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CCRF Workplan Proposals
Daniel MillarMay 30, 2007
Libby Dam bas-relief
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CCRF MoU
• 3.0 The participants will attempt to fulfill the following responsibilities…– a) develop, update and report on a multi-year workplan
• The steering committee proposes 7 projects for the initial workplan
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Proposed projects
1. Existing processes2. Annual Canadian
forum3. Biennial Canada-US
forum
4. Treaty structure and content5. Driving forces in water
management6. Climate change impacts7. Centre of knowledge
Fisher Peak near Cranbrook
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Identifying current processes
• Identify Canadian river management processes and agencies involved in the transboundary Columbia
Waneta powerhouse, Pend d’Oreille River
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Canadian forum
• Annual table for Canadian agencies to discuss processes, issues and future prospects for the transboundary Columbia
Arrow Lakes Generating Station
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Transboundary forum
• Biennial Canada US Columbia River forum• Transboundary context• Highlight and discuss existing and emerging issues
Northport, Washington bridge – Columbia River
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Examine the Columbia River Treaty
• Present structure• Agency roles• Termination clauses
and their implications
Mica
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Transboundary water management
• Analyze issues that may affect transboundary water management– Overview of issues and agencies involved– What drives the various perspectives?– What changes are sought?
Seven Mile pool, Pend d’Oreille River
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Climate change
• Model climate change impact on water resources
• Examine areas of concern
• Provide planning tools
Columbia wetlands
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Centre of knowledge
• Virtual repository• Link existing webs/libraries
• Multi-agency/institution• Canada-US
Keenleyside