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Agreement-in-principle reached to modernize Columbia River Treaty - River generates almost half of B.C.'s total hydroelectric power and over 40% of that in the U.S. (www.cbc.ca)

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According to the prime minister's statement, the updated treaty will cover concerns not addressed in the original document — including ecosystems and Indigenous values — while reducing flood risk and promoting clean energy goals.

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[–] [email protected] 2 points 3 months ago

I would love to see fish ladders implemented all the way up into Canada. I know it will be a challenge to build past the Grand Coulee dam because it's such a big structure. But it's sure worth a push to help restore salmon to the habitats.