SHARED WATER RESOURCES DIPLOMA

RESEARCH ON “Columbia River Basin”

Prepared By: Eng / Mohamed Gaber Mohamed

Presented to: Dr / Ahmed Bahaa

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Summary
We discussed above a detailed analysis of the Columbia River basin, covering a
range of topics including geographical features, hydroelectric potential,
political issues such as the Columbia River Treaty (C.R.T.), and the impact on
tribal relations and environmental concerns. Geographically, the basin spans
two nations, Canada and the United States, with the latter having the majority
of the area and runoff. The significant hydroelectric potential in the basin, with
the presence of numerous dams and substantial power generation capacity,
especially in the US. The political aspect is primarily focused on the Columbia
River Treaty, signed between the US and Canada in 1961, addressing flood
control and power generation. The expiration of the treaty in 2024 and its
potential renegotiation are highlighted, along with the need to balance energy
and environmental concerns. Additionally, Tribal relations, historical treaties,
and the depletion of salmon population due to dam construction, raising
concerns about Native American water issues in the basin.
The specific concerns of tribal nations, including the need for their rights to be
acknowledged and reflected in cleanup legislation. the potential impact of
increased nitrogen levels on endangered species and the campaign by tribes
for their needs to be considered in environmental management. Furthermore,
it’s discussed the potential effects of the expiration of the Columbia River
Treaty in 2024 and the considerations for environmental issues in the revised
treaty.

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