Dear Editor:
My message is clear and short: water, in every sense of the word.
The Columbia River Treaty (Canada/U.S.) is soon to be re-negotiated. Do we have all of our marbles lined up?
The economic future of the Columbia-Kootenay valleys depends on its outcome.
Best wishes to Columbia Basin Trust negotiators.
Jim Ashworth
Invermere
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Mr. Ashworth is correct. Residents in the Columbia Basin, on both sides of the border, will be directly affected by any decision related to the future of the CRT. It is important that residents be involved in the process and prepare to engage in positive and productive dialogue on the future of the CRT.
However, CBT’s primary role in regard to the CRT, is to act as an information resource for Basin residents and local governments. That’s why we’ve been working with the Columbia River Treaty Local Governments’ Committee and the Province to ensure this region and its residents are informed and actively engaged in Treaty-related issues.
Learn more about the CRT at http://www.cbt.org/crt.
Learn more about the provincial consultation at http://www.gov.bc.ca/columbiarivertreaty.