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1 | Watershed Governance Impact measure: % of Canada's major 25 watersheds with a mechanism in place to support watershed governance | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
2 | Note: The data presented here represent our best research given the time and resources at hand. We acknowledge there may be errors. This shared measurement system belongs to all members of the Our Living Water Network, so if you have any corrections for us, or ideas to share on this measure, please send us an email at info@ourlivingwaters.ca. | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
3 | Watershed Governance Mechanism | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
4 | WWF Major Watersheds (25) | Is there a watershed governance mechanism? (Y, N or Portion only) | Watershed Institution or Transboundary Water Board | Interjurisdictional Watershed Agreement or Policy | Common Vision or Framework for the Watershed | Coverage | Jurisdictions | Date | IJC (International Joint Commission) Board - if indicated | Description | Link | Map of Coverage | Focus (Quality, Quantity, Fish, Benthic Invertebrates) | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
5 | 1 | Pacific Coastal (BC) | N | British Columbia | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
6 | 2 | Fraser-Lower Mainland Basin (BC) | N | British Columbia | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
7 | 3 | Columbia Basin (BC) | Y | Columbia River Treaty | WHOLE Columbia River Basin | BC, Alberta, and U.S. (Oregon, Idaho, Montana, Washington) | 1964 | Agreement between Canada and United States to coordinate flood control and optimize hydroelectric energy production within the Columbia River Basin. Mandated under the Columbia Basin Trust Act, a Columbia Basin Trust was created to manage assets and assist areas most impacted by the Treaty. | https://thebasin.ourtrust.org/columbia-river-treaty/ | https://engage.gov.bc.ca/columbiarivertreaty/the-treaty/ | Focused on quantity (flow, flood control, hydro energy production) | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||
8 | International Columbia River Board of Control (IJC) | WHOLE Columbia River Basin | BC, Alberta, and U.S. (Oregon, Idaho, Montana, Washington) | IJC Board | Board reports on water levels and flows, as well as the effects of Grand Coulee Dam and its reservoir, Franklin D. Roosevelt Lake, on the Columbia River Basin. | https://www.ijc.org/en/crbc | https://www.ijc.org/en/crbc | Focused on quantity (water levels and flow) | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
9 | 4 | Okanagan Basin (BC) | Y | Columbia River Treaty | WHOLE Okanagan Basin (included as part of Columbia River Basin) | BC and U.S. (Washington) | 1964 | Agreement between Canada and United States to coordinate flood control and optimize hydroelectric energy production within the Columbia River Basin. Mandated under the Columbia Basin Trust Act, a Columbia Basin Trust was created to manage assets and assist areas most impacted by the Treaty. [Columbia Basin Trust included in as watershed entity in other OLW impact measure.] | https://thebasin.ourtrust.org/columbia-river-treaty/ | https://engage.gov.bc.ca/columbiarivertreaty/the-treaty/ | Focused on quantity (flow, flood control, hydro energy production) | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||
10 | International Columbia River Board of Control (IJC) | WHOLE Okanagan Basin (included as part of Columbia River Basin) | British Columbia and U.S. (Washington) | IJC Board | Board reports on water levels and flows, as well as the effects of Grand Coulee Dam and its reservoir, Franklin D. Roosevelt Lake, on the Columbia River Basin. | https://www.ijc.org/en/crbc | https://www.ijc.org/en/crbc | Focused on quantity (water levels and flow) | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
11 | International Osoyoos Lake Board of Control (IJC) | PORTION ONLY (Osoyoos Lake area) | British Columbia, and U.S. (Washington) | 1946 | IJC Board | Board of Control established by the International Joint Commission (IJC) to implement an Order to manage the alteration and operation of Zosel Dam on the Okanagan River below Osoyoos Lake. The Board also issues drought declarations. | https://ijc.org/en/olbc | https://ijc.org/en/olbc | Focused on quantity | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
12 | 5 | Yukon Basin (YK, BC) | unknown | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
13 | 6 | Peace - Athabasca (BC, AB, SK) | unknown | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
14 | 7 | Lower Mackenzie (NWT, YK, BC, AB, SK) | Y | Mackenzie River Basin Board (MRBB) | WHOLE Mackenzie River Basin | Governments of Canada, British Columbia, Alberta, Saskatchewan, the Northwest Territories and Yukon | MRBB established to implement the Mackenzie River Basin Transboundary Waters Master Agreement. Not a regulatory or licensing board. It has no legal or policy basis to regulate resource use within the jurisdictions. However, MRBB may influence regulatory decisions. | http://www.mrbb.ca/information/16/index.html | Quality, quantity and flow, integrity of aquatic ecosystem | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
15 | Mackenzie River Basin Transboundary Waters Master Agreement | WHOLE Mackenzie River Basin | Governments of Canada, British Columbia, Alberta, Saskatchewan, the Northwest Territories and Yukon | In effect July 1997 | Agreement commits all six governments to work together to manage the water resources of the whole Mackenzie River Basin. Sets principles for inter-jurisdictional collaboration and formation of Mackenzie River Basin Board. Makes provision for neighbouring jurisdictions to negotiate bilateral water management agreements to address water issues at jurisdictional boundaries on transboundary streams and to provide parameters on the quality, quantity and flow of water. Guiding principles for cooperative management: equitable utilization, prior consultation, sustainable development, maintenance of ecological integrity. | http://www.mrbb.ca/uploads/files/general/19//mackenzie-river-basin-transboundary-waters-master-agreement.pdf | Quality, quantity and flow, integrity of aquatic ecosystem | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
16 | Alberta-Northwest Territories Mackenzie River Basin Bilateral Water Agreement | PORTION | Alberta (AB) and Northwest Territories (NWT) | 2015 | Agreement between Alberta and the Northwest Territories pledging to cooperatively manage shared waters within Mackenzie River basin. | https://www.enr.gov.nt.ca/en/services/water-management/nwt-alberta-transboundary-water-agreement | Quality, quantity and flow, integrity of aquatic ecosystem | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
17 | FLOW guidebook on AB-NWT Mackenzie River Basin agreement: | https://media.wix.com/ugd/c3d5ce_878883ee3f4843a4a56eb13f553d6c73.pdf | Quality, quantity and flow, integrity of aquatic ecosystem | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
18 | British Columbia-Yukon Bilateral Water Management Agreement | PORTION within BC and YK | British Columbia and Yukon | 2017 | Agreement between British Columbia and Yukon Territory pledging to cooperatively manage shared waters within Mackenzie River basin. | https://www.mrbb.ca/uploads/files/general/39//bcyukonbwmafinal-low-res.pdf | Quality, quantity and flow, integrity of aquatic ecosystem | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
19 | British Columbia - Northwest Territories Bilateral Water Management Agreement | PORTION within BC and NWT | British Columbia and Northwest Territories | 2015 | Agreement between British Columbia and Northwest Territories pledging to cooperatively manage shared waters within Mackenzie River basin. | https://www.mrbb.ca/information/120/index.html | Quality, quantity and flow, integrity of aquatic ecosystem | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
20 | Yukon-Northwest Territories Bilateral Water Management Agreement | PORTION within YK and NWT | Yukon and Northwest Territories | 2002 | Agreement between Yukon and Northwest Territories pledging to cooperatively manage shared waters within Mackenzie River basin. | https://www.mrbb.ca/information/82/index.html | Quality, quantity and flow, integrity of aquatic ecosystem | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
21 | Mackenzie Valley Land and Water Board (for its role in transboundary water management) | PORTION of Mackenzie Valley in NWT | Government of Northwest Territories, working with bordering provinces British Columbia, Alberta, Saskatchewan | Umbrella co-management agency established to integrate NWT land and water board processes and promote consistency across the NWT. This regulatory authority plays a role in managing transboundary issues across neighbouring political boundaries, in addition to managing use of land and water in the Dehcho and South Slave regions (territory in the southern part of the NWT without land claims. | https://mvlwb.com/ | http://www.mvlwb.ca/Registry.aspx | Focused on quantity, but also impacts on quality | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
22 | 8 | Arctic Coast - Islands (NWT, NU) | N | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
23 | Prairie Provinces Region covers multiple watersheds across AB, SK, and MB | (Watersheds covered highlighted in this green) | Prairie Provinces Water Board (PPWB) | Prairie Provinces Region (multiple watersheds) | Saskatchewan, Alberta, Manitoba and Canada | 1948 | PPWB administers the Prairie Provinces Master Agreement on Apportionment focusing on transboundary water issues in the Prairies. Does not have any legislative enforcement powers, but provides forum to promote interprovincial cooperation and discuss/resolve water issues amongst jurisdictions. | http://www.ppwb.ca/information/2/index.html | http://aep.alberta.ca/water/programs-and-services/water-for-life/partnerships/albertas-transboundary-water-agreements/prairie-provinces/default.aspx | Focused on quantity, and also quality (added later) | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||
24 | Prairie Provinces Master Agreement on Apportionment | Prairie Provinces Region (multiple watersheds) | Saskatchewan, Alberta, Manitoba and Canada | 1969 | Agreement to apportion (share) water via a formula for interprovincial streams, and water quality concerns. | https://www.ppwb.ca/information/79/index.html | Focused on quantity, and also quality (added later) | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
25 | Prairie Provinces Water Board Charter | Prairie Provinces Region | Saskatchewan, Alberta, Manitoba and Canada | 2012 | Vision for effective transboundary water management on the Prairies. | https://www.ppwb.ca/information/78/index.html | Focused on quantity, and also quality (added later) | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
26 | Prairie Water Directive - A Collective call to action for Water Security in the Prairie Provinces | Prairie Provinces Region | Saskatchewan, Alberta, Manitoba and Canada | 2009 | Statement of expectations between citizen groups, communities and organizations to collectively and democratically create a platform to advocate for change, participate in decision-making and hold governments accountable for the decisions they take regarding water. | https://poliswaterproject.org/files/2007/03/PrairieWaterDirectiveWeb_Final_2009.pdf | Quantity and quality | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
27 | 9 | Missouri (AB, SK) | Y | Prairie Provinces Water Board (PPWB) | Prairie Provinces Master Agreement on Apportionment | Prairie Provinces Region -- includes Missouri (confirmed) | Alberta and Saskatchewan | 1969 | Agreement to apportion (share) water via a formula for interprovincial streams, and water quality concerns. | Focused on quantity, and also quality (added later) | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||
28 | 10 | North Saskatchewan Basin (AB, SK) | Y | Prairie Provinces Water Board (PPWB) | Prairie Provinces Master Agreement on Apportionment | Prairie Provinces Region -- includes North Saskatchewan | Alberta and Saskatchewan | 1969 | Agreement to apportion (share) water via a formula for interprovincial streams, and water quality concerns. | Focused on quantity, and also quality (added later) | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||
29 | 11 | South Saskatchewan Basin (AB, SK) | Y | Prairie Provinces Water Board (PPWB) | Prairie Provinces Master Agreement on Apportionment | Prairie Provinces Region -- includes South Saskatchewan | Alberta and Saskatchewan | 1969 | Agreement to apportion (share) water via a formula for interprovincial streams, and water quality concerns. | Focused on quantity, and also quality (added later) | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||
30 | 14 | Lower Saskatchewan - Nelson (SK, MB, ON) | Y | Prairie Provinces Water Board (PPWB) | Prairie Provinces Master Agreement on Apportionment | Prairie Provinces Region -- includes Lower Saskatchewan | Saskatchewan, Manitoba and Ontario | 1969 | Agreement to apportion (share) water via a formula for interprovincial streams, and water quality concerns. | Focused on quantity, and also quality (added later) | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||
31 | 15 | Churchill (AB, SK, MB) | Y | Prairie Provinces Water Board (PPWB) | Prairie Provinces Master Agreement on Apportionment | Prairie Provinces Region -- includes Churchill | Alberta, Saskatchewan, and Manitoba | 1969 | Agreement to apportion (share) water via a formula for interprovincial streams, and water quality concerns. | Focused on quantity, and also quality (added later) | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||
32 | 12 | Assiniboine - Red (SK, MB) | Y | Prairie Provinces Water Board (PPWB) | Prairie Provinces Master Agreement on Apportionment | Prairie Provinces Region -- includes Assiniboine | Saskatchewan and Manitoba | 1969 | Agreement to apportion (share) water via a formula for interprovincial streams, and water quality concerns. | Focused on quantity, and also quality (added later) | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||
33 | International Souris River Board (IJC) | PORTION (Souris River Basin) | Saskatchewan, Manitoba and North Dakota (U.S.) | IJC Board | Board ensures a more eco-systemic approach to transboundary water issues, compliance for the apportionment of river flows, oversight of flood operations, and assists the Commission in preventing and resolving transboundary disputes. | https://www.ijc.org/en/srb | https://www.ijc.org/en/srb | Focused on quantity | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
34 | Red River Basin Commission (RRBC) | PORTION (Red River Basin) | Manitoba, Minnesota, and North Dakota (U.S.) | Multi-stakeholder non-profit organization facilitating a cooperative approach to water management within the Red River Basin through providing a forum for identifying, developing, and implementing solutions to crossboundary issues. Mandate to initiate a grassroots effort to address land and water issues in a basin-wide context. | https://www.redriverbasincommission.org/ | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
35 | International Red River Board (IJC) | PORTION (Red River Basin) | Manitoba, Minnesota, and North Dakota (U.S.) | IJC Board | Board monitors activities affecting transboundary flows/flooding, water quality, and ecosystem health in the Red River Basin. | https://www.ijc.org/en/rrb | https://www.ijc.org/en/rrb | Focus on quantity and quality, and ecosystem health. | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
36 | 13 | Winnipeg Watershed (MB, ON) | Y | International Rainy - Lake of the Woods Watershed Board (IJC) | Lake of the Woods / Rainy River | Ontario, small portion in Manitoba, and Minnesota (U.S.) | 2013 merger of two former boards | IJC Board | Assists with binational coordination of water quality efforts for the entire Rainy Lake transboundary watershed and ensures compliance with regulation of water levels on Rainy Lake and the Namakan Reservoir. | https://ijc.org/en/rlwwb | https://ijc.org/en/rlwwb | Focus on quantity | |||||||||||||||||||||||||
37 | 16 | Keewatin - Southern Baffin (NU, NWT, MB, SK) | N | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
38 | 17 | Northern Ontario (ON, MB, QC) | N | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
39 | 18 | Northern Quebec (QC) | N | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
40 | 19 | Great Lakes Basin (ON) | Y | Great Lakes Water Quality Board | WHOLE Great Lakes Basin | Ontario and Québec along with the eight U.S. Great Lakes states | IJC Board | Under the Great Lakes Water Quality Agreement (below), the Board provides advice to the International Joint Commission. It is responsible for assessing progress made by Canada and the United States in implementing the Agreement, identifying emerging concerns, and recommending strategies for preventing and addressing Great Lakes issues, and advising on the role jurisdictions play in implementation. | https://www.ijc.org/en/wqb/who/mandate | https://www.ijc.org/en/wqb | Focus on quality, also impacts on quantity. | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||
41 | Great Lakes Water Quality Agreement | WHOLE Great Lakes Basin | Canada and the United States | 2012 | Agreement commits Canada and the United States to restore and maintain the chemical, physical, and biological integrity of the Great Lakes Basin through research, cooperative action, and reporting on progress. | https://www.canada.ca/content/dam/eccc/migration/main/grandslacs-greatlakes/a1c62826-72be-40db-a545-65ad6fceae92/1094_canada-usa-20glwqa-20_e.pdf | https://ijc.org/en/what/glwq | Focus on quality. Also quantity issues, impacts of climate change, habitat, overall ecosystem health. | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
42 | Canada-Ontario Agreement Respecting the Great Lakes Water Quality and Ecosystem Health | PORTION ONLY (Ontario portion of Great Lakes Basin) | Ontario and Canada | 2014 | Agreement between Ontario and Canada to deliver on obligations under the Canada-United States Great Lakes Water Quality Agreement that seeks to restore and protect the integrity of the Great Lakes Basin ecosystem. | https://www.ontario.ca/page/canada-ontario-agreement-coa-respecting-great-lakes-basin-ecosystem | Focus on quality issues, but relevant to water quantity | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
43 | Great Lakes–St. Lawrence River Basin Sustainable Water Resources Agreement | WHOLE Great Lakes Basin | Ontario and Québec along with the eight U.S. Great Lakes states | 2005 | Agreement signed to protect, conserve and restore waters of Great Lakes Basin, committing signatories to: ban transfers of water out of the Basin and from one Great Lake watershed to another with strict exceptions; establish water conservation programs; use common standards for water use decision making; strengthen information and science to support sound decisions; and enhance regional oversight and collaboration. | https://dr6j45jk9xcmk.cloudfront.net/documents/2700/200040.pdf | Focus on quantity issues | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
44 | Great Lakes - St. Lawrence River Basin Water Resources Council (Compact Council - U.S. Only) | PORTION of Great Lakes Basin - U.S. | U.S. Only - Eight U.S. Great Lakes states (Illinois, Indiana, Michigan, Minnesota, New York, Ohio, Pennsylvania, Wisconsin) | Note: U.S. States Only. Compact Council provides a framework for U.S. Great Lakes states to enact programs and laws protecting the Great Lakes Basin. Governors of the Compact Council coordinate with Ontario and Québec to protect and conserve the Basin through the Great Lakes–St. Lawrence River Basin Sustainable Water Resources Agreement noted above. | http://www.glslcompactcouncil.org/Agreements.aspx | Focus on quantity (water use, conservation and efficiency) | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
45 | International Lake Ontario-St. Lawrence River Board (also below under St. Lawrence) | PORTION (along Lake Ontario and St. Lawrence watersheds) | Ontario and United States | IJC Board | Board ensures the water flow out of Lake Ontario meets the requirements (see Regulation Plan 2014 noted below), monitors performance, and communicates about water levels and flow to the public. | https://www.ijc.org/en/loslrb | https://www.ijc.org/en/loslrb | Focus on quantity (water levels and flow) | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
46 | Regulation Plan 2014 for Lake Ontario and the St. Lawrence River | PORTION (Lake Ontario and St. Lawrence portion) | Ontario and United States | 2014 | New Lake Ontario – St. Lawrence River flow regulation plan (Plan 2014) includes measures to improve ecosystem health and diversity through environmental conditions and coastal protections on the lower St. Lawrence River, below the Moses-Saunders Dam. It allows for more natural variations of water levels to help restore coastal wetlands and improve habitat for fish and wildlife. | https://www.ijc.org/en/loslrb/who/about | https://www.ijc.org/en/loslrb/who/regulation | Focus on quantity (water levels and flow). Also habitat for fish and wildlife. | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
47 | International Niagara Board of Control | PORTION (Niagara River portion) | Ontario and United States (State of New York) | IJC Board | https://www.ijc.org/en/nbc | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
48 | 20 | Ottawa Watershed (ON, QC) | Y | Ottawa River Regulation Planning Board | WHOLE Ottawa River Basin | Board established to ensure integrated management of main reservoirs of Ottawa River Basin. Goal of its integrated management approach is to provide protection against flooding and maintain the interests of the various users particularly in hydro-electric energy production. | http://www.ottawariver.ca/ | http://www.ottawariver.ca/information-brochure.php | Focus on quantity (water levels and flow) | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
49 | 21 | St. Lawrence (ON, QC) | Y | Canada-Quebec Agreement on the St. Lawrence | WHOLE St. Lawrence River | Canada and Quebec | Began: 1988 Latest: 2011-2026 | Through this Agreement, the governments of Canada and Quebec renewed their commitment to partner in conserving, restoring, and protecting the St. Lawrence River (also see St. Lawrence Action Plan below). | http://planstlaurent.qc.ca/en/home/about_us/entente.html | Focus on quality, quantity, biodiversity, fisheries | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||
50 | St. Lawrence Action Plan (Plan D'Action Saint-Laurent) | WHOLE St. Lawrence River | Canada and Quebec | Began: 1988 Latest: 2011-2026 | The plan commits Canada and Quebec to work together and harmonize efforts to improve water quality, conserve biodiversity, and ensure water is used sustainably along the St. Lawrence River. Various initiatives have been developed to implement the plan including monitoring, modelling, and community participation programs. Integrated water management is one of the key overall goals. The Plan is also known as the Canada–Quebec Agreement on the St. Lawrence (see above). | http://planstlaurent.qc.ca/en/background/plusde25ansdecollaboration.html | Focus on quality, quantity, biodiversity, fisheries | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
51 | Great Lakes–St. Lawrence River Basin Sustainable Water Resources Agreement | WHOLE Great Lakes St. Lawrence River Basin | Ontario and Québec along with the eight U.S. Great Lakes states | 2005 | Agreement signed to protect, conserve and restore waters of Great Lakes Basin, committing signatories to: ban transfers of water out of the Basin and from one Great Lake watershed to another with strict exceptions; establish water conservation programs; use common standards for water use decision making; strengthen information and science to support sound decisions; and enhance regional oversight and collaboration. | https://dr6j45jk9xcmk.cloudfront.net/documents/2700/200040.pdf | Focus on quantity issues | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
52 | International Lake Ontario-St. Lawrence River Board (also above under Great Lakes) | WHOLE St. Lawrence River | Ontario, Quebec, and the United States | IJC Board | Board ensures the water flow out of Lake Ontario meets the requirements (see Regulation Plan 2014 noted below), monitors performance, and communicates about water levels and flow to the public. | https://www.ijc.org/en/loslrb | https://www.ijc.org/en/loslrb | Focus on quantity (water levels and flow) | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
53 | Regulation Plan 2014 for Lake Ontario and the St. Lawrence River | WHOLE St. Lawrence River | Ontario and United States | 2016 | New Lake Ontario – St. Lawrence River flow regulation plan (Plan 2014) includes measures to improve ecosystem health and diversity through environmental conditions and coastal protections on the lower St. Lawrence River, below the Moses-Saunders Dam. It allows for more natural variations of water levels to help restore coastal wetlands and improve habitat for fish and wildlife. | https://www.ijc.org/en/loslrb/who/about | https://www.ijc.org/en/loslrb/who/regulation | Focus on quantity (water levels and flow). Also habitat for fish and wildlife. | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
54 | 22 | North Shore - Gaspé (QC, NFLD) | N | Quebec and Newfoundland | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
55 | 23 | Saint John - St. Croix (NB) | Portion only | Portion only | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
56 | International St. Croix River Watershed Board | PORTION (St. Croix River watershed along border) | New Brunswick and Maine, U.S. | 2007 | IJC Board | Board helps to prevent and resolve disputes along the transboundary waters of the St. Croix River that serves as a border between New Brunswick and the State of Maine. It is responsible for monitoring ecological health and ensuring that four dams comply with the Commission’s Orders of Approval. | https://www.ijc.org/en/scrwb | https://www.ijc.org/en/scrwb | Focus on quantity | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
57 | St. Croix International Waterway Commission | PORTION (St. Croix River watershed along border) | New Brunswick and Maine, U.S. | Commission is an international partnership that strives to protect and enhance the health and heritage of the shared St. Croix waterway. | http://www.stcroix.org/ | Focus on human, natural, and recreational heritage resources, international waterway management. | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
58 | St. Croix International Waterway Management Plan | PORTION (St. Croix River watershed along border) | New Brunswick and Maine, U.S. | 1993 | Plan to jointly manage shared human, natural and recreational heritage along the St. Croix River (border between New Brunswick and Maine). Also sets management goals for environment and economic development, and management of transboundary waterway. | http://www.stcroix.org/what-we-do/management-plan | Focus on human, natural, and recreational heritage resources, international waterway management. | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
59 | 24 | Maritime Coastal (NB, NS, PEI) | N | Maritime Provinces: New Brunswick, Nova Scotia, Prince Edward Island | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
60 | 25 | Newfoundland and Labrador Watershed (NFLD, QC) | N | Newfoundland and Labrador | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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63 | Yes- the whole watershed or a large portion is covered | Y | 13 | 52% | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
64 | Partial watershed is covered | Portion only | 1 | 4% | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
65 | No- a small portion or none of the watershed is covered | N | 9 | 36% | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
66 | Unknown (data deficient) | unknown | 2 | 8% | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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