It takes a watershed
DataStream works across sectors and jurisdictions to transform collaborative water stewardship in Canada.
We work with monitoring initiatives that want to share their water data openly
![Gila Somers (Government of Northwest Territories) and others in a boat wearing safety vests.](/img/cms/2e5764e6ef003b9f59cbc046300554bc4337f441-1216x1348.png)
Where we work
DataStream is active in five regions from coast to coast. Our data hubs are delivered in collaboration with regional monitoring networks.
All regions
Pacific
Mackenzie
Lake Winnipeg
Great Lakes & Saint Lawrence
Atlantic
If we’re going to keep pace with climate change and other threats, we need to do things differently
Community-based monitoring (CBM) mobilizes energy, engagement and knowledge from the ground up to protect the freshwater ecosystems on which we all depend. These programs are generating much-needed information on watershed health. And, when brought together, this data can generate powerful new insights across distances and timescales that are beyond the scope of any single monitoring initiative.
![Chelsea Lobson (Lake Winnipeg Foundation) pouring water into a sample bottle.](/img/cms/c409ceda7d11b01e240c15e9f116a49e85c374a5-1216x768.png)
![Two researchers standing in a lake measuring water quality with portable equipment.](/img/cms/b55c1d6a009ee21e6bac3c82db8877579fea64b5-592x360.png)
![Three people walking beside a river carrying water monitoring equipment.](/img/cms/3ed3bf2763421f61693d836129cd87b28fa4f384-592x360.png)
Community Stories
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![hand holding sample bottle of water ---
main tenant une bouteille d'échantillon d'eau](/img/cms/1c5a2d764134424f19ff2abfb60aeb84e7bf2b1b-1600x1200.jpg)
![Two people sampling in the St. Marys River](/img/cms/118172bac0fccdca0e755de2df8cbad63006944a-1600x1200.jpg)
Convening
DataStream brings diverse groups together to support collaborative and inclusive approaches to water issues.
![A girl in chest waders stands in the water holding water sampling equipment.](/img/cms/2737683b032048ed0923d308636bea059ff25528-4000x2672.jpg)
![A small group of forum participants discuss and share notes at a round table.](/img/cms/d27263f2b83d31abc51b7f15a7ba7d37553a6f38-1024x683.jpg)
![Data point map of Great Lakes DataStream.](/img/cms/51a813a3658bdba0cdc1d4052405f54e9317345f-1377x852.png)