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References and Links has information on the map sources, bibliographic references and links to related Web sites.

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Map Sources

The Atlas maps are composed of several layers of which there are two broad categories: thematic and base layers. Find below a description of each of the map layers. The layer source is included in the metadata.

Thematic Map Layers

Human Components of Watersheds: Watersheds
Natural Resources Canada. 2006. Atlas of Canada Watershed Framework.

Communities with Aboriginal Population
Statistics Canada. Profile of citizenship, immigration, birthplace, generation status, ethnic origin, visible minorities and Aboriginal peoples, for Canada, provinces, territories, census divisions and census subdivisions - 20% sample data, 2001 Census, Catalogue no 95F0489XCB2001001.

Population 2001
Statistics Canada, Population and Dwelling Counts, for Census Divisions, Census Subdivisions (Municipalities) and Designated Places, 2001 and 1996 Censuses - 100% data, Catalogue number 93F0050XDB01003.

Hydro Dams
Canadian Dam Association. Register of Dams.

Forested Areas
Natural Resources Canada. 1993. Map.Canada - Vegetation Cover. The National Atlas of Canada, 5th Edition.

Diversions
Natural Resources Canada. 2006. Atlas of Canada Watershed Framework.

Agricultural Lands
Statistics Canada. 2001. Agriculture Ecumene.

Area of Land Irrigation in Western Canada
Statistics Canada. 2001. Canadian Agriculture at a Glance. Catalogue No. 96-325-XPB.

Metal Mines
Minerals and Metals Sector, Natural Resources Canada. 2005. Canadian Minerals Yearbook, Online Edition.

Base Map Layers

Atlas of Canada Framework Layers: Base map components are features that provide a geographic context for the thematic data shown on Atlas of Canada maps. These features include rivers, lakes, administrative boundaries, populated places, roads and rail lines. All of the Atlas of Canada base map components are available for immediate free download in five scales and in a number of data exchange formats. The 1:7 500 000 and the 1:1 000 000 scale data are the primary base frameworks used for all Atlas of Canada 6th Edition online maps. You can download Atlas of Canada data from this Web page on GeoGratis.

References

Environment Canada. 2004. Threats to Water Availability in Canada. National Water Research Institute, Burlington, Ontario. NWRI Scientific Assessment Report Series No. 3 and ACSD Science Assessment Series No.1.

Web Sites

Federal Government

Environment Canada. Freshwater Web Site: This web site gives access to the nature of water, water policy and legislation, the management of water, water and culture, and informational resources and services.

Environment Canada. National Water Research Institute: The National Water Research Institute (NWRI) is Canada's largest freshwater research establishment. NWRI conducts a comprehensive program of research and development in the aquatic sciences, in partnership with the Canadian and international science communities.

Environment Canada. St.Lawrence Centre: The St. Lawrence Centre (SLC) is involved in a multitude of studies and research programs aimed at better understanding how the ecosystems of the St. Lawrence River function and at keeping this knowledge up to date.

Environment Canada. Water Survey of Canada: The Water Survey of Canada is the national agency responsible for the collection, interpretation and dissemination of standardized water resource data and information in Canada