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Columbia River Treaty: A Synopsis of Structure, Content, and Operations

A summary report written for the Canadian Columbia River Forum.

“This overview of the structure and content of the Columbia River Treaty is designed to provide a clear and concise background and understanding, from a Canadian perspective, of:
i) The current structure and framework, including what was agreed to under the Treaty, the basic benefits, and obligations;
ii) The basic priorities for water use and operations; iii) The current organisational roles and responsibilities, including how the
Treaty has been implemented and operated; iv) The current flexibility within the Treaty to accommodate other interests;
and, v) The various obligations and responsibilities should the Treaty be
terminated or continue past 2024.
This report focuses on issues that are directly related to the Treaty or its operation. It does not attempt to discuss values or interests that have emerged since the signing of the Treaty other than to illustrate how they have endeavoured to be addressed through flexibility within the Treaty.” (Taken from preface)

Author: Canadian Columbia River Forum, Hearns, Glen
Publisher: Canadian Columbia River Forum
Date: 2008-09

Columbia River Treaty: A Synopsis of Structure, Content, and Operations