Columbia Basin Trust

Columbia River Treaty
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Why was

CBT created?

Columbia Basin Trust was created to benefit the areas most adversely affected by the CRT.

 

 
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Tutorial
CRT Young Leaders Conference  Young Leaders Conference

Youth in the Columbia Basin speak about what's important to them concerning the Columbia River Treaty - March 2012.

Dam And Reservoir Issue Summary 

Summary of Canadian Dams and Reservoir Issues

New document summarizes Columbia River Treaty dam and reservoir issues in Canada.

Power and Water Map

Power and Water Map

Learn more about hydro operations and water levels in the Columbia Basin.

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Online Tutorial

Learn about the CRT anytime on your own schedule. Then test your knowledge.

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Videos: Basin Residents Share Ideas

Find out what Basin residents think about the Columbia River Treaty. These short speakers’ corner videos were recorded at 2011 information sessions.

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Before- and After-Dam Photos

These photographs, taken before and after construction of Columbia River Treaty dams, show how dams and reservoirs changed the landscape in the Columbia Basin.

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Maps of the Columbia Basin

Maps showing sections of the Columbia River system in Canada are online.

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Take A Virtual Tour

Pick from one of four short virtual tours of Columbia River Treaty dams and reservoirs. In under four minutes you'll learn about the dam and reservoir, plus you'll see the footprint of each reservoir on the landscape.

Columbia Basin Trust supports efforts by the people of the Basin to create a legacy of social, economic
and environmental well-being and to achieve greater self-sufficiency for present and future generations.
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