CCRF

Gord DerosaRegional District of Kootenay Boundary

Libby Dam bas-relief

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CCRF MoU

• 3.0 The participants will attempt to fulfill the following responsibilities…– a) develop, update and report on a multi-year workplan

• The steering committee proposes 7 projects for the initial workplan

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Proposed projects

1. Existing water management processes

2. Annual Canadian forum

3. Biennial Canada-US forum

4. Treaty structure and content5. Driving forces in water

management6. Climate change impacts7. Centre of knowledge

Fisher Peak near Cranbrook

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Identifying current processes

• Identify Canadian water management processes and agencies involved in the transboundary Columbia

Waneta powerhouse, Pend d’Oreille River

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Canadian forum

• Annual table for Canadian agencies to discuss processes, issues and future prospects for the transboundary Columbia

Arrow Lakes Generating Station

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Transboundary forum

• Biennial Canada US Columbia River forum• Transboundary context• Highlight and discuss existing and emerging issues

Bridge at Northport, WA – Columbia River

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Examine the Columbia River Treaty

• Present structure• Agency roles• Termination clauses

and their implications

Mica

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Transboundary water management

• Analyze issues that may affect transboundary water management– Overview of issues and agencies involved– What drives the various perspectives?– What changes are sought?

Seven Mile pool, Pend d’Oreille River

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Climate change

• Model climate change impact on water resources

• Examine areas of concern

• Provide planning tools

Columbia wetlands

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Centre of knowledge

• Virtual repository• Link existing webs/libraries

• Multi-agency/institution/First Nation• Canada-US

Keenleyside