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Originally Posted by sear  Thanks chris. Interesting link. | You're welcome. Here're a couple more links: Niagara Falls - Frequently Asked Questions NYPA Facilities:* Niagara Power Project Ontario Power Generation: Power Generation: Hydroelectric Power
Basically, we (Americans and Canadians) are using the water to produce electricity. To do that, it is diverted from the falls into the hydro generators at night. During the daytime, it is allowed to fall for the tourists. |