| 4. Achievement of intended outcomes: |
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| i. Immediate outcome 1: Research capacity is maintained in areas that align with ECCC’s and federal government priority areas |
Acceptable |
| ii. Immediate outcome 2: High quality science-based knowledge and data are made available to address Canada’s water quality and aquatic ecosystems health legislated mandates and commitments |
Acceptable |
| iii. Immediate outcome 3: Risk-based mechanisms are in place to support water quality monitoring using cooperative and integrated approaches with others |
Opportunity for improvement |
| iv. Intermediate outcome 1: Water resource managers use timely and relevant science-based information and data to support decisions related to water quality |
Opportunity for improvement |
| v. Intermediate outcome 2: Key risks associated with water quality and aquatic ecosystems health are identified, assessed or managed |
Acceptable |
| vi. Final outcome: Canada’s water resources policies and programs are informed by water quality and aquatic ecosystems health data and information from ongoing research and monitoring of waters under federal jurisdiction |
Acceptable |
| 5. Program is implemented in an efficient and economical manner |
Acceptable |
| 6. Governance clear, appropriate and efficient |
Acceptable |
| Other governance considerations |
Opportunity for improvement |
| 7. Performance data collected and reported |
Opportunity for improvement |
