Postdoctoral Position in Bioinformatics and Metagenomics. Watershed Discovery. Water: Canada’s Greatest Natural Resource Water is certainly one of Canada’s greatest natural resources: it is not only essential for all life but is also central to the Canadian economy.
It has both measurable market value as well as less tangible values such as supporting the health of the environment. Although Canada possesses a significant proportion (7%) of the world’s freshwater, it is the quality of this water that determines its ultimate use and corresponding economic value. For example, beach and fisheries closures related to poor water quality can greatly impact Canada’s tourism and fisheries industries. Likewise, lack of access to safe drinking water can have significant economic, social and health impacts. What is a Watershed?