Dockets - Applications & References
The IJC’s work come from documents received by the Canadian and US governments outlining the IJC’s responsibilities. These are known as applications and references and are organized by docket. Key documents such as letters from governments assigning work to the IJC, task force or study board reports to the IJC, and final reports and letters from the IJC to the governments are available from the website.
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A reference that the IJC examine bi-national governance of the Lake of the Woods and Rainy River. The International Joint Commission created the International Lake of the Woods and Rainy River Watershed Task Force (Task Force) on July 13, 2010, to examine and report to the IJC on the matters raised...
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A Reference to define the framework for operating international watershed boards as recommended by the Commission in its 1997 report, The IJC and the 21st Century.
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An Application by the St. Lawrence Seaway Authority to construct the Toussaint Causeway and effect partial closure of a section of the St. Lawrence River because of an increasing number of accidents to downbound vessels entering Iroquois Lock.
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A Reference to study the pollution of Lake Erie, Lake Ontario and the international section of the St. Lawrence River
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A Reference to determine whether transboundary pollution of the Rainy River or Lake of the Woods was occurring; to determine the extent, causes and location of pollution; and to recommend mitigation measures.
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Applications were made by the two Governments for approval to proceed with the construction and operation St. Lawrence Power Project to generate power in the international section of the St. Lawrence River.
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In fulfillment of its obligations under the 1938 Rainy Lake Convention, the IJC initiated further studies on Rainy Lake watershed emergency conditions.
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An Application by the United States Forest Service for the reconstruction of Prairie Portage Dam at the outlet of Sucker Lake on the upper Rainy boundary chain of lakes.
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An Application on behalf of George B. Myrum of St. Peters, Minnesota to repair Prairie Portage Dam.
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An Application by the 1St. Lawrence River Power Company for approval to raise the crest of the Massena weir (Docket l5) in the South Sault channel of the St. Lawrence River.
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A Reference to conduct investigations concerning the regulation (for various purposes) of levels of Rainy Lake, Namakan Lake and boundary waters above Namakan Lake.
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A Reference to investigate and report on improving St. Lawrence River navigation and power between Lake Ontario and Montreal.
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An Application by the 1New York and Ontario Power Co. for approval of certain works including a dam, weir and embankments near Ogden Island in the St. Lawrence River.
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An Application by the St. Lawrence River and Power Co. to construct a weir in the St. Lawrence River to improve flows to the Massena Power House during ice periods.
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An Application by the International Lumber Company for approval to maintain and reconstruct an existing boom for logs on the Rainy River.
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A Reference to examine into and report on the extent, causes and location of pollution in boundary waters and to recommend possible remedies or means of preventing the pollution of these waters.
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An Application by the Watrous Island Boom Co. for approval to construct and maintain the Watrous Island Boom which was already in operation in the Rainy River.
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An Application by the Rainy River Improvement Co. for approval to construct a permanent dam at Kettle Falls.
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