Canada and the United States share more than 5,000 miles (nearly 9,000 kilometers) of border. Almost half of that is water: as far west as the Yukon River basin, as far reaching as the Great Lakes, and east to the St. Croix River basin. Learn how the IJC works to protect and manage these shared resources 🎥 https://lnkd.in/ggWWWWvH #SharedWaters #IJC101 --- Le Canada et les États-Unis se partagent une frontière de plus de 5 000 milles (près de 9 000 kilomètres), dont près de la moitié est constituée d’eau, et cela d’ouest en est, du bassin du fleuve Yukon, au bassin de la rivière Sainte-Croix en passant par les Grands Lacs. Voyez comment la CMI s’y prend pour protéger et gérer cette ressource partagée. https://lnkd.in/ggWWWWvH (en anglais seulement)
IJC - International Joint Commission
Environmental Services
Ottawa, Ontario 2,476 followers
To help Canada and the United States prevent and resolve disputes over the use of the waters they share
About us
The International Joint Commission prevents and resolves disputes between the United States of America and Canada under the 1909 Boundary Waters Treaty and pursues the common good of both countries as an independent and objective adviser to the two governments. In particular, the Commission rules upon applications for approval of projects affecting boundary or transboundary waters and may regulate the operation of these projects; it assists the two countries in the protection of the transboundary environment, including the implementation of the Great Lakes Water Quality Agreement and the improvement of transboundary air quality; and it alerts the governments to emerging issues along the boundary that may give rise to bilateral disputes.
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http://www.ijc.org
External link for IJC - International Joint Commission
- Industry
- Environmental Services
- Company size
- 51-200 employees
- Headquarters
- Ottawa, Ontario
- Type
- Government Agency
- Founded
- 1909
- Specialties
- Great Lakes, Transboundary Region, Canada, water quality, United States, diplomacy, and international relations
Locations
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Ottawa, Ontario, CA
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Washington, District of Columbia, US
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Windsor, Ontario, CA
Employees at IJC - International Joint Commission
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Gerald Acker
Commissioner and U.S. Section Chair
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Anselme Nsoga
Senior Adviser, Human Resources at International Joint Commission
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Frank Bevacqua
Retired Public Affairs Officer
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Meredith Brown
Riverkeeper Emeritus | Director Special Projects Canadian Geographic | Watershed Restoration | Conservation
Updates
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“Choosing Your Great Lakes Future" is more than just a game. It’s a tool to engage stakeholders and the public in understanding how societal values, climate change and governance choices today will impact our Great Lakes tomorrow: https://lnkd.in/gh-9Z7p9
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From the 2024 Transboundary Mining Conference in Juneau, Alaska, hosted by Central Council of Tlingit and Haida Indian Tribes of Alaska (with support from Upper Columbia United Tribes and Southeast Alaska Indigenous Transboundary Commission): 🟠 IJC Commissioner Merrell-Ann Phare sat on a panel titled “Knowledge Exchange: Lessons from the Elk / Kootenai Transboundary Watershed," moderated by former IJC Commissioner Rob Sisson. 🟠 Commissioner Phare also delivered keynote remarks during the conference. More information: https://lnkd.in/gjNybi2t
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As another opportunity to learn about the Columbia River Treaty agreement-in-principle, the Province of B.C. is hosting a virtual information session on Sept. 17, 2024, from 6:00 – 7:30 p.m. Pacific Time / 7:00 – 8:30 p.m. Mountain Time. Members of the Canadian negotiation delegation will be on hand to provide details about the AIP and answer questions. A recording will be available afterwards. Register:
Welcome! You are invited to join a webinar: Public Information Session on the Columbia River Treaty Agreement-in-Principle. After registering, you will receive a confirmation email about joining the webinar.
ca01web.zoom.us
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The International Lake Ontario- St. Lawrence River Board will deviate from Plan 2014 flows this fall - This minor deviation is expected to provide more predictable water levels on Lake St. Lawrence and the upper St. Lawrence River for recreational navigation, while having minimal impacts on other interests throughout the system. https://lnkd.in/gXdf4AWn
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Last week, the International Red River Watershed Board (#IRRWB) met in Grand Marais, MB. On the agenda were issues affecting the basin, as well as meeting with residents open to sharing their thoughts on the history and future of the Red River basin. The board heard about the region’s local history from residents who have enjoyed the waters of Grand Beach for decades, while also meeting with the next generation of local residents and cottagers who will be carrying the torch going forward. --- La semaine dernière, le Conseil international du bassin versant de la rivière Rouge (#IRRWB) s'est réuni à Grand Marais, au Manitoba. L'ordre du jour comprenait des questions touchant le bassin, ainsi qu'une rencontre avec des résidents désireux de partager leurs réflexions sur l'histoire et l'avenir du bassin de la rivière Rouge. Le Conseil a entendu parler de l'histoire locale de la région par des résidents qui profitent des eaux de Grand Beach depuis des décennies, tout en rencontrant la prochaine génération de résidents locaux et de propriétaires de chalets qui porteront le flambeau à l'avenir.
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🏆 “This game is about champions, but not about winning" IJC #GreatLakes Water Quality Board US Co-chair Jon Allan hopes the 'Choosing #YourGreatLakesFuture' game sparks conversations and "inspires people to become champions for the Great Lakes' future" https://ijc.org/horizon --- 🏆 « Ce jeu n'a pas pour but de gagner » CMI #Conseil de la qualité de l'eau des Grands Lacs Jon Allan, coprésident, espère que le jeu « Choosing #YourGreatLakesFuture » « inspirera les gens à devenir des champions pour l'avenir des Grands Lacs » https://ijc.org/horizon
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Congratulations to recipients of Stockholm Junior Water Awards! This year's winner of the Stockholm Junior Water Prize: a pair of teens from Great Britain who developed a cost-effective way to detect and remediate PFAS in Water. #WWWeek https://lnkd.in/d-9SA8JU
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