Dockets - Applications & References
The IJC’s work come from documents received by the Canadian and US governments outlining the IJC’s responsibilities. These are known as applications and references and are organized by docket. Key documents such as letters from governments assigning work to the IJC, task force or study board reports to the IJC, and final reports and letters from the IJC to the governments are available from the website.
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A Reference to examine and report on current efforts to address water quality issues in lakes Champlain and Memphremagog, with a particular focus on high phosphorus levels and the proliferation of algal blooms, and to make recommendations on how to improve water quality in both lakes.
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A Reference to collect and harmonize data on the topography, bathymetry, aquatic vegetation, soil texture and other features of the Lake Champlain and Richelieu River watershed and to create static flood-inundation maps showing the areas, where data are available, that would be affected at different...
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A Plan of Study in response to a request by Governments that the IJC review and make recommendations regarding a comprehensive study of measures to mitigate flooding and the impacts of flooding in the Richelieu River and Lake Champlain Basin.
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A reference that the IJC examine bi-national governance of the Lake of the Woods and Rainy River. The International Joint Commission created the International Lake of the Woods and Rainy River Watershed Task Force (Task Force) on July 13, 2010, to examine and report to the IJC on the matters raised...
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A Reference to coordinate initiatives in both countries to reduce phosphorus loading to Missisquoi Bay on Lake Champlain
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A Reference to review plans by the State of Vermont to modernize the Alburg-Swanton Bridge, involving the partial removal of the existing causeway, and to provide advice on whether this complies with the terms of the Boundary Waters Treaty of 1909 as concerns causing pollution to the injury of...
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A Reference to define the framework for operating international watershed boards as recommended by the Commission in its 1997 report, The IJC and the 21st Century.
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An Application by Canada for Richelieu River flood control works including dredging of the Richelieu River channel and construction of a fixed-crest weir at St. Jean, Quebec.
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A Reference to investigate and report on the feasibility and desirability of regulating the flooding of the Richelieu River in Quebec for the purpose of alleviating flooding in the Richelieu River and Lake Champlain.
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A Reference to report on the feasibility and economic advantages of improving or developing a waterway from the St. Lawrence River to the Hudson River.
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A Reference to determine whether transboundary pollution of the Rainy River or Lake of the Woods was occurring; to determine the extent, causes and location of pollution; and to recommend mitigation measures.
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In fulfillment of its obligations under the 1938 Rainy Lake Convention, the IJC initiated further studies on Rainy Lake watershed emergency conditions.
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An Application by the United States Forest Service for the reconstruction of Prairie Portage Dam at the outlet of Sucker Lake on the upper Rainy boundary chain of lakes.
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An Application by the Government of Canada for the construction of remedial works on the Richelieu River for the reclamation and protection of lowlands in St. Jean, Iberville and Missisquoi counties in southern Quebec.
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An Application on behalf of George B. Myrum of St. Peters, Minnesota to repair Prairie Portage Dam.
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A Reference to investigate the practicability of a deep waterway from the St. Lawrence River to the Hudson River via Lake Champlain. See also Docket 77.
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A Reference to conduct investigations concerning the regulation (for various purposes) of levels of Rainy Lake, Namakan Lake and boundary waters above Namakan Lake.
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An Application by the International Lumber Company for approval to maintain and reconstruct an existing boom for logs on the Rainy River.
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A Reference to examine into and report on the extent, causes and location of pollution in boundary waters and to recommend possible remedies or means of preventing the pollution of these waters.
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An Application by the Watrous Island Boom Co. for approval to construct and maintain the Watrous Island Boom which was already in operation in the Rainy River.
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An Application by the Rainy River Improvement Co. for approval to construct a permanent dam at Kettle Falls.
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