FREDERICTON -- Flood forecasters in New Brunswick are using new technology to track snow loads and ice movement, hoping more information leads to less damage.
Jasmin Boisvert, a water services specialist with the Department of Environment and Local Government, says the province has been developing a new flow forecast model with the help of the National Research Council and the University of Waterloo.
"We will be testing this new flow forecast on a day-to-day flow operations mode -- which is the first time we will be doing this," Boisvert said.
"This new model ... incorporates the latest technology and the latest knowledge in the field of hydrology
He said they've also upgraded their flood early warning system and are sharing the information with partners like NB Power to help better manage operation of dams on the rivers.
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