Home Columbia River Treaty Permanent Engineering Board Treaty Projects Key Provisions Benefits Flood control Hydropower Documents Contact Us Site Map   KEY PROVISIONS & BENEFITS Hydropower Treaty provisions for hydropower include 15.5 million acre-feet of Canadian storage operated for optimum power generation downstream in both Canada and the U.S. Canada receives 1/2 of the expected increase in downstream power generation in the U.S. Actual operation does not affect power benefits Downstream benefits from Libby remain in the country where they are generated The hydroelectric operating plans provide flexibility for optimum power generation in both countries.

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