Canada-B.C. Water Quality Monitoring Program

Publication date: August 10, 2020

Kootenay River near Creston - Environment and Climate Change Canada / Environnement et Changement climatique Canada (2018)

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.

Vision

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.

Mission

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.

Interactive Map
Animated image thumbnail of the Canada-B.C. Water Quality Monitoring Program Interactive Map

Use our interactive map to explore monitoring stations in the Canada-B.C. Water Quality Monitoring Program.

Contact information

Environment and Climate Change Canada / Environnement et Changement climatique Canada

For more information about the Canada-B.C. Water Quality Monitoring Program email the water quality scientists at: