Long-term freshwater quality monitoring data for over 10 sites in the Pacific Coastal 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 under the Canada-British Columbia Water Quality Monitoring Agreement 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.
Measurement Technique: Pacific-Coastal Basin Long-term Water Quality Monitoring Data employs standardized approaches and tools to assess and report on water quality. This dataset is part of the larger Canada Water Quality Monitoring and Surveillance (WQM&S) which monitors: nutrients, major ions, trace metals.