CBT’s Role
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Get a quick overview of the Columbia River Treaty (CRT) here. Read the Frequently Asked Questions to learn more. Find out why the Columbia River Treaty matters.
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| 1 | After a major flood in 1948, Canada and the United States started thinking about cooperative water management on the Columbia River. |
| 2 | Both countries had growing populations and an increasing need for energy. |
| 3 | The Columbia River Treaty was ratified in 1964. |
| 4 | The main benefits are:
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| 5 | The Mica, Hugh Keenleyside and Duncan dams were built in British Columbia. Libby dam was built in Montana. |
| 6 | The dams created large reservoirs which flooded valley bottoms and displaced approximately 2,300 people in the Canadian portion of the Columbia Basin. |
| 7 | The Columbia River Treaty does not have an expiry date. The first chance for either country to terminate the Columbia River Treaty is in 2024, with a minimum of 10 years' notice. |
| 8 | No decision has been made by either country to terminate the Columbia River Treaty but both countries are exploring options. |
| 9 | If the CRT expires, so do some of the key provisions related to flood control and downstream power benefits. |
| 10 | Columbia Basin Trust was created to benefit the areas most adversely affected by the Columbia River Treaty. |
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and environmental well-being and to achieve greater self-sufficiency for present and future generations.
and environmental well-being and to achieve greater self-sufficiency for present and future generations.
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