International Elk - Kootenai/y Watershed Water Pollution Study

On March 8, 2024 the Governments of Canada and the United States provided a reference that incorporates a proposal developed in partnership with the Ktunaxa Nation to the International Joint Commission, under the Boundary Waters Treaty of 1909, requesting that the Commission undertake certain actions regarding the impact of transboundary water pollution in the Elk-Kootenai/y watershed.

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August 6, 2024

The International Joint Commission (IJC) has launched a public comment period related to the study of transboundary water pollution in the Elk-Kootenai/y watershed. This comment period will run from August 6-27 to provide interested parties with a convenient opportunity to share their perspectives...
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May 16, 2024

The International Joint Commission (IJC) will host a one-hour virtual information session on transboundary water pollution in the Elk-Kootenai/y watershed on Thursday, May 30 th at 6:30pm MDT or 5:30pm PDT. IJC Commissioners will provide opening remarks followed by a short presentation by staff and...
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March 12, 2024

Washington, D.C. / Ottawa, Ontario — The International Joint Commission is pleased to receive a request from the governments of Canada and the United States, in partnership with the Ktunaxa Nation, to carry out certain actions outlined in the reference letters and attachments addressing the impacts...
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May 13, 2024

The International Joint Commission (IJC) recently conducted meetings with senior officials from the Governments of Canada, the United States, the Ktunaxa Nation, British Columbia, Idaho, and Montana to gather initial perspectives on the Reference to Address Transboundary Water Pollution in the Elk...

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