The updated Columbia River Treaty between the U.S. and Canada is set to bring "certainty and stability" in areas such as power generation, flood risk management, and ecosystem flows. Representatives from U.S. agencies emphasized the treaty as a "win-win" for both nations. The modernized treaty, which still requires detailed amendments, will ensure more predictable operations for power generation, flood-risk management, and water allocation for agriculture, among other benefits. This is particularly significant for regions like Idaho, where agriculture heavily depends on stable water resources from the Columbia River System.