The river and shoreline present inherent dangers, hazards and risks to those who enter, including but not limited to: changes in water levels, risk of hypothermia, unexpected surges and waves, fast flowing water, rocks, branches and the risk of personal injury, death or loss of property.
PERSONS USING OR ENTERING THE RIVER(S) AND SHORELINE DO SO AT THEIR OWN RISK.
The near real-time river monitoring information presented on this website is received via cell phone transmissions from hydrometric gauging stations owned by Metro Vancouver. Information and data are normally posted (in graphical form) as follows:
- scheduled dam operation and maintenance activities:
updated as dam operations change
- river levels and flows:
updated every hour
The river monitoring data are preliminary and have been transmitted automatically with no verification and review for quality assurance.
Data is based on automated readings and errors may occur due to a number of causes, including instrument malfunctions or physical changes at the monitoring / measurement sites. Subsequent quality assurance and verification procedures may result in differences between what is currently displayed and what will become the official record.
It is the responsibility of all persons who use this site to independently confirm the accuracy of the data, information, or results obtained through its use. Data users are cautioned to consider carefully the provisional nature of the information before entering the river or shoreline, using it for any decisions that concern personal or public safety, or using it for the conduct of business that involves substantial monetary or operational consequences.
Metro Vancouver does not warrant the quality, accuracy or completeness of any information, data or product from these web pages. It is provided “AS IS” without warranty or condition of any nature. Metro Vancouver disclaims all other warranties, either express or implied, including but not limited to implied warranties of merchantability and fitness for a particular purpose, with respect to the information, data, product or accompanying materials retrieved from this web site. In no event will Metro Vancouver have any obligation to the user for any reason including claims arising from contract or tort, or for loss of revenue or profit, or for indirect, special, incidental or consequential damages arising from the use of this information.
This data and information are protected under applicable copyright and other proprietary laws. No part of this data may be copied and/or distributed in any manner whatsoever without the prior written permission of Metro Vancouver. Contact Metro Vancouver’s Information Centre to inquire about obtaining permission.
Your proceeding beyond this disclaimer will constitute your acceptance of the terms and conditions outlined above.
Users should use the information on this site with caution and do so at their own risk. Greater Vancouver Regional District, Greater Vancouver Water District, Greater Vancouver Sewerage and Drainage District and their directors, officers, employees, agents, representatives, volunteers, independent contractors, sponsors, successors and assigns, subsidiaries and affiliated companies (hereinafter together referred to as "Metro Vancouver") accept no responsibility or liability for the accuracy, availability, suitability, reliability, usability, completeness or timeliness of the data or graphical depictions rendered from the data. PLEASE READ CAREFULLY!