Nashwaak River

• Tough decisions coming as N.B. faces down aging infrastructure: minister

  New Brunswick infrastructure minister Jeff Carr says repairing all of the province's bridges would cost $20 billion over the next 20 years.

  Politics

  Apr 10, 2023
  
• N.B. EMO warning of flooding ahead of spring freshet

  EMO is recommending that if you needed sandbags last year, it's best to buy them now, just in case.

  Weather

  Apr 12, 2019
  
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• As Nashwaak River reaches flood stage, New Brunswick EMO reminds people to be prepared

  The New Brunswick EMO is keeping a close eye on watersheds across the entire province on Tuesday, monitoring for signs of rising water and flooding.

  Environment

  Apr 2, 2019
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• New Brunswick’s Nashwaak River reaches flood stage, provincial government says

  An ice jam is the cause of the flooding, with the river's water reaching 21 metres. 

  Apr 1, 2019
• Residents call for protection of the Nashwaak River from Sisson Mine waste

  The Conservation Council of New Brunswick want to keep fish-bearing brooks off the list for the proposed Sisson Mine's waste dam after a draft permit was released by the federal government.

  Environment

  Feb 27, 2019
• Water levels drop below flood stage throughout New Brunswick

  Geoffery Downey, a spokesperson for the New Brunswick Department of Public Safety, says that the Nashwaak River has dropped to around 19.4 metres on Monday.

  Environment

  Dec 24, 2018
• Nashwaak River hits flood stage at Route 107: New Brunswick EMO

  Currently, the Nashwaak River is obstructed at a bridge along Route 107, causing water to flow into a nearby field. 

  Traffic

  Dec 23, 2018
• N.B. EMO warns of potential flooding in Fredericton area

  The Emergency Measures Organization says rain and freezing rain is expected to cause the river to reach 21.2 metres on Sunday. The flood stage is 21 metres.

  Environment

  Dec 21, 2018
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• Flood advisory issued for communities along Saint John River

  EMO says the combination of mild temperatures and the melting snow in northern regions of the province has created a recipe for flooding.

  Environment

  Apr 25, 2018
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• Snowmobile driver rescued from icy Nashwaak River

  Nashwaak Valley fire Chief Stephen Bliss says the ice along the Nashwaak River is too thin for people to be on.

  Environment

  Jan 18, 2016