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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 hydro power 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 continues 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.
[Source: "http://www.wsc.ec.gc.ca/"]
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