News Releases

The International Joint Commission (IJC) today released its final report to the Governments of Canada and the United States in response to the October 2017 request regarding the persistent issues of nutrient loading and harmful algal blooms that adversely affect recreation, human health, and...

November 25 th , 2019 – The Memphremagog Study Advisory Group (MSAG) has released their draft report entitled Study on nutrient loading and impacts on Lake Memphremagog for public review. The 30-day public comment period on the draft study begins Monday, November 25, 2019 and will continue until...

The Champlain Study Advisory Group (CSAG) tasked with the study of nutrient loading and impacts in Lake Champlain, Missisquoi Bay and the Richelieu River has released its draft study report today for public comment ending on December 14, 2019.

The International Joint Commission (IJC) has appointed 13 people from the United States and Canada to the Champlain Study Advisory Group (CSAG) for the study of nutrient loading and impacts in Lake Champlain and Missisquoi Bay. In October 2017, the Governments of Canada and the United States asked...

The International Joint Commission (IJC) has appointed 12 people from the United States and Canada to the Memphremagog Study Advisory Group (MSAG) for the study of nutrient loading and impacts in Lake Memphremagog.

Government of Canada news release - Joint stewardship of the environment is a cornerstone of Canada-United States relations. Our countries have a history of effective cooperation on issues affecting shared bodies of water.