Stream Flow Regime Statistics for Southwestern Hudson Bay Watersheds

Baseline hydrology statistics for stream flow regimes in the Southwestern Hudson Bay and Nelson River watershed systems were produced for the Water Survey of Canada's HYDAT database. The data provides water quantity information at gauge locations and summaries at a primary watershed scale, addressing previous data gaps in the Far North region. It was produced by the Government of Ontario and last updated in March 2026.

Use Cases

• Analyze stream flow regime statistics from gauge locations for integrated watershed management.
• Use water quantity data at a primary watershed scale for climate change impact studies.
• Apply baseline statistics on stream flow for hydropower potential assessments in the Nelson River system.
• Incorporate gauge location data to address water quantity information gaps in Far North land use planning.

Strengths

• Data addresses previous information gaps in the Far North region.
• Provides summaries at both individual gauge locations and primary watershed scales.
• Produced for the authoritative Water Survey of Canada HYDAT database.

Limitations

• Specific row counts, column details, and sample data are unavailable for assessment.
• The dataset's temporal coverage and update frequency prior to 2026 are not specified.
• Available file formats (PDF, HTML, ZIP) may require extraction or conversion for direct analysis.

Provenance

Source

Water Survey of Canada's HYDAT database, produced by the Government of Ontario.

Collection Method

Produced from gauge location data; specific collection methodology not detailed.

Freshness

Last updated on March 25, 2026.

Geography

Southwestern Hudson Bay and Nelson River watershed systems in the Canadian Far North.