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Bridging Canada's Science and Water Policy
Read about issues that scientists are facing to ensure protection of the Canadian aquatic environment.
Chlorinated Solvents - B12
See a demonstration of an innovative approach to cleaning up chlorinated solvents using vitamin B12 (text and video).
Drainage Basins – Atlas of Canada
Review Atlas of Canada information and maps to learn about Canada’s major drainage regions, areas that drain all precipitation as a runoff or base flow (groundwater sources) into a particular river or set of rivers.
Drinking Water in the Great Canadian Outdoors
Learn crucial facts about drinking water in an outdoor setting, including extensive detail about purification methods.
Experimental Lakes
Visit the experimental lakes area, where scientists are trying to replicate potential environmental risks, such as acidification and flooding that usually occur on a much larger scale (text and video).
First Scientists: Bras d'Or Lakes Project
Find out how the Mi'Kmaq community and modern scientists are working together to research the Bras d'Or lakes, one of the most complex and delicate ecosystems in the world (text and video).
Flooding in Canada
Link to information on flooding, including research activities and flood-related scientific products.
Floods – Atlas of Canada
Review Atlas of Canada information and maps to learn about floods that have occurred in Canada, including flash floods, freshet and outburst floods.
Freshwater – Atlas of Canada
Explore Atlas of Canada information and maps to learn about freshwater, including where it can be found and how it is used and consumed.
Freshwater - Glossary
Alphabetical listing of words associated with water issues and topics, and their definitions.
Freshwater Institute
Find information offered by the institute that serves as a focal point of scientific research and fishery, fish habitat and oceans management in the Central and Arctic Region.
Freshwater Website
Access information on freshwater in Canada, on topics such as the nature of water, policy and legislation, as well as water management.
Groundwater – Atlas of Canada
Explore Atlas of Canada information and maps to learn about groundwater beneath the surface of the earth, which is more plentiful in Canada than water found on the surface.
Hinterland Who's Who - Wetlands
Describes what wetlands are, what types of wetlands there are, where they are located and how they fit into the cycle of life.
Impacts of Water Level and Flow Fluctuations in the St. Lawrence River - Program
Scientists are studying and quantifying the impacts of water level fluctuations on the biological and socio-economic components of the ecosystem.
Minimising the Spread of Invasive Species
Find out how invasive species find their way into water habitats, and review simple procedures that can be used to minimize their spread.
National Marine Web
You can access the marine forecasts and buoy reports for any region in Canada at this site.
National Water Research Institute
Access information from the largest freshwater research facility in Canada, including publications and links for students.
National Water Research Institute
Find publications, current research and services from Canada's largest freshwater research facility.
Oak Ridges Moraine
Access research information on groundwater. View maps and images or review the data made available.
Primer on Fresh Water - Questions and Answers
Extensive list of questions and answers relating to water.
Research on Water Quality
Learn about initiatives that address water issues, including research on agricultural impacts on water and the importance of on-farm environmental planning.
St. Lawrence River Information
Learn about the St. Lawrence Centre, the organization responsible for enhancing understanding of St. Lawrence River ecosystems based on sound science and an integrated-knowledge approach.
Water - Forever on the Move
Information on moving bodies of water including floods, the hydrologic cycle and snow.
Water - How We Use It
Information on Canadians' water use, including amounts of water we use and how much it costs.
Water - In Canada
Information on water in Canada, including the largest bodies of water and how much we have.
Water Efficiency/Conservation
Information on water efficiency, including sustaining our water supply and water quality.
Water Use
Looks at effects of water withdrawal, provides links and statistics, and addresses issues of specific water users (including industry, power generators, agricultural, transportation, wildlife, recreation and waste disposal).
Wetlands – Atlas of Canada
Explore Atlas of Canada information and maps to learn about wetlands, which occur across most of Canada and play an extremely important role in ecology.