Transboundary Watersheds - First report to the governments of Canada and the United States under the Reference of November 19, 1998 with respect to international watershed boards
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Publication
Authors
Category
SCIWC Library
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Publication Year
2000
Pages
24
Subject
The International Joint Commission and its Watershed Boards
Abstract
"Introduction
This is the International Joint Commission's (IJC) first report to the governments of Canada and the United States under the Reference of November 19, 1998 with respect to IJC International watershed boards.
During the two-year interval, the Commission investigated the status of watersheds within the boundary area to discuss the concept of a watershed approach and to explore opportunities for establishment of one or more international watershed boards. As a result of its investigation and continuous interaction with stakeholder in these watersheds, and in order to further its commitment to the international watershed concept, the Commission has come to certain conclusions and initiated certain actions..."
This is the International Joint Commission's (IJC) first report to the governments of Canada and the United States under the Reference of November 19, 1998 with respect to IJC International watershed boards.
During the two-year interval, the Commission investigated the status of watersheds within the boundary area to discuss the concept of a watershed approach and to explore opportunities for establishment of one or more international watershed boards. As a result of its investigation and continuous interaction with stakeholder in these watersheds, and in order to further its commitment to the international watershed concept, the Commission has come to certain conclusions and initiated certain actions..."
Description
Topics Include:
- Background
- Consultations with Governments, Interests and the Public
- Next Steps
- Recommendations
- Annex1: Watersheds Along the Boundary
- Annex2: Watershed Board - Costs Estimates
Pages 21-22 feature the St. Croix River and the St. Croix International Waterway Commission
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