Podcasts about international joint commission

Longstanding co-operation between the U.S. and Canada in keeping the Great Lakes safe, clean and healthy is at risk as a result of budget and staffing cuts to federal agencies south of the border. A look at the future of lake research and stewardship between the nations, and the threats that have arisen to them as U.S. support dwindles.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Policy in Washington is in flux—and our clients had questions. Lots of them. Following Bluefield's recent client webcast, Uncertain Times: The State of Water Policy in Washington, podcast host Reese Tisdale and Senior Research Director Greg Goodwin reconvene to answer the questions they didn't have time to address live. In this episode, they unpack critical developments shaping the water sector—from funding volatility and regulatory shifts to cross-border tensions and infrastructure outlooks. Topics covered, questions answered: Is Bluefield's market sizing number across main verticals total or annualized? If the San Francisco vs. EPA court decision will lead to more niche requirements, will permitting get more complicated? Are Chicago's US$15B consent decree costs included in the municipal total? Underestimated? What does a second Trump administration mean for the digital water market? Will agencies like USGS be affected too? Can you break down the US$13B in impounded funding? Which programs were impacted? Project 2025 and Mandy Gunasekara's take on increased SRF funding—realistic or contradictory? With Russian gas returning, how does U.S. Liquefied Natural Gas (LNG) outlook impact water markets? Is the Boundary Waters Treaty or International Joint Commission under threat? Are manufacturers reshoring due to political pressure? Has the federal share of water infrastructure funding declined—and where is it heading? If you enjoy listening to The Future of Water Podcast, please tell a friend or colleague, and if you haven't already, please click to follow this podcast wherever you listen. If you'd like to be informed of water market news, trends, perspectives and analysis from Bluefield Research, subscribe to Waterline, our weekly newsletter published each Wednesday. Related Research & Analysis: Uncertain Times: The State of Water Policy in Washington U.S. & Canada Water Policy Review: Key Developments and Market Outlook, H1 2025

Happy New Year! Steph is on the mic!  We both went to Quebec over the break, but to different places. I reminisce about a 2022 trip down the Richeleau River that drains Lake Champlain... to the NORTH. Steph briefs us on the Boundary Waters Treaty and the International Joint Commission.  Steph reviews Yacht Rock: a Dockumentary and I blow her mind with the Williams 28 Bass Boat for Boat Of The Week! Send your Boat Of The Week nominations to theboatyshow@gmail.com, subscribe to the podcast, check us out on all social media @theboatyshow and thanks for listening!

Stuart and Megan talk with Heather Stirratt, Director of the International Joint Commission's Great Lakes Regional Office, about their recent Triennial Assessment of Progress Report on Great Lakes Water Quality, the importance of these sorts of broad, international efforts, and the existence of Windsor-style pizza.Show links: Triennial Assessment of Progress IJC Binational.net Northern Waters Smokehaus Show credits:Host & Executive Producer: Stuart CarltonCo-Host and Producer: Megan GunnSenior Producer: Carolyn FoleyProducers: Hope Charters, & Irene MilesAssociate Producer: Ethan ChittyEdited by: Stuart Carlton. Sigh.Podcast art by: Joel DavenportMusic by: Stuart Carlton and Carolyn Foley

Sometimes, oral history makes up for a shortfall in the archival record, or adds depth and greater context to existing archival records. RCA had many short-lived projects in the 1960s and 1970s which aren't as well documented as some of their other developments. Kevin Bunch is a writer and communications specialist for the International Joint Commission and an independent researcher of video game history, centered his research at Hagley on RCA in the 1970s. In 1977 RCA released their own home video game console, the RCA Studio II. The device, which played games in black and white, had five built-in games and 11 cartridges released over the course of its short life- it was discontinued in 1978. Bunch interviewed several members of the Studio II development team, as well as developers who worked on RCAs other endeavors including some 1960s arcade machines, and a short-lived virtual reality project in the 1990s. Bunch's interviews included one with Joyce Weisbecker, an independent game developer and the daughter of Joseph Weisbecker who developed the 1802 chip which powered the Studio II console. Bunch is currently working on a book about the history of RCA and videogames and the interviews he conducted for this project will become a part of Hagley's digital archives on publication. In support of his research Bunch received funding from the Center for the History of Business, Technology, & Society at the Hagley Museum & Library.

It cannot be overstated that the Great Lakes are a key asset for Canada. Yet is enough being done federally, provincially, and locally to protect them? On the eve of the Great Lakes Public Forum in Niagara, we ask Cameron Davis, vice president, GEI Consultants, Great Lakes ,czar, during the Obama administration; Kelsey Leonard, Canada Research Chair and assistant professor, Faculty of Environment, University of Waterloo and member of the International Joint Commission's Great Lakes Water Quality Board; Mark Fisher, president and CEO, Council of the Great Lakes Region and member of the International Joint Commission's Great Lakes Water Quality Board; and environmental lawyer Mark Mattson, founder and president of Swim Drink Fish.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

On this week's show, one of the original members and pioneers of the EcoRight is former ConservAmerica leader Rob Sisson. Rob has worked on climate and conservation issues for years and is a close friend of our team. A few years ago, he was confirmed by the U.S. Senate to the position of Commissioner on the International Joint Commission (IJC), which oversees the boundary waters shared by the U.S. and Canada. We are excited for him to join host Chelsea Henderson this week!Hear the full conversation on "EcoRight Speaks!" and make sure to follow/subscribe on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Google, etc.!!

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In this episode, Derik Hyatt chats with Mark Mattson, one of Canada's most seasoned environmental lawyers and the founder of several water charities, including Swim Drink Fish.  In addition to being Swim Drink Fish's President, he is the Waterkeeper for Lake Ontario, a water quality advisor to the International Joint Commission, a board member for the US-based Waterkeeper Alliance, and a member of Ontario's Great Lakes Guardians Council.  One specific goal shapes Mark Mattson's life and work: swimmable, drinkable, fishable waters for everyone. Swim Drink Fish is a nonprofit organization working to connect people with water since 2001.  They use citizen science and communications technology to inspire people just like you to know and safeguard your local waters.  Their apps and programs can help you get to the water's edge. They'll connect you with the water and with other people. They can teach you to monitor the health of your water. Together, you'll advocate for the protection and restoration of the places we all love.  Because everyone has a right to swimmable, drinkable, fishable water. For more information on Swim Drink Fish and to learn how you can help, be sure to visit  www.swimdrinkfish.ca and check them out on Instagram and Facebook at @swimdrinkfish. This episode was recorded on March 11, 2021 and may contain coarse language that could be deemed offensive.  Listener discretion is advised. To reach Derik Hyatt for comments, questions, collaboration, sponsorship, business enquiries or bookings, including Surf, SUP and Yoga, please email info@freshwatersurfgoods.com. 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Gregory Hargreaves interviews Kevin Bunch about his research into the early history of video games, and his innovative use of Hagley materials to recreate forgotten games. In support of his project, Bunch, a writer & communications specialist at the International Joint Commission, received support from the Center for the History of Business, Technology, & Society. What makes a video game system commercially successful, and is it possible to resurrect failed and forgotten video games? The RCA collections at the Hagley Library hold the answer to these questions and many more, and the work of Kevin Bunch bring them to light. Combining archival research, oral history, data retrieval, and game emulation, Bunch brings forgotten aspects of twentieth-century computer and video game history to life for a new generation. For more Hagley History Hangouts, and to learn more about the Center for the History of Business, Technology, & Society, visit us online at hagley.org.

Those responsible for monitoring and managing water flow in the Great Lakes have deviated from their usual flow controls to address lower-than-average rainfall totals they say raise concerns for levels in Lake Ontario and the St. Lawrence River. This week, the body that watches those two waterways under the guidance of the International Joint Commission is hosting online meetings to explain current conditions and their decisions in response to them.

Guests: James Baxter, Aquatics Biologist and Blair Weston, Community & Indigenous Relations Manager with Fortis BC Hosts: Kayla Tillapaugh and Camille LeBlanc Keywords: Dams, Hydroelectric, FortisBC, Due Diligence, Fish, Salmon, Flooding, Lake, Reservoir, IJC Curve,  Water Levels, Columbia River Treaty, COFAC, Kokanee, Shore-spawning Kokanee, Fish Passage, Fish Migration, Indigenous Relations, Culture, Reconciliation, Funding, Safety  Topics: Which dams Fortis manages in the region; How Kootenay Lake water levels are connected to the dams; Flood mitigation on Kootenay Lake; What the International Joint Commission is; Fortis' link to the Columbia River Treaty; What the  Columbia Rivers Operations Fisheries Advisory Committee is and what they do in the region; Work being done to manage for shore-spawning kokanee; Local discussions about fish passage and how Fortis fits into the discussion; How Fortis manages Indigenous relations while operating in culturally significant spaces; Fortis' Community Initiatives Funding Program; Safety around dams. Music: "Clean Water and a Bag of Rice" by Jay Danley https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCwldROMU6k8_yRScAD5uRtg/featured Additional Resources: Grohman Narrows Channel Improvement Project https://ijc.org/sites/default/files/IKLBC%202013%20Grohman%20Narrows%20Presentation_BCHydro_20130912_1.pdf  file:///C:/Users/kayla/FOKLSS%20Dropbox/FOKLSS%20Team%20Folder/FOKLSS%20Program%20Manager/Resources_Research/Lakeshore%20research/Grohman_Narrows_Expansion/Grohman%20Narrows%20Update%2016122015.pdf   

The St. Mary and Milk Rivers cross the U.S. and Canadian border and supply water to both countries. Managing that resource in the interest of both nations is a matter of international collaboration and cooperation, and Landsat data is helping offer objective information on water use. On today's episode of Eyes on Earth, we hear from Roy Sando of the USGS, who's working with EROS experts and the International Joint Commission to turn Landsat-based evapotranspiration (ET) estimates into a tool for farmers and land managers on both sides of the border.  

The St. Mary and Milk Rivers cross the U.S. and Canadian border and supply water to both countries. Managing that resource in the interest of both nations is a matter of international collaboration and cooperation, and Landsat data is helping offer objective information on water use. On today's episode of Eyes on Earth, we hear from Roy Sando of the USGS, who's working with EROS experts and the International Joint Commission to turn Landsat-based evapotranspiration (ET) estimates into a tool for farmers and land managers on both sides of the border.  

Is there a switch somewhere that can turn the water off at Niagara Falls? The answer to this question is an interesting interweaving of the natural and built environments, International politics, and managing all the different interests (industrial, commercial, and recreational) surrounding Niagara Falls. For full show notes, see www.buildbigideas.com/post/can-you-turn-off-niagara-falls-ep-009 Outline of the conversation First, all 5 great lakes are naturally hydrologically connected…in theory a drop of water in far western Lake superior could find it's way to the Atlantic ocean flowing across superior through the straits of Mackinac…depending on currents circulating in Lake Michigan then running the long dimension of lakes Huron, Lake Erie, Lake Ontario…then out the St. Lawrence River completing a journey of over 2000 miles. This connection is important not only from hydrologic cycle but also modern day for navigation of vessels recreation and commercial industries. For water to flow by gravity there has to be a gradient…View the profile of the Great Lakes clearly see gravity moves water. Previously there were rapids on the St. Mary's river, now the location of the Soo lock and dam managing a 23.5ft drop. The only other major gradient is Niagara falls a 326ft drop overall. This massive gradient is thanks to the impacts of water erosion on varying geology inherent in the Niagara Escarpment. Very early on settlers in the area realized the potential energy of that change in elevation. Late 1750s Daniel Joncaire built a small canal and diversion a water wheel inserted in Niagara river to power a saw mill. The first hydro electric power plant was built in 1853. The construction of hydraulic tunnels and canals, two power stations in Niagara Falls; combined with innovations in electricity (alternating current) and transmission (power lines and transformers) allowed this to come together for large scale use. Proximity to the falls created a lot of ancillary benefits to Buffalo with advancements in longer range electrical power transmission and alternating current. Buffalo benefited due to its proximity becoming the first major city in the US with larger scale street lighting. In 1961, when the Niagara Falls hydroelectric project went online, it was the largest hydropower facility in the Western world. The challenge then be came balancing the commercial/industrial interests with natural beauty of the site. Of note Niagara Falls actually consists of three separate falls, Horse Shoe, Bridal Vail, and American Falls. Lots of water that crosses the international boundary between Canada and the US. In 1909 the US and Canada established the Boundary Waters Treaty. It governs all boundary waters activities. The International Joint Commission was formed with members from the US and Canada to manage the treaty. In 1950 the international treaty between the US and Canada was revised seeking to strike a better balance between the built and natural aspects of the falls. An additional governing body, International Niagara Committee, was formed to manage the unique nature of the Falls as a boundary water. Threads to pull on future episodes How do vessels navigate the Great Lakes and what role does this navigation infrastructure plan in the US and Canadian economies?

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Prairie Rivers Network sits down to talk with Dr. Rachel Havrelock, founder of the Freshwater Lab at the University of Illinois at Chicago. We discuss why the US EPA is failing in its duty to enforce environmental protections and how new, watershed-based political institutions could fill the vacuum. We also touch upon how the COVID-19 crisis echoes and amplifies the legacy of industrial pollution in America. Links: Prairie Rivers Network (www.prairierivers.org) Freshwater Stories (www.freshwaterstories.com) Freshwater Lab (www.freshwaterlab.org) International Joint Commission (https://ijc.org/en) Blacks in Green (www.blacksingreen.org/) Little Village Environmental Justice Organization (www.lvejo.org) Healing Our Waters (https://healthylakes.org/) Freshwater Future (https://freshwaterfuture.org/) Take Action: Become a member of Prairie Rivers Network and connect with a community dedicated to protecting water. And sign up for our emails so you don’t miss new podcasts. As Dr. Havrelock said, the closest thing we have to a vaccine right now is washing. No one should have their water shutoff. Urge your governor to enact a moratorium on water shutoffs during the pandemic by going here. Music: https://www.purple-planet.com

n 2017 Blue Fish Canada organized a half-day focus on fish health and fish consumption as part of the St. Lawrence River Institute for Environmental Studies Annual research and policy symposium. In attendance was Dr. Laurie Chan, Canadian co-chair of the IJC Health Professionals Advisory Board, and a University of Ottawa Professor and Canada Research Chair in Toxicology and Environmental Health. Good news, the International Joint Commission just announced the formation of a Fish Consumption Advisory Project with the Mohawk Council of Akwesasne, and Dr. Chan is Co-Chairing the initiative! The initiative represents a first step to better understand the role of fish consumption advisories and what catching and consuming fish in the Great Lakes Basin and St. Lawrence River means to the socio-economic sustainability of shoreline communities. Link below to hear Dr. Chan discuss the new IJC initiative with Lawrence Gunther on this episode of Blue fish Radio.

Henry Lickers is the first indigenous person to be named a Commissioner to the International Joint Commission. The IJC is responsible for the transboundary waters between Canada and the United States and has been successfully resolving water issues for over 100 years. Commissioner Lickers believes the IJC is committed to include the traditional knowledge of both indigenous nations and shoreline communities, and to apply science to inform precautionary measures, as the IJC fulfils their mission of informing Canada and the U.S. on issues such as resilience in the face of climate change. Link below to hear IJC Commissioner Henry Lickers share his perspectives on the precautionary approach and traditional knowledge with LawrenceGunther on this episode of Blue Fish Radio

The International Joint Commission's Plan 2014 is meant to un-do a half century of economically focussed Great Lakes water level management. The health of one of the world's largest freshwater ecosystems depends on the Plan's implementation.Link below to hear Save the River's CEO John Peach and the NGO's Chair and our Captain Jeff Garnsey, speak with Lawrence Gunther live aboard Jeff's 29-foot 1953 ChrisCraft fishing boat about the importance of Plan 2014 as they catch-and-release a 44-inch spotted Muskie.

If you thought planning government and economics was impossible, try planning nature... We all know nature can be a chaotic beast paying no heed to the whims of humans, but what happens when humans try to lay out a plan for mother nature? What happens when those plans are made by governments? What happens to the recourse of individuals who own private property that fall within the boundaries of these government made nature-plans? Check out episode 14 when the Liberty Hippies talk about the International Joint Commission, and their plan for the St. Lawrence Seaway. Links Lake Ontario-St Lawrence River Plan 2014 It's happened before: The long history of flooding on Lake Ontario Record water levels threaten $50M-per-day St. Lawrence Seaway shipping biz New Report Confirms 2017 Floods on Lake Ontario-St. Lawrence River Caused by Extreme Weather Is Plan 2014 really the culprit behind Lake Ontario's high water levels? Canadian IJC head defends agency amid flooding – and criticism If you enjoyed the show, you can find it on Facebook, give it a like and a share, or even a review on iTunes. And if you're so inclined, you can always use the gmail to make your feelings heard: FreeMarketsGreenEarth@gmail.com. You can also support out Ben and Nicky through their own shows, Homesteads and Homeschools and Sounds Like Liberty, respectively. --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/freemarketsgreenearth/message

Episode 24 finds the Liberty Hippie taking to the president of the Libertas Institution, and author of "Lessons from a Lemonade Stand," "Passion-Driven Education," and, of course, The Tuttle Twins series. We talked about how he ended up deciding that homeschooling was the correct decision for his children, and how he came to write the Tuttle Twins, and the importance of teaching children about liberty and sound economics. Pay attention for a future announcement when Connor's new game to supplement the Tuttle Twin's series comes out. The Links Connor's Personal Website Connor on Amazon The Libertas Institute As this was a shorter episode, the Liberty Hippie would be remiss to not talk about some environmental issues, and he does so examining the International Joint Commission's handling of flooding along the St. Lawrence river and Great Lakes area. More Links! Schumer Targets IJC Over Lake Ontario Flooding Is Plan 2014 Really the Culprit Behind Lake Ontario High Water Levels New Report Confirms 2017 Floods Caused by Extreme Weather Plan 2014 If you're enjoying the show, please support it by becoming a patron on Patreon and get access to bonus shows, seeds, and merchandise (and if you don't like Patreon, you can sign up to support the show on BitBacker!) You can also do your Amazon shopping through our Amazon link. Please subscribe and leave a review on the Apple iTunes Store (or on any podcatcher, though iTunes is the most important). You can also like us on facebook and share the show from there. We are on Twitter as @HSandHSpod, and sometimes even on Instagram, too. And don't forget to join the The Homesteaded Homeschool Forum to be a part of the conversation.And don't forget to pay Nicky P. a visit either at Sounds Like Liberty, or on bandcamp, and pick up a subscription to the Freedom Song 365 project.

Today on the Eye on NY podcast:  Breaking down the new Spectrum News/Siena College Research Institute poll of 24th Congressional District voters. The poll found U.S. Rep. John Katko, a Republican, leading Democratic challenger Dana Balter by 15 points. I've got the crosstabs and we'll analyze the results.  I'll also (briefly) address the news that President Donald Trump intends to nominate former state Assemblywoman Jane Corwin to serve on the International Joint Commission, a six-member panel responsible for overseeing shared waterways with Canada. If confirmed, Corwin will be designated U.S. section chair, according to the White House. 

Commissioner Gordon Walker is one of three Canadian Commissioners who have pledged to uphold the terms of a 1909 water boundary treaty between Canada and the U.S. Governments have referred over 140 disputes to the International Joint Commission to resolve, and all but two have been settled by the six-person Commission. Holding the Canadian and U.S. governments to account on issues concerning water diversion and quality, fish health, and wetland conservation, restoration and protection, also factor into much of the IJC's work.Listen to Commissioner Gordon Walker as he speaks with Lawrence Gunther about the history, successes and future challenges facing the International Joint commission.Link here for more about the IJC:www.ijc.org

Focuses on cleaning up the streams in local areas all throughout the year, places special receptacles for fisherman's lines, education in schools, and much more. The International Joint Commission's local public meeting on the Great Lakes at Lake Erie Oregon Center from 6-9pMore information at Partnersforcleanstreams.org

The other great lake, Lake of the Woods, is experiencing a number of water quality and fish health challenges, and the International Joint Commission is one of several U.S. and Canadian organizations seeking support to do something. Dr. Glen Benoy from the IJC speaks to Lawrence about their ambitious 5-year $8.4 million strategy.

Ben Schaub, project coordinator for Esri, explains how the International Joint Commission uses GIS to improve information sharing between the US and Canada.