Monitoring the water quality of rivers is essential to understanding current river conditions and how those conditions change over time. This information is critical for effective management of British Columbia's water resources.
The Canada-B.C. water quality monitoring program aims to collect and produce aquatic information for freshwater resource managers and Canadians.
To be national leaders in the collection and analysis of aquatic information for the sustainable management of freshwater resources and fulfill the emergent needs of Canadians.
To establish a long-term monitoring network, that collects, analyses and publishes water quality information supporting the health of aquatic ecosystems.
Learn more about the Canada-B.C. Water Quality Monitoring Agreement.
Learn more about the Canada-B.C.water quality monitoring activities.
Use our interactive map to explore monitoring stations in the Canada-B.C. Water Quality Monitoring Program.
For more information about the Canada-B.C. Water Quality Monitoring Program email the water quality scientists at: