Niagara Falls in Niagara County, New York — The American Northeast (Mid-Atlantic)
The Boundary Waters Treaty
1909 - 2009
Photographed By Bill Coughlin, September 19, 2019
1. The Boundary Waters Treaty Marker
Widely regarded as the first environmental agreement, the 1909 Boundary Waters Treaty was the first international treaty to articulate principles of boundary water resource development, to address cross-boundary pollution and to prohibit the diversion of boundary waters. Further, in establishing the International Joint Commission to prevent and resolve disputes between Canada and the United States, the Boundary Waters Treaty stands apart for its uncommonly good approach to natural resource governance and stewardship.
On June 13, 2009, the Governments of Canada and the United States commemorated the 100th Anniversary of the Boundary Waters Treaty with a ceremony on the Rainbow Bridge overlooking Niagara Falls – its natural beauty protected under Article V. At that occasion, the Governments announced the opening of negotiations to update the Great Lakes Water Quality Agreement to address modern environmental issues affecting the Great Lakes Basin Ecosystem. The cross-border Niagara region celebrated this historic event by organizing Boundary Waters Week, June 5 – 14, 2009.
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Hillary Rodham Clinton,
Secretary of State, United States of America
“In its centenary year, the International Joint Commission remains a testament to the good will, hard work and forward thinking that bind our great nations together.”
Lawrence Cannon
Minister of Foreign Affairs, Canada
Erected 2009 by Boundary Waters Treaty Centennial Committee, International Joint Commission.
Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Waterways & Vessels.
Location. 43° 5.066′ N, 79° 3.685′ W. Marker is in Niagara Falls, New York, in Niagara County. Marker is at the intersection of Rainbow Blvd. and 1st Street, on the left when traveling west on Rainbow Blvd.. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Niagara Falls NY 14303, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. Protecting Our Shared Waters (within shouting distance of this marker); Site of First House (about 300 feet away, measured in a direct line); The Red Coach Inn / Annex Building
Photographed By Bill Coughlin, September 19, 2019
2. The Boundary Waters Treaty Marker
Photographed By Bill Coughlin, September 19, 2019
3. The Boundary Waters Treaty Marker
Photographed By Bill Coughlin, September 19, 2019
4. Marker in Niagara Falls
Photographed By Bill Coughlin, September 19, 2019
5. On the Rainbow Bridge
The 100th Anniversary of the Boundary Waters Treaty ceremony took place here at the international boundary line on the Rainbow Bridge.
Photographed By Bill Coughlin, September 19, 2019
6. International Boundary Line
Credits. This page was last revised on September 23, 2019. It was originally submitted on September 23, 2019, by Bill Coughlin of Woodland Park, New Jersey. This page has been viewed 245 times since then and 29 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6. submitted on September 23, 2019, by Bill Coughlin of Woodland Park, New Jersey.
