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On February 2 it’s #WorldWetlandsDay. Wetlands are essential for clean water, flood protection and biodiversity. Across the Canada-United States transboundary region, they help maintain the health of shared waters. https://t.co/EgycdsSfZh
Organized by the IJC and hosted by the Kootenai Tribe of Idaho, this Governance Body highlights how the IJC helps governments use a holistic approach to resolve transboundary water issues along the US-Can. border. (2/2) @International Joint Commission @colleen_sklar@WaterWired
Representatives from Idaho, Montana, BC, Canada, the United States and Ktunaxa Nation met in Bonners Ferry, ID, earlier this month to collaborate on solutions to water pollution in the Elk-Kootenai/y watershed. (1/2)
The IJC’s commitment to protecting our shared waters remains unwavering through strategic partnerships, cutting-edge science and community partnerships. Watch “Intro to the IJC” to learn about our approach 🌊 https://t.co/RxwDdptEYa
#StrategicLeadership#IJC101
When Indigenous knowledge meets scientific expertise, the result is powerful and lasting. IJC, with Canada, US and Ktunaxa Nation, is building a stronger foundation for collaboration in the Elk-Kootenai/y watershed. 🌿🌊 #CollaborativeGovernance
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Achievements of the International Watersheds Initiative: IWI boards, improving outreach and data sharing, and creating a Climate Change Guidance Framework. The IWI continues to address future challenges like climate change, water quality and habitat loss. https://t.co/xqy6fzxcZb
The Soo Locks are vital for Canada & the US, as a #GreatLakes gateway for freighters, boosting trade & supporting jobs & national security. I had opp’y with my other IJC Commissioners colleagues to tour this engineering marvel, thanks to @DetroitDistrict - https://t.co/AcaN7FV1LT
Meeting with Garden River First Nation is part of the IJC’s broader commitment to building respect, trust & understanding with Indigenous people in all the places we work where the water brings us together.” – IJC Commissioner Susan Chiblow #GreatLakes https://t.co/RV8FeGT7xC
Today on National Indigenous Peoples Day, we honour the rich cultures, lands and waters, jurisdictions and governance of Indigenous Peoples. Let’s also recognize the vital transboundary waters that connect us all. #NationalIndigenousPeoplesDay @International Joint Commission
#Indigenous Protected & Conserved Areas are more than just lines on a map: they protect places that matter most & support healthy lands, which builds healthy communities. They’re an expression of Nationhood, & we’re proud to support this work across Canada https://t.co/jXfCcXs1yd
Join us TODAY at 12pm EST as we welcome @IJCsharedwaters Canadian Chair @pharethoughts to share insights on ‘Safeguarding water values through collaborative #WaterGovernance’.
💧Join the conversation here:
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Great news for #GreatLakes waters
(and beyond)...congratulations Dr. Chiblow who becomes Canada's newest Commissioner for the International Joint Commission. Super news that @pharethoughts has been reappointed. #sharedwaters#sharedresponsibilities
A pleasure to join @IJCsharedwaters Cdn Co-chair @pharethoughts and Commissioner Chiblow at #ENVI@HoCCommittees as they spoke of the IJC's longstanding contributions to successful management of shared Canada-US freshwater.