The National Post
The Columbia River was once wild, its path determined by nature, its abundance relied upon by Indigenous communities. Now, it’s heavily developed, both on the main stream and the many tributaries it feeds across multiple U.S. states. Since the 1960s, the Columbia’s water flow and the use of that water has been governed by the Columbia River Treaty. Parts of that treaty have been under negotiation since 2024. Click here to read the story. Click the following link for more information on Governance.