Emerging boundary environmental challenges and institutional issues: Mexico and the United States
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There are many political and ecological problems of natural resources management on international boundaries in North America such as between the US and Mexico. Issues include water supply, water quality, groundwater supply and conservation, air pollution, wildlife conservation and plant conservation. Political responses to these environmental issues may require a new supranational agency or improvements in the International Joint Commission or International Boundary and Water Commission.
Publication Name: Natural Resources Journal
Subject: Law
ISSN: 0028-0739
Year: 1993
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The International Joint Commission and changing Canada-United States boundary relations
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The International Joint Commission can be reformed to meet current water management needs along the US-Canada border. The Commission arose with the 1909 Boundary Waters Treaty and it acquired investigative, arbitrative and quasi-judicial powers. Environmental concerns, except for pollution, were not part of the 1909 agenda for the Treaty or the Commission. The Commission's skills at bilateral relations could be applied to ecological concerns and projects.
Publication Name: Natural Resources Journal
Subject: Law
ISSN: 0028-0739
Year: 1993
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Emerging boundary environmental challenges and institutional issues: Canada and the United States
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The political and ecological problems of water quality management on international boundaries in North America are exemplified by the Great Lakes area of the US and Canada. The area can be considered a bioregion with ecological consequences for both nations. Possible political improvements include a national coordinative authority, expanded powers for the Great Lakes Regional Office and executive powers for the International Joint Commission.
Publication Name: Natural Resources Journal
Subject: Law
ISSN: 0028-0739
Year: 1993
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