Lower Mackenzie River Basin Long-term Water Quality Monitoring Data

Long-term freshwater quality monitoring data for sites in the Lower Mackenzie River Basin for the past 15 years or longer for nutrients, metals, major ions, and other physical-chemical variables are included in this dataset. Monitoring is conducted by Environment and Climate Change Canada (ECCC) and in collaboration with Parks Canada to assess water quality status and long-term trends, detect emerging issues, establish water quality guidelines and track the effectiveness of remedial measures and regulatory decisions. Most recent data can be downloaded from the following link: http://data.ec.gc.ca/data/substances/monitor/national-long-term-water-quality-monitoring-data/lower-mackenzie-river-basin-long-term-water-quality-monitoring-data-canada-s-north/

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DOIhttps://doi.org/10.25976/1021-mv86
Temporal extent2000-01-07 – 2025-12-03
Date (publication)2019-04-30
Date (revision)2026-03-27
StatusonGoing
Update frequencyunknown
Metadata languageen
LicenseOpen Government Licence 2.0 (Canada)
Source metadataISO 19115 XML
Last updated2026-07-31
Created2026-07-31
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