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IJC proposes a new approach to managing levels and flows in the Lake Ontario-St. Lawrence River system
Building on 50 years of experience, a five-year binational study and extensive public comment, the IJC is proposing new approach to manage water levels and flows in Lake Ontario and the St. Lawrence River system. While continuing to moderate extreme high and low water levels, the new approach would allow for more natural water levels and flow patterns and is expected to produce significant environmental improvements. It would also introduce and adaptive management strategy that would improve the capability to adapt to future changes. Details of the approach are available on-line at ijc.org/LOSLR
Report on Bi-National Water Management of the Lake of the Woods – Rainy River Watershed
The IJC recommends a governance model for a new International the Lake of the Woods and Rainy River Watershed Board basin. The governance model would apply cooperative research and decision making and enhance local participation and support mechanisms to address priority issues identified in its report such as nutrient enrichment, harmful algal blooms, aquatic invasive species, the contamination of ground and surface water, climate change indicators and the development of adaptation measures.
Vice President Al Gore Delivers Keynote Address at Great Lakes Water Quality Biennial Meeting
Former Vice President Al Gore delivered the keynote address at the 2011 Biennial Meeting in Detroit, Michigan, on October 13th. The former vice president focused on the climate crisis and impacts on the Great Lakes. Watch the video here.
Vice President Al Gore Delivers Keynote Address at Great Lakes Water Quality Biennial Meeting
Former Vice President Al Gore delivered the keynote address at the 2011 Biennial Meeting in Detroit, Michigan, on October 13th. The former vice president focused on the climate crisis and impacts on the Great Lakes. Watch the video here.
Comment on Great Lakes Draft Reports
Time is running out to provide comments regarding the 2009-2011 Priority Work Group Reports,
the proposed 2011-2013 Priorities and the
draft report on Progress Since 1987.
Please, visit the Biennial Meeting web page, read the reports and provide your comments.
IJC supporting a consolidated view of real-time stream flow gauges for the International Souris Basin.
This interactive map contains live links for select real-time stream flow gauges for the Souris River Basin. Generated in collaboration with the USGS North Dakota Water Science Center, the map provides a 'one-stop' view for flow conditions for the Souris River Drainage Basin partitioned by the newly harmonized international sub-basin units.
IJC Strengthens Local Capacity in Watersheds
Through its International Watersheds Initiative (IWI), the IJC and its IWI Boards continue to build local capacity to solve transboundary environmental issues at the watershed level. IWI projects have included modeling water flows, preparing for floods, surveying health issues, managing fishery issues and reaching out to stakeholders. The Transboundary Data Harmonization Task Force is working to produce consistent geospatial datasets and maps for use by planners, managers and citizens in watersheds along the boundary.
Alewives and the St. Croix River
The International St. Croix River Watershed Board continues discussions with interested parties on the proposed restoration of the sea run (anadromous) alewife, a fish species native to the St. Croix River. Updated information on this issue, including the summer 2010 public comment process, can be found on the Board's webpage.
Visit our Boundary Waters Treaty Centennial Website.
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