Interstate Agreements

Interstate agreements are compacts or agreements made between two or more states in the U.S. to address shared issues or manage resources collaboratively. These agreements can cover various topics, such as environmental protection, transportation, and law enforcement. They help states work together effectively, especially in areas where problems cross state lines. For example, states may form agreements to manage water resources from a shared river or coordinate efforts to combat crime that affects multiple jurisdictions. Such agreements promote cooperation and ensure that states can tackle challenges that impact their residents collectively.