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Water Resources
Our Role
Nunavut contains 21 per cent of Canada's freshwater within its many rivers, streams and lakes. The Water Resources division's role is to conserve, protect and increase understanding of Nunavut's water resources.
Our Activities
Our water management mandate falls within two areas: water management and planning activities, and regulatory activities.
Water management and planning activities include:
- developing and maintaining water monitoring networks in Nunavut;
- collecting and analyzing water quality and quantity data;
- working with stakeholders to develop standardized water management processes; and,
- educating the public about water and water-related issues in Nunavut.
Our regulatory responsibilities involve participating in the Nunavut Impact Review Board's and Nunavut Water Board's procedures for environmental assessment and water licencing, respectively. These Institutions of Public Government derive their mandates and associated responsibilities from the Nunavut Land Claims Agreement and the Nunavut Waters and Nunavut Surface Rights Tribunal Act. Aboriginal Affairs and Northern Development Canada's participation in regulatory activities include:
- reviewing and assessing water-related applications, reports, studies, and designs;
- providing recommendations and technical advice to the Nunavut Impact Review Board and Nunavut Water Board on projects that involve water; and,
- monitoring the compliance of water licence holders with the terms and conditions of their licence.
Additional Information:
Contact Us
Water Resources Manager
Tel: (867) 975-4550
nunavutwaters@aandc-aadnc.gc.ca
AANDC-NRO
Water Resources Division
PO Box 2200
Iqaluit NU X0A 0H0
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