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The Intrinsic Value of the Columbia River Basin
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An economic valuation of the Columbia River Basin will provide critical information that can inform negotiations for a 2024 Treaty update with local Native American tribes. A more expansive view of the Columbia River will allow for ecosystem-based functions to be included in a modernized Treaty.

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The Intrinsic Value of the Columbia River Basin
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Canada
ecosystems
fisheries
marine/coastal
North America
recreational services
United States
water

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WAVES is now part of the broader World Bank umbrella initiative, the Global Program for Sustainability (GPS).

Resources

Comprehensive Wealth in Canada 2018 – Measuring What Matters in the Long Term

Publication , February 2018

Human Activity and the Environment 2016 Freshwater in Canada

Publication , April 2017

Natural Capital: The Economic Value of the National Capital Commission's Green Network

Publication , December 2016

Comprehensive Wealth in Canada: Measuring What Matters in the Long Run

Publication , December 2016

Ecosystem accounting: Thematic accounts, 1971 to 2011

Technical Report , March 2016
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More United States Workshops and Consultations from our Knowledge Center

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Wealth Accounting and the Valuation of Ecosystem Services (WAVES) is a World Bank-led global partnership that aims to promote sustainable development by ensuring that natural resources are mainstreamed in development planning and national economic accounts.

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