direct, indirect, general, consequential, incidental or punitive damages arising out of the use of the data and/or information posted. By accessing this website, the user acknowledges and agrees that any employment of the data and/or information posted is solely assumed and at the user’s own risk.

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