The International Joint Commission will be reinstating Plan 2014 now that Lake Ontario water levels have begun to lower.

Marinas and boat launches being closed has been particularly impactful on people who make a living on the water.

"Everyone is concerned with health and when we start to think about how we're going to protect our shorelines we're stagnating right now."

Conservation authorities say a three-day low-pressure system beginning Wednesday will bring 30 to 60 millimetres of rain, causing increased water levels and flows throughout the region.

"Given the prognostications thus far and the actual hard evidence of lake levels right now, we expect 2020 to be a repeat of 2019 -- if not worse."

While surfing the Great Lakes in the winter can be calm, picturesque and exhilarating, there can also be a number of safety concerns. 

John Smol called it "one of the more obvious symptoms of climate warming."

Police say the two boys ventured out on the docks near the Hamilton Bay Sailing Club.

"This project is of great importance to our city and the future of our waterways," Toronto Mayor John Tory said.

Waterfront residents could get some relief from flooding next spring as the International Joint Commission announces plans to deviate from its water level plan.