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What is the significance of the Columbia River Treaty between Canada and the United States?
- A boundary treaty establishing the border in British Columbia
- An environmental treaty protecting salmon in the Pacific Northwest
- A 1961 treaty for cooperative development of the Columbia River for flood control and hydroelectric power
- A treaty dividing fishing rights on the Columbia River
Why this is the correct answer
Signed in 1961, the Columbia River Treaty set out how Canada and the United States would jointly manage the Columbia River system for flood control and hydroelectric power generation. It was a landmark example of cross-border environmental and energy cooperation between the two countries.