Your Saint John River is acting a bit weird, eh?
Good morning from the Fundy shore — the tide's turning, and so is New Brunswick. Let's get into it.
You know how the Saint John River always puts on a show, right? Well, parts of it are at or near flood level, especially up in Fredericton. The Riverfront Trail, that lovely path along the water downtown, had sections closed earlier this week. Now, don't go grabbing your sandbags just yet – people who've lived here forever are saying it's not a full-blown concern right now. They've seen worse, and they’ve certainly seen a lot of water. But it's enough that River Watch is telling folks in some communities to be prepared.
### What’s the Story with the Water?
Here's the lowdown on what's happening and why people are keeping an eye on it:
* **Snowmelt:** We had a decent winter, and all that snow up north has to go somewhere when it melts. It flows right down into the Saint John River. * **Rain:** We've had some good spring rains too, adding to the volume. * **Historic Levels:** While it's not like the major floods we've seen in the past – 2018 comes to mind, right? – it’s a good reminder that our big beautiful river can get pretty feisty. * **Impact on trails:** For now, it mostly means some closures on walking paths, especially in Fredericton where the Green is so close to the water.
I'll tell you what, living on the Fundy shore, we're used to dramatic water. The Reversing Falls in Saint John is literally a river fighting the ocean twice a day. But this is the main artery of the province swelling up. It makes you think about our connection to this river, how it shapes everything from the shipping in our harbour to the quiet life along the Green in Fredericton. For folks along the Saint John River, whether you’re fishing or just enjoying the view from the Skywalk, it's always worth keeping an eye on.
Caleb Duguay-Firth, MiTL Sports Desk, Saint John.
The morning crew is talking about this on the show – catch it live at mornings.live.