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Mackenzie
DataStream
An open access hub for sharing water data
Our mission is to promote knowledge sharing and collaboration so our waters remain healthy for generations to come
Stories & Announcements
A decade of trustworthy, relevant water quality data in the NWT
In 2012, the Government of the Northwest Territories (GNWT) launched an ambitious community-based program to monitor water quality across the territory. Now, a 10-year review highlights the value of the program and the insights it has produced.
2025: DataStream's Year in Review
We got a lot done in 2025! Thank you to our partners, collaborators, and everyone monitoring their waters and sharing data!
Is the water safe to drink? Are the fish safe to eat? Answering community questions in Kivalliq
When Baker Lake community members gathered at a mining development hearing a few years ago, they had two questions. Is the water safe to drink? And are the fish safe to eat?
Better Data Means Better Decisions
Communities can drive the data-to-policy cycle. Mackenzie DataStream is designed to support this.
Monitoring Groups
Communities are connected to their waters and best-placed to see changes as they happen.
Open Data
DataStream provides a place to store, share, and compare water monitoring data across watersheds.
Interpretation & Knowledge
Open data advances scientific knowledge, supports collaboration, and fuels innovation.
Policy & Action
Knowledge can be translated into action to protect the health of watersheds on which we all depend.
Mackenzie DataStream at a Glance
DataStream brings water monitoring information together so it’s open, accessible and usable.
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Monitoring Groups
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Unique Measurements
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Monitoring Sites
