Projects such as the Bonneville Dam, located on a section of the Columbia River as it passes through Oregon, created many benefits in the United States, but some farmers in Canada say it gave U.S. farmers a competitive edge.  |  Ann Larie Valentine/Flickr.com photo

Columbia River Treaty must consider ag

The Columbia River houses the largest hydropower project in North America. The Columbia River Treaty was ratified in 1964 between the United States and Canada. It does not have an official end date, but either country can choose to change or terminate the treaty with 10 years notice. The treaty has been heavily criticized for […] Read more