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International Joint Commission
International Joint Commission, Canada and United States
International Joint Commission on the Pollution of Boundary Waters
International Joint Commission on United States-Canadian Boundary Waters
Canada. International Joint Commission
United States. International Joint Commission
IJC
I.J.C.
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Hearings of the International Joint Commission in re remedies for the pollution of boundary waters between the United States and Canada : $b Being public hearings held at Buffalo, N.Y., and Detroit, Mich., June 21-27, 1916, and Ogdensburg, N.Y., August 25, 1916
$aUnited States :$bGovernment Printing Office, $c1916, reprint 1917.
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"Hearings of the International Joint Commission in re remedies for the pollution of boundary waters" is a scientific publication written in the early 20th century. This document details public hearings conducted by the International Joint Commission in 1916, focused on the pollution of waters shared by the United States and Canada, particularly around the Niagara River region. The primary purpose of the hearings is to investigate the pollution levels in these boundary waters and to explore potential remediation measures in compliance with a treaty established between the two nations. The opening of the hearings lays the groundwork for discussions among various stakeholders, including city officials, health representatives, and engineering experts. It outlines the commission's responsibility to assess the pollution issue and report on effective remedies to eliminate health hazards posed by contaminated water. Key figures in the meeting, such as Prof. Earle B. Phelps, present findings from investigations and proposals for solutions, while participants convey their communities' concerns regarding the feasibility and financial implications of implementing necessary changes. The discussions highlight the complexity of environmental governance across national boundaries, emphasizing the need for collaboration to ensure public health and environmental integrity. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
https://archive.org/details/hearingsinrerem00inte/page/58/mode/2up
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