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Freshwater: The role and contribution of Natural Resources Canada, 2005

This document demonstrates how NRCan activities help Canadians make sound decisions on the sustainable development and stewardship of Canada's freshwater resources.

Geoscience for Oceans Management Program

Contributing geoscience knowledge for informed decision-making regarding Canada's offshore lands.

Groundwater Mapping Program

Providing the basic geoscience information needed for decision-making regarding the management of Canada's water resources through strong collaboration with other government departments and agencies at the federal, provincial and municipal levels.

Halifax Harbour

Retired NRCan geologist Gordon Fader has spent a life-time researching the Halifax Harbour.

Mapping Placentia Bay, Newfoundland

The goal of the SmartBay Project is to provide stakeholders with access to data and information to support the effective management and sustainable development of the bay.

National Hydro Network

Provides geospatial digital data describing Canada's inland surface waters such as lakes, reservoirs, rivers, streams, canals, islands, obstacles (e.g. waterfalls, rapids, rocks in water) and constructions (e.g. dams, wharves, dikes), as well as a linear drainage network and the toponymic information (geographical names) associated to hydrography.

Sponge Reefs on the Continental Shelf

Sponge Reefs on the continental shelf: A joint project between the Pacific Geoscience Centre and the University of Stuttgart.