International Watersheds Initiative

Sharing Knowledge and Practices to Inspire Action Climate Change Workshop

Maritime-Maine Joint Partnership for Sustainable Border Fisheries

Located along the St. Croix international waterway between New Brunswick and Maine, East Grand Lake is critical to local communities and supports one of the region’s top sport fisheries.

25th Anniversary of the International Watersheds Initiative - Summary of the October 2023 Workshop

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25th Anniversary of the International Watersheds Initiative - Summary of the October 2023 Workshop

Osoyoos Lake Ice Jam Project Aims to Deal with Impacts to Levels, Outflows and Fish

As winter approaches, picturesque lakefronts can transform into frozen wonderlands. But the beauty of ice can turn ugly when ice jams form.

Study Finds Fish Passing Dams, Moving Across Red River System

Recent data from an IJC-funded study suggests that important fish species in the Red River are swimming nearly its entire length throughout the year, crossing dams where fish passageways have been installed.

IJC presents at 2023 American Water Resources Association Conference in North Carolina

This year’s American Water Resources Association (AWRA) Annual Conference in November focused on water resource management solutions, highlighting the latest outcomes of federal funding initiatives, lessons from multidisciplinary projects and best practices in design and application.

Diplomacy and Cooperation under International Watersheds Initiative

The International Joint Commission (IJC) was created to help manage and recommend resolutions to water-related disputes along the shared Canada-United States border.

How the International Watersheds Initiative Achieves UN Goals for Transboundary Water Cooperation

The IJC sent a binational delegation of Commissioners and staff to attend the United Nations (UN) 2023 Water Conference in New York City earlier this year. It was the first UN Water Conference since 1977.