Public Consultations

The International Rainy-Lake of the Woods Watershed Board (IRLWWB) welcomes comments on the Water Levels Committee’s draft 2022 Post Flood Report​.

The International St. Mary and Milk Rivers Study Board (ISMMRSB) is welcoming public input on its work plan. The work plan describes the history leading up to the St. Mary and Milk Rivers study and the study’s objectives. It explains how the Study Board intends to conduct its work and achieve its...

The International Rainy-Lake of the Woods Watershed Board (IRLWWB) invites public comment on its 2018 Review of Environmental Emergency Planning, Preparedness and Response in the Boundary Waters of the Rainy-Lake of the Woods Drainage Basin. After hearing from members of the public and its Community...

The IJC established the Study Board in the summer of 2015 and charged it "to evaluate options for regulating levels and flows in the Rainy-Namakan Lakes system in order to benefit affected interests and the system as a whole in a manner that conforms to the requirements of the Treaty".

The International Lake of the Woods Basin Water Quality Plan of Study has been prepared to guide the International Joint Commission (IJC) in making recommendations to the governments of Canada and the United States regarding a water quality study for the Basin.

Public Consultation Background Documents (PDF Documents) Correspondence in: 2003, 2004, 2005 2003 April 10, 2003 From Governor Judy Martz to IJC requesting review of 1921 order April 16, 2003 From IJC to Governor Judy Martz acknowledging receipt of letter June 12, 2003 From IJC to Secretary Colin...