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 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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97A

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An Application by the Government of the United States for an amendment to the 1914 Orders under Dockets 6 and 8 for Emergency Regulation of Lake Superior to relieve the critical high water conditions on the lower Great Lakes by reducing lake outflows through the St. Marys River power canals.
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94R

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A Reference to conduct a study of water quality in Lake Huron and Lake Superior, and recommend remedial measures to restore and protect water quality in the Lakes.
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89A

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An Application by the Metropolitan Corporation of Greater Winnipeg to divert an additional 200 million gallons per day (372 cfs) from Shoal Lake for domestic and sanitary purposes. An initial approval for the diversion of 100 million gallons had been granted by the IJC in 19l4, under Docket 7.
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52A

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An Application by the Ontario and Minnesota Pulp and Paper Company for permission to install annually a temporary dam at Ash Rapids between Shoal and Lock Lakes for operation during the winter months to assist wood floating operations
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7A

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An Application by the Greater Winnipeg Water District for the diversion and use of water from Shoal Lake and Lake of the Woods for domestic and sanitary purposes.
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4R

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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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3R

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A Reference to investigate and report on the regulation of Lake of the Woods water levels. .
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