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 investigate the causes and effects of flooding in the Red River Basin.
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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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A Reference to examine the potential pollution of transboundary waters by Garrison Diversion Unit, in North Dakota.
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81R

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A Reference to investigate whether the Red River was being polluted to an extent that was causing or likely to cause injury to health or property on the other side of the boundary
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78A

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An Application was made by the Power Authority of the State of New York with the support of the Hydro-Electric Power Commission of Ontario for shoal removal at Niagara Falls on the United States side of the International Boundary, near Tower Island. The shoal caused serious ice jams above the falls.
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76R

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A Reference to investigate and report on measures to develop the water resources of the Pembina River Basin in Manitoba and North Dakota, and to determine what plan or plans of cooperative development would be practical, economically feasible and to the advantage of the two countries.
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74R

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A Reference to report on the measures or works necessary above the Niagara Falls to permit compliance with the IJC's recommendations under Docket 64 and to report if flows over the Falls could be less than specified under the Niagara Treaty of 1950 without detriment to the scenic beauty of the Falls...
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75A

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Applications by the Hydro-Electric Power Commission of Ontario and Power Authority of the State of New York to construct the Niagara Falls Control Structures recommended by the IJC under Docket 74.
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64R

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A Reference to investigate and make recommendations concerning the nature and design of remedial works for the preservation and enhancement of Niagara Falls while at the same time permitting the production of added power envisaged by the 1950 Treaty. Governments then asked the IJC to supervise...
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58R

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A Reference to investigate and make recommendations on water use and allocation, and management plans for the waters of river basins in the mid-west.
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26R

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A Reference1 to investigate the Roseau River drainage project including the effects of past construction on the Roseau River basin, to determine who should pay for mitigation and how the basin could best be developed on a coordinated international basis.
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