"The conservation authority listed the water level at 219.4 metres Friday, which is 31 centimetres higher than normal for this time of year. Higher than average water levels in Lake Simcoe are causing worry amongst farmers in Ontario's 'salad bowl' region, which is a major vegetable producer in the province."
"Joe Chapman, manager at Don Chapman Farms, has been busy trying to keep the rising water levels from flooding his fields. He's built dikes to keep the water out and deployed bladder bags, which swell on contact with water and are used as an alternative to sandbags."
"Cheney said the lake's current water level is close to a historical high set in 1960. It could take weeks, if not months for lake levels to return to more seasonal averages."
Lake Simcoe's water levels are nearing a historical high, prompting a high-risk shoreline hazard warning for flooding in low-lying areas. The Lake Simcoe Conservation Authority has issued alerts for regions including Innisfil, Georgina, Ramara, Barrie, and Orillia, where flooding is already occurring. Current water levels are 31 centimeters above normal and could rise further with expected rainfall. Farmers, particularly in the salad bowl region, are taking measures to protect their fields from flooding, with concerns about potential dike breaches and long-term impacts on agriculture.
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