Abstract

Harmonizing Binational Watersheds and Hydrography: Status & Update
Track: Water Resources
Authors: Peter Steeves, Tommy Diep, Judy Kwan, Kimberly Jones

The International Joint Commission, through it’s Task Force has implemented a new paradigm for transboundary basins by establishing both “harmonization” data and processes in all shared Canada-U.S. basins. A review of the binational hydro data harmonization efforts will be presented, with special highlights on 1) core data products, 2) advanced-analysis products built on these core products and 3) plans for a common continental data model moving forward.