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References and Links
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References and Links has information on the map sources, bibliographic references and links to related Web sites.
List of References and Links:
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The Atlas maps are composed of several layers of which there are two broad categories: thematic and base layers. Find below a description of each of the map layers. The layer source is included in the metadata.
Thematic Map Layers
- Migratory Bird Sanctuaries
- This layer shows the location of Migratory Bird Sanctuaries. Migratory bird sanctuaries (MBS) are a network of nationally significant habitats for migratory birds. The role of MBS is to protect birds-shorebirds, waterfowl and seabirds- from hunting and other sources of disturdance at their breeding grounds and on migratory stopovers.
- Read the metadata on this layer
- RAMSAR sites
- The Convention on Wetlands (Ramsar, Iran, 1971) is an intergovernmental treaty which provides the framework for national action and international cooperation for the conservation and wise use of wetlands. Currently, there are 36 RAMSAR sites in Canada as presented in this layer.
- Read the metadata on this layer
- Wetland Regions
- Shows the percentage of wetlands within polygons which are representative of wetland concentration. This layer has been developed by integration of data from several thematic specific sources. It was prepared for use by Environment Canada to provide first order measures of wetlands distribution and conservation. Data sets used: 1. The 1995 AVHRR land cover classification. 2. The old ecodistrict (circa 1985) database of Canada. 3. The Soil Landscapes of Canada. 4. The Peatlands of Canada. 5. Ducks Unlimited and other provincial agencies.
- Read the metadata on this layer
Base Map Layers
- Atlas of Canada Framework Layers
- Base map components are features that provide a geographic
context for the thematic data shown on Atlas of Canada maps.
These features include rivers, lakes, administrative boundaries,
populated places, roads and rail lines. All of the Atlas of
Canada base map components are available for immediate free
download in five scales and in a number of data exchange formats.
The 1:7 500 000 and the 1:1 000 000 scale data are the primary base
frameworks used for all Atlas of Canada 6th Edition online
maps. You can download Atlas of Canada data from this Web
page on GeoGratis.
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Web Sites |
Federal Government
- Environment Canada. Canadian Wildlife Service
- The Canadian Wildlife Service of Environment Canada handles wildlife matters that are the responsibility of the federal government. These include protection and management of migratory birds as well as nationally significant wildlife habitat.
- Environment Canada. Canadian Wildlife Service. Hinterland Who's Who
- This is where you’ll find in-depth descriptions of wildlife, discussions on issues, actions that you can take to help wildlife, and educational materials that teachers and group leaders can use.
- Environment Canada. Canadian Wildlife Service. Law Enforcement. Migratory Birds Convention Act, 1994
- This Act and its complementary Regulations ensure the conservation of migratory bird populations by regulating potentially harmful human activities.
- Environment Canada. Freshwater Web Site
- This web site gives access to the nature of water, water policy and legislation, the management of water, water and culture, and informational resources and services.
- Environment Canada. International Relations. Convention on Wetlands of International Importance. Ramsar Convention, 1971
- Ramsar seeks to ensure the sustainable, wise use of wetland resources including designation of wetland sites of international importance and to ensure that all wetland resources are conserved, now and in the future.
- Environment Canada. Meteorological Service of Canada. Water Survey of Canada
- The Water Survey of Canada is the national agency responsible for the collection, interpretation and dissemination of standardized water resource data and information in Canada.
- Environment Canada. Ontario Region. Great Lakes Water Quality Agreement
- This web site gives all the aspects and the history of the Great Lakes Water Quality Agreement.
- Environment Canada. Ontario Region. Our Great Lakes
- This web site is an information resource that provides an index of Environment Canada's Great Lakes programs, publications and databases, and is a window to other environmental networks.
- Environment Canada. Quebec Region. The St. Lawrence Centre
- The St. Lawrence Centre studies the ecosystems of the St. Lawrence River and conduct research programs with the aim of better understanding how these ecosystems function, and maintaining knowledge of the St. Lawrence River up to date.
- Environment Canada. The National Water Research Institute
- The National Water Research Institute (NWRI) is Canada's largest freshwater research establishment. NWRI conducts a comprehensive program of research and development in the aquatic sciences, in partnership with the Canadian and international science communities.
- Fisheries and Oceans Canada. Canadian Hydrographic Service (CHS)
- The CHS is responsible for charting Canada's 243,792 kilometres of coastline (the longest of any country in the world) and 6.55 million square kilometres of continental shelf and territorial waters (the second largest in the world) and an extensive system of inland waterways.
Other
- University of Guelph. Canada’s Aquatic Environments
- This site, at the University of Guelph, gives information on lakes, rivers, wetland regions and aquatic animals and plants.
International Government
- United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization. International Hydrological Programme
- This particular site outlines World Water Resources and their use, a joint project and database which disseminates a comprehensive data set on global surface water resources, and water use for domestic, agricultural and industrial purposes.
Inter-agency
- International Joint Commission
- The International Joint Commission is an independent binational organization established by the Boundary Waters Treaty of 1909. Its purpose is to help prevent and resolve disputes relating to the use and quality of boundary waters and to advise Canada and the United States on related questions.
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