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International Boundary and Waters Commission:

International Boundary and Waters Commission:. Successes, Failures and a Strategic Vision for the Future. Presented by Sam Webb International Water Law Seminar, Spring 2009. The History of an International Body. Convention of 1889 International Boundary Commission

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International Boundary and Waters Commission:

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  1. International Boundary and Waters Commission: Successes, Failures and a Strategic Vision for the Future Presented by Sam Webb International Water Law Seminar, Spring 2009

  2. The History of an International Body • Convention of 1889 • International Boundary Commission • Enforcement of boundary treaty • 1944 Water Treaty • Change of Name • International Boundary and Waters Commission • Change of Responsibility • Water Allocation and Water Delivery • The Minute Process

  3. IBWC: History of Success & Failure • The Colorado Salinity Crisis • The Mexican Water Debt Crisis

  4. The Colorado River Salinity Crisis • A struggle for compliance and equity in water quality • First Try: Minute 218 • Final Outcome: Minute 241

  5. The Mexican Water Debt Crisis • Demonstration of adaptability • Long-term compliance – short-term flexibility • 1992 – 1997 Water Cycle • Minute 293 • 1997 – 2002 Water Cycle • Minute 308 • An extended period of Mexican non-compliance

  6. IBWC: Criticism & Praise • Criticism • Low Ecological Priority • Slowness of Treaty • Praise • Ability to Achieve Equity • The Treaty as Flexible and Expandable • Broad Vision

  7. Strategic Vision for the Future • Strategic Goal 2 – Water Conveyance • Flood Control • Operation of Dams • Hydroelectric Power Generation • Drainage and Irrigation Structures

  8. Strategic Vision for the Future • Strategic Goal 3 – Water Quality • Boundary and Transboundary Rivers • Wastewater Treatment • Water Quality Support and Facilities

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