MASSENA -- The New York Power Authority on Friday released a warning that says the public should "be aware of potential changes in water conditions on the St. Lawrence River and along its shoreline."

Water continues to be released from the Long Sault Dam in the St. Lawrence River, which could cause significant changes in water conditions leading up to Long Sault Dam and in the South Channel, NYPA said.

Temporary signs posted around Robert Moses State Park are in place cautioning the public to be aware of changes to water conditions both upstream and downstream of the Long Sault Dam, according to NYPA.

The power authority says members of the public should:

• always use caution on the river and riverbanks

• when boating, keep back a minimum of 800 feet – more than two football fields – from all dams – the Iroquois Dam in Waddington, the Long Sault Dam spillway on the South Channel and the Robert Moses Power Dam in Massena – on both the upstream and downstream sides

• swim only at Barnhart Isle Beach

• be aware of changing river conditions and strong currents that could pose a hazard to swimmers in any area and be dangerous for boaters and fishermen.