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Originally Posted by jollyburger
But what exactly is the bargaining chip that Canada holds? Not dumping a flood of water downstream? Or are there any benefits as Canadians to not being in the treaty.
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BC Hydro also regulate the flows to Grand Coulee Dam, which helps to maximize hydroelectric production there, and provide flood storage.
If they don't want to pay for the flood storage, BC Hydro should be able to increase the water elevation at Mica and a couple other dams and to generate more electricity.
They're currently obligated to keep a certain portion of the reservoirs empty to hold back flood events. If they're no longer obligated, they would be able to use that storage capacity for generation rather than flood protection.
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