Freshwater quality and ecosystem health

Provides science-based guidance to support the prevention, response, and recovery from environmental emergencies.

• Environmental emergencies

Environmental indicators that track the impact of agriculture on natural resources and support sustainable resource management.

• Agri-environmental indicators

Environmental monitoring, assessment, and reporting on aquatic ecosystems status and trends.

• Freshwater quality monitoring

Track and reduce pollution and waste.

• Pollution and waste management

The role of forests in managing water resources and promoting sustainable forest and watershed practices.

• Water

Highlighting efforts to restore and protect water quality and ecosystems health in the Great Lakes.

• Great Lakes: Areas of Concern

Permits, funding, consultations, and recovery news relating to species at risk.

• Species at risk

Information on wetlands, their ecological importance, and their role in water management and environmental protection.

• Water sources: wetlands

National wildlife areas, migratory bird sanctuary, wetlands, and habitat joint ventures.

• Wildlife habitat

Aquatic species in Canadian waters, including those at risk, invasive, fished or farmed.

• Aquatic species

Fish habitat types, assessments, threats, and habitat highlights.

• Fish habitat

Conservation initiatives and scientific efforts to protect and maintain Canada’s natural ecosystems and biodiversity.

• Protect nature across lands and waters

Efforts to protect water quality, aquatic habitats, and the health of lakes and rivers.

• Protect park waters: preventing aquatic invasive species