How a U.S. river swelled catastrophic floods in B.C. — and why little can be done to stop it happening again

A new trans-boundary agreement highlights the complexity of managing waters that flow across international borders — and the limited jurisdiction of Canadian officials hoping to mitigate another disaster at home.

How a U.S. river swelled catastrophic floods in B.C. — and why little can be done to stop it happening again
Two men load sandbags off a boat while standing in knee deep water

A new trans-boundary agreement highlights the complexity of managing waters that flow across international borders — and the limited jurisdiction of Canadian officials hoping to mitigate another disaster at home.