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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. The
Water Survey of Canada can trace its beginnings to 1908 when
Canada initiated a formal approach to determine the extent of
the nation's water resources. As an emerging nation, Canada
recognized the need for comprehensive water resource
information to define reliable supplies of good quality water,
to determine hydropower potential, to assess irrigation
potential and to protect Canada's sovereignty over its water
resources. All major water supply systems, hydro electrical
generation facilities and irrigation projects in Canada have
been designed, built and operated using the products and
services of the Water Survey of Canada. Today, the Water Survey
of Canada continues as the lead agency for collecting and
disseminating relevant and reliable water resource information
in Canada. Our agency continu es to play a major role in the
activities of numerous international and interprovincial boards
and commissions involved in the management of Canada's water
resources. It is the designated agency responsible for water
resource monitoring in support of interjurisdictional
agreements and treaties. The Water Survey of Canada's
reputation for excellence is recognized internationally, and
our agency continues to set the standard for environmental
monitoring.
Website: "http://www.msc.ec.gc.ca/wsc/"
[Summary provided by Water Survey of Canada, Pacific and Yukon
Region, Environment Canada.]
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