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The area surrounding the river, originally covered with White Pine , is now mainly used for agriculture. The river drains an almost flat plain, and hence its lack of Gradient makes it prone to flooding. Dams and other water control measures have been introduced to help reduce the impact of seasonal Flooding in the watershed. In some areas the river flows through Leda Clay s which can be very unstable. On June 20 1993 , a major Landslide occurred near the former site of the town of Lemieux, Ontario . Approximately 3 Million M³ of mud and clay slid into the river valley, blocking the river's flow for three days. Tributaries include the
Communities on the river include:
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