Water

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Water is integral to the ecological, social, cultural and economic fabric and health of the Northwest Territories.   The Government of the Northwest Territories is responsible for managing drinking water in the NWT and the federal Department of Indian and Northern Affairs Canada (INAC) is responsible for managing other water resources.

The Government of the Northwest Territories recognizes the deep and fundamental relationship between residents and the waters of the Northwest Territories.  Water is a renewable resource that, if managed wisely, will sustain the people and ecosystems of the NWT now and into the future.   The Department of Environment and Natural Resources (ENR), with INAC, and guided by an Aboriginal Steering Committee, has released Northern Voices, Northern Waters: NWT Water Stewardship Strategy.  The Strategy is a collaborative approach to responsible water stewardship. 

Click here for more information on the NWT Water Stewardship Strategy and the NWT Water Stewardship:  A Plan for Action 2011-2015.

The Department of Environment and Natural Resources provides support and resources for organizations or communities who want to participate in community-based monitoring. Click here to learn more about community-based monitoring and the resources available.

Canada's Water Infostream is a compilation of online water data and resources from across Canada.  This initiative is led by the Counicl of the Federation Water Stewardship Committee, in accordance with the Water Charter.  Click here, to visit Canada's Water Infostream website.

Water Reports

Related Links

NWT Water Stewardship: Community-based Monitoring

Canada's Water Infostream

Mackenzie Valley Land and Water Board 

Mackenzie River Basin Board

NWT Water Board

NWT Drinking Water Quality

Water Resources, Indian and Northern Affairs Canada