Effects on Lake Roosevelt Reviewed With much fanfare, the United States (U.S.) and Canada reached a non-binding Agreement in Principle (AIP) to modernize the Columbia River Treaty in July 2024. Provisions for a modernized treaty…
On December 4 and 6, the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers and Bureau of Reclamation hosted virtual meetings to review “interim measures” being put into effect while the United States and Canada seek to finalize…
In July 2024, a non-binding Agreement in Principle was reached to modernize the Columbia River Treaty. Click here for U.S. State Department summary. The U.S. Army Corps and Bureau of Reclamation will host virtual meetings in December…
This September Columbia River Treaty (CRT) flood risk management provisions change to “called upon,” also called “real time operations” or “real time flood risk management.” The United States and Canada have been in negotiations since…
For 60 years, the Columbia River Treaty has enabled the United States and Canada to cooperatively adjust reservoir space in both countries to control river flows, providing flood control, hydropower, and other downstream benefits. Unless…
National Park Service Fish cleaning stations will remain closed until further notice due to accumulated oil from fish clogging septic systems. A self-certification form is required to protect against quagga/zebra mussels. Visit bit.ly/3Ruc63j to download the form,…
On April 19th, the U.S. State Department hosted a Columbia River Treaty Listening Session. Click here for prepared remarks by U.S. State Department chief negotiator Jill Smail. Both the U.S. and Canada remain committed to the goal…
Date: April 19th Time: 5:00 p.m. Location: On-line Webinar Virtual Registration: Click here The Department of State, joined by the Bonneville Power Administration, the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Northwestern Division, the U.S. Department of the…
National Park Service WINTER SERVICES During the winter season, camping is only available in the Kettle Falls, Fort Spokane and Spring Canyon campgrounds. Reservations are required. Throughout the recreation area, no water service is available,…
U.S. Columbia River Treaty Negotiator Jill Smail will lead a Town Hall on April 25, 2018, as the United States prepares to begin negotiations with Canada to modernize the Columbia River Treaty regime. The Town Hall,…
The backdrop for Forum activities is the unique and distinct needs of Lake Roosevelt, which resulted from creating a reservoir to support operational capacity at Grand Coulee Dam. Two Indian tribes, federal agencies, state agencies and four counties have specific interests in the management of the lake. Individually and collectively, they seek to meet a diverse set of environmental, economic and cultural needs.
Lake Roosevelt Forum continues to successfully engage in a set of public outreach activities intended to further strengthen collaboration and cooperation among the many stakeholders with interests in and around Lake Roosevelt.
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