GLIN==> New website marks 100th anniversary of Boundary Waters Treaty

As a major activity to recognize the 100th Anniversary of the Boundary
Waters Treaty <http://www.ijc.org/rel/news/2009/090319_e.htm> , which
created the International Joint Commission (IJC), the complete set of
IJC reports and orders of approval from 1914 to present are now posted
in an electronic format on a new website at bwt.ijc.org
<http://bwt.ijc.org/> .

 

The IJC launched its new website today in conjunction with World Water
Day, (March 22) which this year is focusing on the world's 263
transboundary lake and river basins.  2009 is the 100th anniversary of
the Boundary Waters Treaty. It sets principles to guide the United
States and Canada in managing the fresh waters they share. 

 

A variety of short descriptions and historical photos also highlight the
role of the Treaty and the IJC in nurturing cooperation between Canada
and the United States in managing their shared fresh waters and
transboundary environment.

 

Contacts:

 

Nick Heisler

Telephone: (613) 992-8367

heislern at ottawa.ijc.org <mailto:heislern at ottawa.ijc.org> 

 

Frank Bevacqua

Telephone: (202) 736-9024

bevacquaf at washington.ijc.org <mailto:bevacquaf at washington.ijc.org> 

 

 

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